American guitar virtuoso and composer Julian Lage is touring Australia for the first time from September 11-18 2026
Julian Lage is a genre-defying guitarist whose work explores the unique connection between classical music and the American folk tradition.
Acknowledged as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation, Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association, and a spirit of infinite possibility.
The California-born, New York-based musician blossomed into one of the most prolific and restless careers in contemporary music. Lage has collaborated with Gary Burtonand John Zorn, undertaken duo projects with Nels Cline, Chris Eldridge, and Fred Hersch, and released a steady stream of recordings across a range of lineups and configurations.
Continuing the 10th anniversary celebrations of his breakthrough solo album World’s Fair (2015), and with his recently released Scenes From Above (2026), Lage shows no sign of slowing. The anniversary tour is marked with a new World’s Fair vinyl release and accompanying songbook.
“Julian Lage simultaneously consolidates and extends his artistic courage with Scenes From Above, and, in doing so, he could not be more emphatic in both honouring and extending the heritage of this vaunted jazz institution as a bastion for just such mature creativity.” – GLIDE
“Lage sings through his strings. The pieces are compact, tight, engaging, and, indeed, in many ways song-like. As impressive as his prodigious skills may be, more so is the range of expression and emotion in the playing.” – SPIN
Julian Lage Debut Australian Tour
Friday, 11 September – Adelaide Festival Centre, SA
Saturday, 12 September – Theatre Royal Hobart, TAS
Monday, 14 September – Melbourne Recital Centre, VIC
Wednesday, 16 September – Street Theatre, Canberra ACT
Thursday, 17 September – City Recital Hall, Sydney NSW
Friday, 18 September – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay NSW
Tickets on sale Monday 18 May – 11am AEST from www.julianlage.com/tour
