Australian music fans, get ready, 2027 is already shaping up to be a huge year for live music.

Two of the biggest alternative rock acts of the 2000s and 2010s, Bastille and The Fray, are heading Down Under in February 2027, bringing a huge dose of nostalgia, massive singalong anthems and plenty of emotional rock ballads with them.

The Fray will headline four special Lookout Festival shows across Australia, with Bastille joining the lineup alongside Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy on all four festival dates.

And if that wasn't enough, The Fray will also play a handful of headline shows as part of their Summer of Light Australian & New Zealand Tour.

Here's everything you need to know about Bastille and The Fray's 2027 Australian shows.

Bastille & The Fray Australia 2027

The Fray are returning to Australia in February 2027 following their sold-out Australian shows in 2025.

The band will headline four Lookout Festival dates, with Bastille appearing as one of the special guests at every festival show.

The festival will bring together some seriously nostalgic names, making it one of the must-see events for fans of alternative rock, pop rock and the huge radio hits that defined the 2000s and 2010s.

For The Fray, the Australian shows come as part of their Summer of Light era, supporting their album A Light That Waits.

Meanwhile, Bastille fans will get the chance to hear songs from across the band's career, including the massive hits that first made them a household name.

When Are Bastille & The Fray Playing Australia?

The Fray will headline four Lookout Festival shows in February 2027.

The confirmed dates are:

Dates Venue City
Saturday 6th February 2027 Torquay Common Torquay
Sunday 7th February 2027 Kings Park & Botanic Garden Perth
Saturday 13th February 2027 Speers Point Park Lake Macquarie
Sunday 14th February 2027 Sandstone Point Hotel Sandstone Point

 

Bastille, Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy are confirmed to join The Fray across the festival dates.

The Fray's Summer of Light Tour

If you can't make one of the Lookout Festival dates, there's another opportunity to catch The Fray live.

The band will also play headline shows in Melbourne, Wollongong and Sydney before travelling across the Tasman to New Zealand.

The Fray — Summer of Light Australian & New Zealand Tour 2027

 

Date Venue City
Friday 5 February Margaret Court Arena Melbourne
Wednesday 10 February Waves Waves
Thursday 11 February Hordern Pavilion Hordern Pavilion
Wednesday 17 February Eventfinda Stadium Auckland

 

Who Is Playing at Lookout Festival?

If you're looking for an excuse to relive the glory days of alternative rock, this lineup is going to be hard to beat.

The Fray will headline the four February festival dates, while Bastille, Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy will join them across the Australian shows.

Expect a day packed with huge choruses, nostalgic favourites and songs that have been living rent-free in our heads for years.

The Fray

Few bands are more synonymous with emotional 2000s rock than The Fray.

The Denver band exploded onto the global music scene with How to Save a Life, with the title track becoming one of the defining songs of the era.

Alongside hits including You Found Me, Over My Head (Cable Car), Look After You and Never Say Never, The Fray have built a catalogue that is practically made for a giant Australian singalong.

The band are returning with their newer material too, with A Light That Waits marking their first full-length album as the core trio in more than a decade.

Bastille

Then there's Bastille.

The British band burst onto the international scene with Pompeii, one of the biggest alternative-pop anthems of the 2010s.

Since then, they've released multiple albums and delivered plenty of fan favourites, including Happier, Good Grief, Things We Lost in the Fire, Flaws and Bad Blood.

Bastille last toured Australia in 2020, so their appearance at Lookout Festival will be a welcome return for Australian fans.

With Bastille and The Fray sharing the same bill, expect plenty of those "I haven't heard this song in years!" moments.

Where Are Bastille & The Fray Playing?

The four Lookout Festival dates will take place in some of Australia's most iconic outdoor locations.

Torquay, Victoria

Saturday 6 February 2027
 Torquay Common

The Victorian leg kicks things off on the Surf Coast, giving fans the chance to see The Fray and Bastille in a summer outdoor setting.

Perth, Western Australia

Sunday 7 February 2027
 Kings Park & Botanic Garden

One of the most scenic venues on the tour, Perth fans will get to see the lineup perform against the backdrop of Kings Park.

Lake Macquarie, New South Wales

Saturday 13 February 2027
 Speers Point Park

The festival then heads to Lake Macquarie for another outdoor show featuring the full lineup.

Sandstone Point, Queensland

Sunday 14 February 2027
 Sandstone Point Hotel

The Australian festival run finishes in Queensland, with The Fray, Bastille, Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy all on the bill.

What Songs Can We Expect?

While official setlists can change from show to show, fans can expect a combination of classic favourites and newer material.

For The Fray, there's a good chance the set will include huge tracks such as:

How to Save a Life

You Found Me

Over My Head (Cable Car)

Look After You

Never Say Never

Love Don't Die

A Light That Waits

Bastille fans, meanwhile, will be hoping for plenty of their biggest hits, including:

Pompeii

Happier

Good Grief

Things We Lost in the Fire

Flaws

Bad Blood

Basically, prepare your vocal cords.

Why You Don't Want to Miss This

There's something special about seeing the bands that soundtracked your teenage years return to Australia, especially when they're sharing a stage.

The Fray's emotional piano-driven rock and Bastille's huge alternative-pop sound make for a seriously nostalgic combination.

Add Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy into the mix and you've got a festival lineup that feels like a time capsule of alternative music, while still bringing plenty of newer material to the stage.

Whether you're going for How to Save a Life, Pompeii, or simply want an excuse to spend a summer day singing along with thousands of other fans, Lookout Festival is shaping up to be one of February 2027's standout live music events.

Bastille & The Fray Australia 2027 FAQs

When are Bastille and The Fray coming to Australia?

Bastille and The Fray will appear together at four Lookout Festival dates in February 2027: 6 February in Torquay, 7 February in Perth, 13 February in Lake Macquarie and 14 February at Sandstone Point.

Is Bastille touring Australia in 2027?

Bastille are confirmed to appear at all four Australian Lookout Festival dates with The Fray. A separate national Bastille headline tour has not been announced.

Is The Fray touring Australia in 2027?

Yes. The Fray will play four Lookout Festival shows as well as headline shows in Melbourne, Wollongong and Sydney as part of their Summer of Light tour.

Where is Bastille playing in Australia?

Bastille will perform at the Lookout Festival dates in Torquay, Perth, Lake Macquarie and Sandstone Point.

Where is The Fray playing in Australia?

The Fray will perform at Lookout Festival in Torquay, Perth, Lake Macquarie and Sandstone Point, as well as headline shows in Melbourne, Wollongong and Sydney.

Who is supporting The Fray?

The Fray's headline Australian shows feature Dashboard Confessional and Rachael Fahim, while the Lookout Festival dates feature Bastille, Dashboard Confessional, Killing Heidi and Little Birdy.

Are tickets on sale?

Yes. Tickets for the Lookout Festival 2027 shows are on sale, with availability varying by date and venue.

Get Ready for February 2027

Bastille. The Fray. Dashboard Confessional. Killing Heidi. Little Birdy.

If you're a fan of alternative rock and the songs that defined the 2000s and 2010s, this is one Australian tour you won't want to sleep on.

February 2027 is going to be one very nostalgic month.