George Thorogood & The Destroyers Announce “The Baddest Show On Earth” Headline Shows – Spotlight Report

Following the announcement of George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ forthcoming tour dates with ZZ Top on the Elevation tour, and a set at Bluesfest, Byron Bay on April 18, comes exciting news for fans in Melbourne and Hobart that the masters of American blues-rock will play one-off headline shows in these cities.

The Baddest Show on Earth dates are: Monday, April 21 at Melbourne’s Forum and Wednesday, April 23 at Hobart’s Odeon Theatre. 

An artist and Live Nation pre-sale will kick off on Monday, February 17 at 12pm, running for 24 hours. 

General public tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 18, at 1pm. For tickets and further information, head to www.livenation.com.au. All times are local.

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

THE BADDEST SHOW ON EARTH – ONE NIGHT ONLY

 Mon, April 21 – MELBOURNE – FORUM

Wed, April 23 – HOBART – ODEON THEATRE

Artist / Live Nation pre-sale: Monday, February 17, 12pm, to Tuesday, February 18, 12pm. 

General public tickets on sale: Tuesday, February 18, at 1pm at www.livenation.com.au

All times are local.

ZZ TOP with GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

“ELEVATION” AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND 2025 TOUR DATES:

Tues, April 29 – ADELAIDE – AEC ARENA

Thurs, May 1 – PERTH – LANGLEY PARK

Weds, May 7 – MELBOURNE – MARGARET COURT ARENA

Tues, May 13 – SYDNEY – ICC SYDNEY THEATRE

Sat, May 17 – AUCKLAND – SPARK ARENA

Sun, May 18 – WELLINGTON – TSB ARENA

ZZ Top and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are also touring Australia as part of Red Hot Summer 2025. George Thorogood & The Destroyers are playing at Bluesfest on April 18.

www.georgethorogood.com