The Cruel Sea Concert History

The Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the addition of vocalist Tex Perkins (also a member of The Beasts of Bourbon and a solo artist) proved an inspired decision. Combining the charismatic Perkins with the highly talented musicians created an unstoppable force through much of the 90s. Members of the band continue to perform, though with the exception of Perkins, most activity is fairly low key.

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The Cruel Sea Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 02, 2026
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea / Magic Dirt The Barracks Precinct, North Head Sanctuary Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 04, 2026
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea / Magic Dirt

Brisbane Festival

Roma Street Parkland Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Aug 21, 2026
Upcoming
The Cruel Sea The Beach Hotel Byron Bay, South Australia, Australia
May 23, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour Moreton Bay

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Sandstone Point Hotel Sandstone Point, Queensland, Australia
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Apr 18, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour

Hervey Bay Esplanade and Seafront Oval Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
Apr 11, 2026
The Cruel Sea

Red Hot Summer Tour Mornington

Mornington Racecourse Mornington, Australia
Mar 21, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour

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Kent Reserve Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia
Mar 14, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour Bendigo

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Bendigo Jockey Club Bendigo, Australia
Show Duplicate for Mar 14, 2026
Mar 08, 2026
Kasey Chambers / The Cat Empire / Missy Higgins / Paul Kelly / The Cruel Sea

Red Hot Summer Tour

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Country Club Tasmania Prospect Vale, Tasmania, Australia
Feb 28, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour 2026

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Gateway Lakes Wodonga, Victoria, Australia
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Feb 15, 2026
Red Hot Summer Tour
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock
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Bella Vista Farm Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia
Feb 14, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour 2026

Berry Showgrounds Berry, New South Wales, Australia
Feb 08, 2026
The Cruel Sea

Red Hot Summer Tour Werribee

Werribee Park Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 01, 2026
Paul Kelly / Missy Higgins / The Cruel Sea / The Cat Empire / Kasey Chambers / Jess Hitchcock

Red Hot Summer Tour

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Broadwater Parklands Southport, South Australia, Australia
Jan 10, 2026
Jess Hitchcock / Kasey Chambers / The Cat Empire / The Cruel Sea / Missy Higgins / Paul Kelly

Red Hot Summer Tour

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Mackay Park Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Jun 05, 2025
The Cruel Sea
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Regal Theatre Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
May 31, 2025
The Cruel Sea
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City Recital Hall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
May 18, 2025
The Cruel Sea
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The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
May 16, 2025
The Cruel Sea
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Anita's Theatre Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia
May 03, 2025
The Cruel Sea

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, Australia

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The PlayhouseCanberra Theatre Centre Canberra, Australia

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The Rolling Stones / The Cruel Sea
Apr 2, 1995
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The Rolling Stones / The Cruel Sea
Apr 1, 1995
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The Rolling Stones / The Cruel Sea
Apr 1, 1995
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Genres:

Rock
Alternative Rock
Alternative
Blues
Australian
Australian Rock
Australian Alternative Rock
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Latest Setlist (05/23/2026):

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  1. Shadder
  2. Down Below
  3. Anybody but You
  4. Delivery Man
  5. Too Fast for Me
  6. Better Get a Lawyer
  7. 4
  8. It's Alright ('Cause She Loves Me)
  9. Black Stick
  10. The Honeymoon Is Over
  11. This Is Not the Way Home

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 15 concerts
2025 11 concerts
2024 24 concerts
2023 8 concerts
2019 1 concert
2013 6 concerts
2011 4 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 8 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 3 concerts
2002 17 concerts
2001 5 concerts
2000 9 concerts
1999 18 concerts
1998 20 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 21 concerts
1994 19 concerts
1993 8 concerts
1992 13 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 3 concerts
1989 1 concert
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