“Here we are 40 years later, been around the world dozens and dozens of times and you know it’s just been quite a journey and quite a trip and if anything it’s just more surreal than anything it’s just hard to believe how quickly time has flown…”
From Release: With the worldwide excitement around the recently completed European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2026 leg for Australia. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater and will be the first tour of Australia since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.
We caught up with Mike to talk about coming back to Australia, the 40th Anniversary of Dream Theater, set lists, new music, and so much more…
Check out the full interview below:
AN EVENING WITH DREAM THEATER 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2026
Tuesday 10 February
Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Thursday 12 February
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Saturday 14 February
ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney
Sunday 15 February
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Tickets via https://www.destroyalllines.com/
Essential Information
From: New York, USA
Band members: James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], and Jordan Rudess [keyboards] reunite with Mike Portnoy [drums]
Website: https://dreamtheater.net/
Latest Release: Parasomnia (Out Now)
