The Jane Barnes Band Returns In 2026
After a run of sold out shows in 2023, The Jane Barnes Band is finally returning for an encore run across five states commencing in Launceston on Thursday, 15 January.
The Jane Barnes Band got its start as a family project when lockdown began in 2020 and the Barnes family wanted to reach out to people who were struggling with isolation and let them know they were not alone.
Rather than do the songs Jimmy wrote or sang every night, they concentrated on doing songs they felt might touch people in a different way.
The ensemble grew and grew as time went on and some nights there would be special guest musicians and family members involved. Before they knew it, The Jane Barnes Band had taken flight.
Kicking off at the Country Club Showroom in Launceston on Thursday, 15 January, The Jane Barnes Band will play shows in Adelaide (Her Majesty’s Theatre – Friday, 30 January), Bunbury (Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre – Thursday, 5 February) and Tweed Heads (Twin Towns – Thursday, 19 March) finishing up in Bendigo on Wednesday, 8 April (Ulumbarra Theatre).
The Jane Barnes Band’s repertoire is varied and soulful. They cover everything from Otis Redding to Doris Day and Dolly Parton, Cold Chisel to John Denver and Glen Campbell and Leonard Cohen to The Beatles.
Special guests on all shows will be Jimmy Barnes and Mahalia Barnes.
Jane said “This time around you can catch The Jane Barnes Band at a theatre near you. Come and join us for a family party!”
With all those bedroom, loungeroom and verandah shows under her belt, as well as a few Jimmy Barnes’ shows along the way, Jane is ready for the band to get themselves match fit for the inevitable arena and stadium show supports that will be on offer.
The Jane Barnes Band is about sharing the love of music. No big productions here, but there’s a good chance you can catch a glimpse of the hope and love she feels for her family. She shares it every night with anyone who needs a lift.
Tickets to all shows go on sale at 10.00am local times today (Thursday, 18 December 2025). For full details, go to jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
The Jane Barnes Band
With special guests: Jimmy & Mahalia Barnes
Thursday, 15 January 2026 – Country Club Showroom, Launceston TAS
Friday, 30 January 2026 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide SA
Thursday, 5 February 2026 – BREC, Bunbury WA
Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads NSW
Wednesday, 8 April 2026 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC
Tickets available for all shows from 10.00am (local times) today from jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates
The Jane Barnes Band featuring Jimmy Barnes will also be performing at Stranded in the Whitsundays on Hayman Island from 12-17 August 2026 with The Church, Mark Seymour and Mahalia Barnes + The Soulmates
Tickets are on sale now from musicinparadise.com.au
