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Past Event

The Drones

04 Sep 2026

Friday

Show 7:30pm

Venue

The Venue at The Gov

Hindmarsh, Adelaide • 1,000 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 4 Sep

7:30pm

About this event

The Drones are back. After a decade away, the Adelaide post-punk outfit is reforming for a one-off Australian tour in 2026, with Mess Hall joining the bill. Gareth Liddard's voice and songwriting—dense, political, darkly funny—built the band's reputation on confrontational live shows that cut between chaos and precision. Expect songs across their seven albums.

Set Times

Starts 7:30pm
The Drones ★ TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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The Drones — Setlist

Here's the actual setlist from the show on 4 September 2026.

  1. Private Execution
  2. Sitting on the Edge of the Bed Cryin'
  3. Luck in Odd Numbers
  4. Locust
  5. Baby²
  6. Shark Fin Blues
  7. River of Tears (Kev Carmody cover)

Encore

  1. I Am the Supercargo
  2. I Don't Ever Want to Change

Setlist via setlist.fm

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Drones start?

The show at The Venue at The Gov is listed to start at 7:30pm on Friday, 4 September 2026. Set times for The Drones haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Venue at The Gov located?

The Venue at The Gov is located at 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA. The venue has a capacity of 1,000 people.

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Location

59 Port Road, Hindmarsh Get Directions →

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