The Smyths — Adelaide, 24 Feb 2026

Venue

The Venue at The Gov

Hindmarsh, Adelaide • 1,000 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Tue, 24 Feb

7:30pm

About this event

THE SMYTHS present The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour. Joining them as Special Guest will be Billy Bragg Tribute, BILLY BLAGGForty years ago, The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead, an album that would come to define a generation. A ferocious blend of jangling guitars, mordant wit, and lyrical vulnerability, the 1986 record became a cultural touchstone — not just for disaffected youth of the Thatcher era, but for anyone who ever felt out of step with the world. The album gave the world timeless tracks including There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Big Mouth Strikes Again, The Boy with The Thorn in His Side, I Know It’s Over, Cemetery Gates.To celebrate the album’s 40th Anniversary, THE SMYTHS will perform The Queen Is Dead in full plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits that includes This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Girlfriend in a Coma pl

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:30pm

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Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Smyths start?

The Smyths is scheduled to perform at 7:30pm on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at The Venue at The Gov. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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

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