The Waterboys with Special Guest Ella Hooper

Venue

State Theatre, Sydney

Sydney • 2,034 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Thu, 14 May

Time TBA

Set Times

The Waterboys ★ 7:15pm~

Ella Hooper TBA

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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Artists

The Waterboys Headline

Ella Hooper

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Support Acts

Don't miss these talented artists opening the show:

Ella Hooper

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Waterboys start?

The Waterboys is expected on stage around 7:15pm on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at State Theatre, Sydney. This is our estimate, not a confirmed set time. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is State Theatre, Sydney located?

State Theatre, Sydney is located at 49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW. The venue has a capacity of 2,034 people.

Who are the support acts for The Waterboys?

The support acts are Ella Hooper at State Theatre, Sydney on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

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A Man Is in Love / Kaliope House 1995 You in the Sky 2007 And a Bang on the Ear 2026 Anatomy of a Love Affair 2000 An Irish Airman Foresees His Death (2022 Remaster) 2022 Always Dancing, Never Getting Tired 2006 All the Things She Gave Me (2002 Remaster) 1992 All the Things She Gave Me 1991 All the Bright Horses 2011 All Souls Hill 2022 Alejandro Jodorowsky's Arrival In Taos 2025 Ain't No Words for the Things I'm Feeling 2006 Aftermath 2025 A Song for Arthur's Day 2013 A Pagan Place (2002 Remaster) 2026 A Pagan Place 1994 'Twas Arthur's Day in Dublin 2013 A Man Is in Love (Alternative Version) 1990 A Man Is in Love (2008 Remaster) 1990 A Man is in Love 2026 A Life of Sundays 2026 A Girl Called Johnny (Live) 1998 A Girl Called Johnny (2002 Remaster) 2026 A Girl Called Johnny 1991 A Full Moon in March (2022 Remaster) 2022 A Few Words About Dennis Hopper 2025 A Faery Song (We Who Are Old) (Demo) 2022 A Door For My Soul (Home Demo) 2024 A Coat 2022 (You've Got To) Kiss a Frog or Two (Instrumental) 2020

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