THUNDERCAT

Venue

PICA - Port Melbourne Industrial Centre of the Arts

Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 15 May

7:00pm

About this event

In an age of endless notifications and fractured attention, Thundercat turns the chaos inward on Distracted, his long-awaited new album and one of his most resonant statements yet. Six years on from It Is What It Is, the record captures the restless aftermath of grief and modern overload, balancing existential weight with Thundercat’s unmistakable wit and warmth. It’s an album that laughs through the noise, folding jazz-fusion virtuosity, elastic funk and late-night introspection into songs that feel like unfiltered inner monologues: tender, funny, and painfully human.That philosophy carries directly into the live experience. Onstage, Thundercat treats Distracted not as a lecture on modern life, but as a shared release, stretching songs, breaking the fourth wall, leaning into humour and spontaneity as a form of survival. These Australian shows with Niche Productions and The Operatives promise moments of presence inside the noise: music that drifts, refocuses, and remin

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:00pm

Thundercat ★ 7:00pm~

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 Thundercat start?

Thundercat is scheduled to perform at 7:00pm on Friday, 15 May 2026 at PICA - Port Melbourne Industrial Centre of the Arts. 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 PICA - Port Melbourne Industrial Centre of the Arts located?

PICA - Port Melbourne Industrial Centre of the Arts is located at 11 Woolboard Road, Port Melbourne, VIC.

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