Red Hot Summer Tour 2027 — Jimmy Barnes with Jon Stevens, Birds of Tokyo, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish and Sarah McLeod. Saturday 20 February 2027 at Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley.

Red Hot Summer Tour 2027

Jimmy Barnes

Saturday 20 February 2027 Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley

About the event

Get ready for a rockin’ RED HOT SUMMER TOUR for 2027 which will bring together a massive Aussie line-up. It will be headlined by the iconic Jimmy Barnes and supported by a classic line-up featuring Jon Stevens (The Noiseworks/INXS Collection), Birds Of Toyko, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish & Sarah McLeod. This renowned outdoor show will give music fans a dose of colossal songs that will ensure a huge day out.

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Jimmy Barnes, is the heart and soul of Australian rock and roll. He has 22 #1 albums, more than The Beatles, and he has sold more records in Australia than any other local artist. For over 40 years he has delivered some of our most intense and iconic live performances both as a solo performer and as front man for the legendary Cold Chisel, leading him to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of fame … twice. He is truly in a league of his own.

In addition to his phenomenal music career, Jimmy has written four #1 bestselling books - his acclaimed memoirs Working Class Boy and Working Class Man (which won back to back ABIA Awards in 2017 and 2018), his 2020 collection of short stories, Killing Time and Highways and Byways: Tall Tales and Short Stories from the Long Way Round in 2024. His ever expanding oeuvre also includes two children’s books – Och Aye the Gnu and Rosie the Rhinoceros - and a cookbook with his wife Jane titled Where the River Bends.

Jimmy returned to the top of the charts in June 2025 with his 21st studio album, DEFIANT, and released a 2nd cookbook with Jane, Seasons Where the River Bends, in November 2025.

Never one to slow down, 2025 also saw “Barnesy” celebrating the 40th Anniversary of his landmark album, For the Working Class Man with the release of a new documentary as well as a series of major outdoor shows in 2025 and 2026 including special Vinyl editions of the album.

Lineup

Meet the support acts.

Saturday 20 February 2027

Show times*

  1. 12:00pmGates open for VIP Areas & Fast Pass Holders
  2. 12:30pmGates open for everyone else
  3. 1:00–1:30pmSARAH MCLEOD
  4. 1:50–2:30pmCHOCOLATE STARFISH
  5. 2:55–3:35pmBABY ANIMALS
  6. 4:00–4:45pmESKIMO JOE
  7. 5:10–5:55pmBIRDS OF TOKYO
  8. 6:25–7:15pmJON STEVENS
  9. 7:45–9:30pmJIMMY BARNES
  10. 9:30pmEvent finish

*Please note: Artist line up and playing times are subject to change.

Companion Cards

Please call 1300 446 925 or email your request to mail.bookings@ticketmaster.com.au

The venue has an accessible viewing area. Accessible bathrooms are located in close proximity to this area.

The area is reserved for patrons with disability and their immediate accredited carer. Please note that this is an outdoor venue with uneven surfaces and is open to the elements. If you require any assistance on the day, please ask one of our staff.

Event information

Strictly no BYO alcohol or soft drinks of any kind.

STRICTLY NO PASSOUTS
Admission & children

Children under 12 years old are permitted in the General Admission area free of charge with a paying parent or guardian. Children aged 12–17 will need a full-priced ticket and must be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian. Applies to this event only.

Every VIP attendee, including children, requires a full-price VIP ticket. Everyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring

You may bring to this event:

  • Standard camping chair
  • Sealed still bottled water (not carbonated) up to 600ml per person
  • Rain poncho
  • Non-professional camera (no professional lenses or video cameras)
Prohibited items

Items strictly prohibited from entry include:

  • Alcohol
  • Picnic rugs
  • Soft drink & non-alcoholic beverages (apart from still sealed water)
  • Umbrellas, shade structures, tents and canopies
  • Glass (including glass jars)
  • Metal cutlery including cheese knives
  • Offensive clothing
  • MC Club attire
  • Bicycles, scooters, trolleys
  • Pets
Conditions of entry
  • It is a condition of entry that all bags, chairs and personal belongings are presented to Security Staff for inspection.
  • Patrons detected with contraband items such as alcohol will be refused entry without refund.
  • Please also note that the event has a No Pass Out policy, so please come prepared for the full day.
Food & BYO food

There will be an assortment of food trucks on site.

Limiting BYO food to a maximum 26L soft-sided esky will significantly speed up entry through the ticket gates on arrival at the venue.

Parking on site

FREE for vehicles with 4+ people; otherwise $20 per vehicle. Pre-purchase tickets available.

Parking is included with the VIP Restaurant ticket only. Vehicles with four or more people do not need a parking ticket. Private bus parking is free; please select one pass per bus. Parking is first come, first served: a pass does not reserve a space.

Passes are available at the gate, but we recommend pre-purchasing for quicker entry. Parking will be managed by the promoter’s team or traffic management.

Car park opens two hours prior to gates opening.

Transport

We encourage bus transport.

For transport from all across Melbourne, visit Melbourne on the Move.

For transport from the local area, visit Rick’s Transport.

Accommodation information

Visit Visit Yarra Valley for accommodation details.

Presented by Face To Face Touring.

Your concert experience

VIP Restaurant Package

Lunch and Rochford wine in the light-filled Isabella’s Restaurant
Dining at Isabella’s Restaurant. Venue photography; event menu may differ.

Enjoy a three-course meal in Isabella’s Restaurant overlooking the green, with access to its private outdoor undercover patio.

What’s included

  • General Admission show entry and VIP Restaurant access
  • Car parking pass close to the venue
  • Express show entry
  • Three-course alternating meal
  • Air-conditioned dining area
  • Exclusive use of Isabella’s Bar
  • Private outdoor undercover patio
  • Indoor bathroom facilities

There is no reserved seating at the stage front or in the main concert area. Children require a full-price ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.

Food, drinks & dietary requirements

Drinks are available for purchase. No BYO beverages except sealed bottled water. Alcoholic beverage service concludes as per the event liquor licence. A three-course alternating meal is included. Additional food is available to purchase from the restaurant. For dietary requirements, email ticketsales@rochfordwines.com.au by 8 February 2027. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available on request. A vegan option is not available.

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Your concert experience

VIP Conservatory Package

Cheese Pairing
Rochford cheese platter imagery. Selection is seasonal; drinks are purchased separately.

Situated within the Concert complex, the Conservatory overlooks the green with a great view of the stage. Enjoy an exclusive, casual space with some weather protection, a cheese platter and private bar.

What’s included

  • General Admission show entry and exclusive Conservatory access
  • Cheese platter
  • Private outdoor patio and bar
  • Some weather protection

Children require a full-price ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.

Food, drinks & dietary requirements

Drinks are available for purchase. No BYO beverages except sealed bottled water. Alcoholic beverage service concludes as per the event liquor licence. A cheese platter is included, subject to seasonal availability. Additional food can be purchased from the food trucks. For dietary requirements, email ticketsales@rochfordwines.com.au by 8 February 2027. Gluten-free options are available on request. A vegan option is not available.

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Your concert experience

VIP Garden Bar Package

Isabella’s restaurant terrace at Rochford
Rochford winery terrace. Venue photography; concert arrangements may differ.

Situated within the Winery complex, enclosing the Cellar Door and Courtyard, the Garden Bar overlooks the green with a great view of the stage. Enjoy a casual space with some weather protection and a picnic pack.

What’s included

  • General Admission show entry and exclusive Garden Bar access
  • Picnic pack
  • Private restrooms
  • Private outdoor patio and Cellar Door Bar
  • Some weather protection
  • Private bar

Children require a full-price ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.

Food, drinks & dietary requirements

Drinks are available for purchase. No BYO beverages except sealed bottled water. Alcoholic beverage service concludes as per the event liquor licence. A picnic pack is included, subject to seasonal availability. Additional food is available from the restaurant and food trucks. For dietary requirements, email ticketsales@rochfordwines.com.au by 8 February 2027. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available on request. A vegan option is not available.

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Support act information

Jon Stevens

Back by popular demand, Jon Stevens – The Noiseworks & INXS Collection. Jon is back performing hits from the legendary bands that catapulted him into Aussie Rock Royalty.

Jon Stevens | The Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour bring hits Take Me Back, New Sensation, Touch, Don’t Change, Hot Chilli Woman, Never Tear Us Apart, No Lies and much more.

The show is an assault of the senses, with nothing but relentless hits! A visceral charge of emotion that will transport your back to 1987 and beyond showcasing the Noiseworks and INXS songs that were such a huge part of the soundtrack to our lives.

Miss it and you’re mad!

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Birds of Tokyo

Formed in Perth in the early 2000’s, Birds of Tokyo have grown from independent roots to become one of Australia’s most popular contemporary rock bands.

Since their 2008 breakthrough Universes, all five of the group’s albums have reached the ARIA top 3 including two #1 hits: March Fires (2013) and Human Design (2021). Classic songs like “Good Lord”, “Plans”, “Lanterns”, “Two Of Us”, “Brace” and “Unbreakable” have all been top 10 airplay hits and more than seventy of their tracks have featured on Triple J, making them one of the National Youth Broadcaster’s three most played artists of this millennium. The band has also won the APRA Award for “Most Performed Rock/Alternative Work” on a record setting six separate occasions.

Epic live shows have always been at the core of their appeal. Birds Of Tokyo have played major festivals from Splendour In The Grass & Falls to Red Hot Summer and they have appeared as special guests for superstars like Muse, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Incubus and Bon Jovi. In recent years the band has toured across Australia with the country’s most prestigious Symphony Orchestras drawing unanimous critical acclaim and selling out three nights each at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

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Eskimo Joe

As Eskimo Joe enter their 29th year, there are no signs of slowing down.

With their latest single ‘Miracle Cure’ gaining huge radio support nation-wide and the band continuing to remain one of Australia’s favourite live bands, Eskimo Joe are still as vital as ever.

Their countless worldwide shows, 6 studio albums, 35 ARIA nominations for 8 wins and nearing 1 million records sold are among the plethora of achievements that the band continues to add to. Their songs have become staples of Australian radio, and their live performances, from packed festival stages to intimate theatre shows, continue to captivate audiences with their power, precision, and emotional honesty.

Three decades on, Eskimo Joe remain one of Australia’s most loved and enduring bands; a testament to the staying power of great songs, true friendship, and the undeniable magic of music.

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Baby Animals

It has been 35 years since one of Australia’s most revered rock bands, Baby Animals, burst onto the scene with the release of their 8x Platinum, ARIA Award winning, self-titled debut album, featuring iconic hits ‘Rush You’, ‘Early Warning’, ‘Painless’ and ‘One Word’. The band was touring with Van Halen in the US when they heard the album had topped the charts, ‘Baby Animals’ spending six weeks at number one in Australia and keeping Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ out of top spot. The album went eight times platinum and won three ARIA Awards – Best Album, Best Debut Album and Best Debut Single. It was also declared one of the Top 25 albums of 1992 in UK rock bible Kerrang!, and Baby Animals performed ‘Painless’ on Late Night With David Letterman. They later appeared in The 100 Best Australian Albums, and Suze DeMarchi was also featured in the book Rock Chicks, The Hottest Female Rockers from the 1960s tor now.

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Chocolate Starfish

Chocolate Starfish are masters of live spectacle, delivering a high-octane mix of rock, theatre and pure crowd-shaking fun. Known for hits like “Mountain” and their explosive cover of “You’re So Vain,” they’ve built a reputation as one of Australia’s most unpredictable and entertaining festival acts. Their return to Sounds By The River promises another full-throttle ride!

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Sarah McLeod

Sarah McLeod is a founding member of the 3-time Aria award winning band the Superjesus.

With a successful career spanning over two decades, Sarah is an inductee into the South Australian Music Hall Of Fame. She has released four studio albums (two of which are certified platinum) and one live album with The Superjesus. Her solo career has also consisted of 3 studio albums, one live album and a handful of singles.

Mick Skelton, throughout the course of his career has played drums, recorded and collaborated with the who’s who of the Australian and international music scenes.

After a long time collaborating on multiple projects, Sarah & Mick have now joined forces and formed their own powerful new rock duo. Two heavyweights together on stage, Sarah McLeod & Mick Skelton.

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