Tex Perkins — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 17 Tex Perkins setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Australia.
Tex Perkins live: key facts
Gigvault documents 17 Tex Perkins concerts from 2020 to 2025 in 11 cities.
- Most played city: Brisbane (4 shows)
- Typical set length: 8 songs (median of the last 17 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2025-12-28 — ACDC Lane, Melbourne
- Next announced show: 2026-11-12 — Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
Tex Perkins — artist information
Tex Perkins' live set unfolds like a dusty, moonlit highway. His gravelly voice, a seasoned traveler, navigates tales of redemption and hard-won wisdom, set against a primal, roots-infused soundscape. The band conjures a potent blend of alt-country grit and introspective songwriting, each strum and beat a pulse resonating through the crowd. It’s a raw, unvarnished communion, drawing listeners into a shared moment of cathartic storytelling under the glow of the stage lights.
Genres: singer-songwriter, alt country.
Tex Perkins setlist — ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Australia (2025-12-28)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Still Fishing
- My Philosophy
- Pretty Damn Close
- So Much Older
- Maybe Tomorrow
- This Is Not the Way Home
- Pay the Devil's Due
- For a Love Long Gone
- It Ain't as Easy
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Earlier Tex Perkins setlists
Tex Perkins setlist — Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach, Australia (2025-11-08)
1 song, in the order played:
- The Honeymoon Is Over
Tex Perkins setlist — The Augathella Spiegeltent, Brisbane, Australia (2025-07-06)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Before the Show
- My Philosophy
- Pretty Damn Close
- Pay the Devil's Due
- Paycheques
- So Much Older
- Brand New Man
- Place in the Sun
- In Another Lifetime
- For a Love Long Gone
- This Is Not the Way Home
- It Ain't as Easy
- Nothin'
Tex Perkins setlist — Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Australia (2023-11-03)
9 songs, in the order played:
- I Walk the Line
- Ring of Fire
- Cocaine Blues
- Get Rhythm
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Jackson
- Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)
- Hurt
- Ring of Fire
Tex Perkins setlist — Wollongong Town Hall, Wollongong, Australia (2023-09-23)
2 songs, in the order played:
- Man in Black
- Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
Tex Perkins setlist — Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay, Australia (2023-04-07)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Pay the Devil's Due
- Place in the Sun
- Brand New Man
Tex Perkins setlist — The Great Club, Sydney, Australia (2022-10-14)
8 songs, in the order played:
- My Philosophy
- Bottle Up and Go
- Place in the Sun
- Paycheques
- Brand New Man
- Pay the Devil's Due
- The Honeymoon Is Over
- This Is Not the Way Home
Tex Perkins setlist — Stirling Arms Hotel, Perth, Australia (2022-08-05)
3 songs, in the order played:
- The Honeymoon Is Over
- This Is Not the Way Home
- On the Road Again
Tex Perkins setlist — Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, Australia (2022-01-21)
16 songs, in the order played:
- Snakes
- Can't Say No
- Anybody but You
- So Much Older
- Paycheques
- Long Black Veil
- Wandering
- Pay the Devil's Due
- Word to Come
- Rock Salt & Nails
- Woman With Soul
- Please Break Me Gently
- This Is Not the Way Home
- Blame It on the Moon
- Song to the Siren
- You Got Me Singing
Tex Perkins setlist — Macedon Railway Hotel, Macedon, Australia (2022-01-15)
1 song, in the order played:
- On the Road Again
Tex Perkins setlist — Memo Music Hall, Melbourne, Australia (2021-04-01)
1 song, in the order played:
- Hurt
Tex Perkins setlist — Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra, Australia (2020-12-04)
8 songs, in the order played:
- Snakes
- Can't Say No
- The Honeymoon Is Over
- Paycheques
- So Much Older
- Woman With Soul
- Place in the Sun
- Gypsy Rider
- 2023-11-24 — Concert Hall, Brisbane, Australia
Man in Black · Daddy Sang Bass · Will the Circle Be Unbroken? · Pickin' Time · Five Feet High and Rising · I'll Fly Away · Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) · Lonesome Whistle · I Walk the Line · Get Rhythm … +27 more - 2023-04-06 — Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay, Australia
My Philosophy · This Is Not the Way Home · The Honeymoon Is Over - 2022-06-17 — The Lounge, Brisbane, Australia
My Philosophy · Bottle Up and Go · I Never Cared for You · Place in the Sun · Paycheques · Brand New Man · Woman With Soul · The Dolphins · Pay the Devil's Due · For a Love Long Gone … +2 more - 2022-04-15 — Delta, Byron Bay, Australia
Folsom Prison Blues · I Walk the Line · Big River · Get Rhythm · Five Feet High and Rising · I Still Miss Someone · Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) · Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down · God's Gonna Cut You Down · The Wayfaring Stranger … +8 more - 2021-03-20 — QAGOMA, Brisbane, Australia
Paycheques · She Speaks a Different Language · Can't Say No · Speed of the Sound of Loneliness · Long Black Veil · Woman With Soul · The Wayfaring Stranger · This Is Not the Way Home · The Honeymoon Is Over · Blame It on the Moon … +1 more
197 Tex Perkins setlists are known in total; the most recent 17 are shown here.
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Songs Tex Perkins plays most often live
Across the last 17 Tex Perkins concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| This Is Not the Way Home | 8 of 17 | 47% |
| The Honeymoon Is Over | 7 of 17 | 41% |
| Pay the Devil's Due | 6 of 17 | 35% |
| Paycheques | 6 of 17 | 35% |
| My Philosophy | 5 of 17 | 29% |
| Place in the Sun | 5 of 17 | 29% |
| Brand New Man | 4 of 17 | 24% |
| Hurt | 4 of 17 | 24% |
| So Much Older | 4 of 17 | 24% |
| Woman With Soul | 4 of 17 | 24% |
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Upcoming Tex Perkins shows on Gigvault
1 announced date for Tex Perkins, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2026-11-12 — Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
Cities where Tex Perkins played
- Concerts in Melbourne — 3 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Brisbane — 4 shows
- Concerts in Adelaide
- Concerts in Sydney
- Concerts in Perth
Venues where Tex Perkins played
- Tex Perkins at Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
- Tex Perkins at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
- Tex Perkins at Memo Music Hall, Melbourne
Upcoming Tex Perkins tour dates
3 announced dates for Tex Perkins, with venue and city.
- 2026-11-12 — Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick
- 2026-11-20 — Unknown Venue, Unknown City
- 2026-11-21 — TRAMSHEDS THEATRE, Launceston
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Tex Perkins played?
Tex Perkins shows on Gigvault are documented in 11 cities, including Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Adelaide and Airlie Beach. Venues include Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm in Byron Bay, ACDC Lane in Melbourne, Brunswick Ballroom in Melbourne and Concert Hall in Brisbane.
When did Tex Perkins last play?
The most recent Tex Perkins show on record is 2025-12-28 at ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Australia.
How many Tex Perkins concerts are on Gigvault?
17 Tex Perkins concerts are documented, from 2020 to 2026 across 11 cities.
When is Tex Perkins playing live next?
The next announced Tex Perkins date is 2026-11-12 at Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick. 3 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.
Where can I find Tex Perkins setlists?
17 setlists by Tex Perkins are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How many songs does Tex Perkins play live?
Tex Perkins typically plays 8 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 12 across the last 17 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Tex Perkins open with?
Tex Perkins varies the opener — 12 different opening songs across the last 17 concerts, most often "My Philosophy" (3 times).
What song does Tex Perkins close with?
Tex Perkins varies the closing song — 13 different closers across the last 17 concerts, most often "The Honeymoon Is Over" (3 times).
Which songs does Tex Perkins always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 17 Tex Perkins concerts. The closest is "This Is Not the Way Home" at 8 of 17.
What rare songs has Tex Perkins played recently?
34 songs appeared only once across the last 17 concerts, among them Anybody but You, Bad News, Before the Show, Boy Named Sue, Daddy Sang Bass, Girl From the North Country, Great Wave, Gypsy Rider.
Does Tex Perkins play the same setlist every night?
No — Tex Perkins changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 9 songs.