# Nick Cave Announces 25-Date North American 'Conversations' Tour for 2027 The artist returns to the U.S. and Canada for intimate piano performances and Q&A sessions. - **Source:** [Variety](https://variety.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [entertainment](https://brifing.si/c/entertainment) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0366d9e2-dfd9-4449-816e-b96c5280403a ## Tour Return Announced Nick Cave is set to return to North America in the spring of 2027 for a 25-date tour titled 'Conversations With Nick Cave: An Evening of Talk and Music.' This series follows his previous 2019 tour, marking a return to the format after an eight-year hiatus from this specific performance style. ## Schedule and Locations The tour begins on April 9, 2027, at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre and concludes on May 21 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The six-week itinerary includes two-night residencies in major cities such as Los Angeles, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Boston, alongside various single-night appearances across the continent. ## Performance Format Details Each show is described as a blend of unvetted audience questions and intimate piano performances featuring selections from Cave’s extensive musical catalog. Cave noted that the format allows for spontaneous interaction, emphasizing that the shows are designed to be both a musical experience and a direct dialogue with his fanbase. ## Evolution of Conversations Cave reflected on the project's growth, citing the expansion of 'The Red Hand Files' as a factor in broadening the topics of conversation. He expressed that the current climate in America feels distinct from his previous tour, making it the right time to bring this interactive show back to the stage. ## Personal Significance Describing the original tour as a 'desperate idea' conceived in a peculiar state of mind, Cave stated that the experience proved to be deeply healing for him. He hopes that the upcoming series will foster a similar connection with audiences, providing a space for shared reflection through music and open discussion. ## Ticketing and Access Fans can access a pre-sale starting November 11 at 10 a.m. local time, which will remain open for 24 hours following registration. The general ticket sale is scheduled to begin on November 13 at 10 a.m. local time, providing broad access for those wishing to attend the upcoming spring 2027 performances. ## Tour Logistics Overview The tour covers a wide geographical range, including stops in Portland, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Asheville, and Atlanta. By incorporating both major metropolitan hubs and secondary markets, the tour ensures a comprehensive reach across the United States and Canada throughout the designated six-week period in the spring. ## Future Performance Outlook This tour represents a significant commitment to live, unscripted engagement for the artist. By combining his piano work with unpredictable audience interactions, Cave continues to prioritize intimate settings over traditional concert structures. Fans should monitor local venue listings for specific updates as the April 2027 start date approaches for this tour. ## Sources covering this story - https://variety.com/2026/music/news/nick-cave-evening-of-talk-and-music-tour-1236941729/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._