Nick Cave Announces 2027 North American 'Conversations' Tour Dates
The artist returns to North America for 25 intimate talk and music shows.
1Tour Format and Return
Nick Cave is reviving his 'Conversations With Nick Cave' tour format for a 25-date North American run in 2027. This series, which blends unvetted audience Q&A sessions with intimate piano performances, follows his previous 2019 tour. The artist aims to reconnect with fans through direct dialogue and his extensive musical catalog.
2Schedule and Key Locations
The tour begins on April 9, 2027, at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre and concludes on May 21 at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre. Throughout the six-week journey, Cave will perform two-night stands in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Boston, and Brooklyn to accommodate high demand for the intimate shows.
3The Red Hand Connection
The tour is presented by The Red Hand Files, an online correspondence platform Cave launched in 2018. The platform allows fans to send him questions directly, which he answers with notable thoughtfulness. Cave notes that the site's growth and the broadening of conversation topics make this the right time to return.
4Evolution of the Experience
Cave describes the upcoming tour as a return to a different America than the one he encountered eight years ago. He views the act of fielding unvetted questions as a healing process for both himself and the audience, hoping to foster the same sense of connection he experienced during his previous tours.
5Ticket Sales and Access
Fans can access a pre-sale starting November 11 at 10 a.m. local time, which will remain active for 24 hours. Registration is required for pre-sale access. Following this, the general on-sale for all 25 dates will commence on November 13 at 10 a.m. local time through standard ticketing platforms.
6Artistic Context and Milestones
Beyond his touring plans, Cave has maintained a busy creative schedule. He recently earned an Oscar nomination for 'Train Dreams,' a song written with Bryce Dessner. Additionally, he performed a large-scale concert in Brighton this past August, where he invited Kylie Minogue to join him onstage for a special guest appearance.
7Geographic Reach of Tour
The itinerary covers a wide range of North American cities, including single-night appearances in Portland, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Asheville, Atlanta, Nashville, and Memphis. This broad reach ensures that fans across both the United States and Canada have the opportunity to participate in these unique, interactive evening events.
8Anticipating the Live Interaction
As Cave prepares for this 2027 run, the focus remains on the unpredictable nature of the unvetted questions. By combining his piano-led performances with spontaneous dialogue, he creates a space that defies standard concert norms. The tour serves as a testament to his ongoing commitment to direct, unfiltered engagement with his audience.
Original article: Variety — Nick Cave Announces 2027 North American 'Conversations' Tour Dates