​Fresh from five ARIA nominations and a performance alongside Snoop Dogg on the AFL Grand Final stage, multi-award-winning Yolŋu artist Baker Boy is taking his rebuilt live show across regional Australia. Presented by triple j, the 19-date Baked Summer Tour will roll through regional stages across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria in early 2027, bringing his trademark blend of rap, dance breaks, and Yidaki to communities nationwide.
The extensive tour launches on Friday 8 January 2027 at the Burleigh Town Hotel in Burleigh Heads/Jellurgal, visiting 18 additional stops before concluding on Saturday 13 March 2027 at The Whalers Hotel in Warrnambool/Gunditjmara. Marking a major return to regional heartlands, the run will see the proud Yolŋu musician perform in numerous regional locations for the very first time.
Rebuilding the Live Experience for Regional Crowds
Known across the country for delivering an infectious and joyful live performance, Baker Boy has redesigned his stage production specifically for this regional tour. The set will combine rapid-fire rap, high-octane choreography, and traditional Yidaki, translating the creative direction of his latest material into an intimate, high-power touring format
"It's been a huge year for DJANDJAY, I've been touring it all over, but excited to bring this new era of Baker Boy to regional areas. You mob really know how to party so we've rebuilt the show to put on something epic, even if you've caught a headline show already, you don't wanna miss this. It's time for a BAKED SUMMER. Let's effn rave." Baker Boy shared:
The regional run provides fans who missed his major metropolitan headline appearances the chance to experience his upgraded live production, while treating returning concertgoers to an entirely restructured performance.
The tour follows the arrival of the deluxe edition of DJANDJAY, Baker Boy's critically acclaimed 2025 sophomore record. The album recently secured five ARIA Award nominations, featuring in premier categories including Best Solo Artist and Best Hip Hop/Rap Release.
Named in honour of Baker Boy's late grandmother, DJANDJAY pays direct homage to the Yolŋu spiritual figure of the same name, a guiding octopus spirit that leads souls forward. Recognised as his most emotionally layered and creative work to date, the album earned three National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) earlier this year, sweeping Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Film Clip of the Year. The cycle also earned him the title of Musician of the Year at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards, bolstered by his joint performance of "Thick Skin" with hip hop icon Snoop Dogg during the AFL Grand Final.
Since arriving on the Australian music scene in 2017, Baker Boy has forged an enduring cultural connection with audiences. Selected as the 2019 Young Australian of the Year, his debut studio album, Gela (2021), captured five ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year, and peaked at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart. His pedigree as a premier live entertainer extends from performances at Splendour in the Grass, Laneway Festival, Golden Plains, and WOMADelaide to an appearance before 60,000 spectators at the 2021 AFL Grand Final in Perth and international tours across North America.
The 2027 regional run continues this journey, delivering one of the country's most celebrated live catalogues directly to regional audiences.
​Find info on the tour & tickets here
BAKER BOY – BAKED SUMMER TOUR 2027
- Friday 8 January – Burleigh Town Hotel, Burleigh Heads/Jellurgal
- Saturday 9 January – Kings Beach Tavern/Cullowundoor
- Friday 15 January – The Woodport Hotel, Erina/Darkinjung
- Saturday 16 January – King St Warehouse, Newcastle/Mulubinba
- Thursday 21 January – Finnians, Port Macquarie/Guruk
- Friday 22 January – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour/Gumbainggir
- Saturday 23 January – The Northern, Byron Bay/Cavanbah
- Thursday 28 January – Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton/Randu
- Friday 29 January – Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone/Bayali
- Saturday 30 January – Old Bundy Tavern, Bundaberg/Gureng Gureng
- Thursday 18 February – Miranda Hotel, Miranda/Dharawal
- Friday 19 February – UC Hub, Canberra/Ngunnawal
- Saturday 20 February – UOW Uni Bar, Wollongong/Dharawal
- Thursday 25 February – The Metropolitan Hotel, Mackay/Yuwi
- Friday 26 February – Darlymple Hotel, Townsville/Gurambilbarra
- Saturday 27 February – Gilligans, Cairns/Gimuy
- Friday 5 March – The Westernport, San Remo/Bunurong
- Saturday 6 March – The Pier, Frankston/Monmar
- Saturday 13 March – The Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool/Gunditjmara
