Men At Work – Live in Concert

Event

Colin Hay is bringing his world class band from LA to venues across Australia, offering a night of euphoria as they revisit the quintessential songs of his seminal 80s outfit Men At Work.

It has been 45 years since the conception of one of the world's most celebrated Australian albums. With unforgettable tracks like: "Down Under", "Who Can It Be Now" and "Be Good Johnny" still in high rotation on airwaves across the globe, there is no denying that Men At Work's debut studio album Business As Usual has stood the test of time.

Having spent an unprecedented fifteen weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and five weeks at No. 1 in the UK albums chart, "Business As Usual" defined an era where Australian rock music emerged from the beer-soaked stages of local haunts and started to make its mark on an industry saturated by sequins and synth.

The 2026 Men At Work Oz Tour promises a setlist of songs for all generations. The event is a salute to the meteoric rise of "Business As Usual" and the enduring songs from their other albums that changed the trajectory of popular music in Australia and beyond.

Dates & Times
  • Fri 30 Oct 6pm–9pm
Accessibility
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  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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Where

National Convention Centre Canberra,

31 Constitution Ave,
Canberra ACT 2601

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When

30 Oct

6pm–9pm

Where

National Convention Centre Canberra

31 Constitution Ave,
Canberra ACT 2601

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