The Waifs
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Following the success of their recent Australia-wide, sold-out fifty-date ‘Up All Night’ 25th Anniversary album tour, The Waifs continue to forge a proudly independent path with no sign of slowing down.
The Waifs last played Twilight at Taronga in 2024 and following that the band spent a large part of 2025 touring Australia. Firstly, as part of the Summersalt Series with Missy Higgins, John Butler and The Church and then as special guests for Crowded House alongside Angus and Julia Stone.
The original independent avant-garde folk heroes turned multiplatinum-selling, multiple ARIA Award-winning, international touring outfit, have released eight LPs, self-titled The Waifs (1996), Shelter Me (1998), Sink or Swim (2000), Up All Night (2003), Sun Dirt Water (2007), Temptation (2011), Beautiful You (2015) and Ironbark (2017), and two live albums A Brief History (2004) and Live from the Union of Soul (2009).
From bustling cities to regional and coastal towns, The Waifs continue to share their folk-infused, feel-good sounds with adoring, multi-generation audiences thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.
“It’s wonderful to see a band who have come so far down the road, with so much more left in the tank.” The West Australian
“This band are immensely talented, with the flawless harmonies between their sweet and gutturally emotional voices at times absolutely breathtaking. The vocal stylings of the pair are truly hard to match.” Beat Magazine
From their inception in 1992 to 2002, The Waifs traversed Australia playing every small town with a local paper, radio station, a pub or hall that would host live music, and someone willing to listen, of which there were many! Constant touring laid a broad foundation, musical chemistry, and an approachable relatability through their lyrics solidified a lifelong, dedicated fan base.
🐾 OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT TO YOU!
Twilight subscribers and those registered for presale can claim complimentary same-day Taronga Zoo entry with every concert ticket purchased during the 24-hour presale window. Make a day of it — explore the Zoo before settling in for a night of live music! PLUS, if you register for presale, you’ll also go into the draw to WIN the Ultimate Twilight at Taronga and Wildlife Retreat Experience, or one of three double passes to a show at our 2027 Summer Concert Series! Register by 12pm AEDT, Monday 12pm AEDT 👉 www.twilightattaronga.org.au
🎟️ Presale for Zoo Friends, Twilight subscribers and registered fans opens 12pm AEDT Wednesday 21 October.
🎫 Tickets go on sale to the general public at 12pm AEDT Thursday 22 October.
The Waifs last played Twilight at Taronga in 2024 and following that the band spent a large part of 2025 touring Australia. Firstly, as part of the Summersalt Series with Missy Higgins, John Butler and The Church and then as special guests for Crowded House alongside Angus and Julia Stone.
The original independent avant-garde folk heroes turned multiplatinum-selling, multiple ARIA Award-winning, international touring outfit, have released eight LPs, self-titled The Waifs (1996), Shelter Me (1998), Sink or Swim (2000), Up All Night (2003), Sun Dirt Water (2007), Temptation (2011), Beautiful You (2015) and Ironbark (2017), and two live albums A Brief History (2004) and Live from the Union of Soul (2009).
From bustling cities to regional and coastal towns, The Waifs continue to share their folk-infused, feel-good sounds with adoring, multi-generation audiences thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.
“It’s wonderful to see a band who have come so far down the road, with so much more left in the tank.” The West Australian
“This band are immensely talented, with the flawless harmonies between their sweet and gutturally emotional voices at times absolutely breathtaking. The vocal stylings of the pair are truly hard to match.” Beat Magazine
From their inception in 1992 to 2002, The Waifs traversed Australia playing every small town with a local paper, radio station, a pub or hall that would host live music, and someone willing to listen, of which there were many! Constant touring laid a broad foundation, musical chemistry, and an approachable relatability through their lyrics solidified a lifelong, dedicated fan base.
🐾 OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT TO YOU!
Twilight subscribers and those registered for presale can claim complimentary same-day Taronga Zoo entry with every concert ticket purchased during the 24-hour presale window. Make a day of it — explore the Zoo before settling in for a night of live music! PLUS, if you register for presale, you’ll also go into the draw to WIN the Ultimate Twilight at Taronga and Wildlife Retreat Experience, or one of three double passes to a show at our 2027 Summer Concert Series! Register by 12pm AEDT, Monday 12pm AEDT 👉 www.twilightattaronga.org.au
🎟️ Presale for Zoo Friends, Twilight subscribers and registered fans opens 12pm AEDT Wednesday 21 October.
🎫 Tickets go on sale to the general public at 12pm AEDT Thursday 22 October.
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Bradleys Head Road, Mosman. NSW , Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2088
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