# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Pogues make their long-awaited return to Australian stages with a special 40th-anniversary celebration of their classic album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, performing live at The Forum, Melbourne on Sunday 29 March 2026. 

The tour brings together original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy, alongside a stellar lineup of guest vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and John Francis Flynn. They’re joined by musicians Holly Mullineaux, Jordan O’Leary, Fiachra Meek, Jim Sclavunos, Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes, and Ian Williamson, performing the album in full plus other fan favourites. 

Released in 1985, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash remains a cornerstone of alternative music — fusing traditional Irish folk with punk and poetic storytelling. The album features some of The Pogues’ most celebrated songs, including A Pair of Brown Eyes, Dirty Old Town, and A Rainy Night in Soho. 

Returning for their first Australian tour in 14 years, The Pogues promise an unforgettable night honouring one of the most influential albums in modern music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/the-pogues-|-the-forum-melbourne/200029215805145
- **Event Categories**: business, entertainment, performances, music, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1194

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Forum Melbourne
- **lat**: -37.816632502397
- **long**: 144.96949195862
- **full address**: Forum Melbourne, 154-158 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne being held?
  - **A:** THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne takes place on Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am at Forum Melbourne, 154-158 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne?
  - **A:** THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne is organized by Bluesfest Tours.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THE POGUES | The Forum, Melbourne is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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