The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine announces new Australian tour dates with The Pet Sounds Band

Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine has announced a 2026 Australian tour with The Pet Sounds Band, featuring Brian Wilson‘s acclaimed touring musicians. Celebrating The Beach Boys’ greatest hits, including California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Surfin’ USA, Good Vibrations and more, the tour hits Regal Theatre on Thursday, June 25.

The 2026 dates follow the rescheduling of Jardine’s previously announced 2025 Australian shows due to a scheduling conflict, with Perth audiences now set to welcome the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

After moving to Hawthorne, California, in the mid-1950s, Jardine met Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson and Mike Love to form The Beach Boys in 1961. As guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, he sang lead on the #1 hits Help Me, Rhonda, and Cottonfields, as well as album tracks including I Know There’s An Answer and Peggy Sue. Jardine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, and in 2001, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy.

Beyond the classics, the setlist also includes deep cuts from The Beach Boys’ 1970s albums, including radio singles and fan favourites. Jardine has even expanded the 58-second Ding Dang with new verses. “I hope that doesn’t offend fans, but it really is hilarious,” he said.

The Pet Sounds Band represents more than nostalgia—it’s a living continuation of a musical tradition. The 11-piece band is led by Darian Sahanaja of The Wondermints as Music Director, and features Al’s son Matt Jardine.

Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds play at the Regal Theatre on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Tickets are on sale now from davidroywilliams.com