Thu 7 May 2026
7:00pm
Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
This event is strictly 18+
Forum Melbourne subscriber pre-sale tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 19 November. General public tickets on sale 10am Friday 21 November.
Australia, get set to be bowled over in 2026, with beloved UK folk punk act FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS joining forces with Texan pop punk mainstays BOWLING FOR SOUP for a monumental co-headline Australian tour next May.
When a band can make it feel like a summer party anywhere they go, you know you're in for a good time. And with over three decades in their wake as a band, BOWLING FOR SOUP, aka the self-proclaimed "9th greatest pop punk band in history", have left an indelible mark on their genre and pop culture in general, roaring out of Texas in 1994 and never looking back. Eleven studio albums, including two Silver and Gold certified LPs? Yes. Appearances on multiple high-profile soundtracks, including a Disney Channel theme song staple? You bet. Endless amounts of humour, high-octane performances and earworm hits that you'll still know the lyrics to decades after their release? Suffice to say, BOWLING FOR SOUP are here for a good time and a long time, and are definitely not slowing down anytime soon.
Helmed by the prolific titular FRANK TURNER himself, FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS have been weaving magic together since the mid-2000s. Surrounding TURNER's pivot to solo artist terrain after his earlier career fronting post-hardcore act Million Dead, FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS have gone on to record and perform for decades, with TURNER now also in command of ten solo studio albums, 3000+ live shows, a #1 album courtesy of 2022's FTHC, millions of global album sales, and live stints around the world spanning all continents, a "50 States in 50 days tour" across North America, performing at practically every UK venue imaginable, and even an appearance as part of the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.
Bringing two prolific live artists under one roof for a run of monumental shows in 2026, don't miss your chance to roll them bones and revel in some endlessly good vibes with both FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS and BOWLING FOR SOUP at Forum Melbourne next May.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
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*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
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Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
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Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Thu 7 May 2026
7:00pm