Piti Fernández Australia 2026: Melbourne, Sydney and Byron Bay shows
The Las Pastillas del Abuelo frontman makes his Australian debut on 27, 28 and 29 November 2026. Venues, tickets, getting there and Latin food nearby.
By Latinhood newsroom8 Nov 20264 min read
Piti Fernández, the voice of Las Pastillas del Abuelo, is coming to Australia for the first time. He plays three shows on three nights in a row at the end of November 2026: Melbourne on Friday 27, Sydney on Saturday 28 and Byron Bay on Sunday 29. Diaspora Entertainment presents the tour in small venues with limited tickets, so if you love Argentine rock, move fast. Here are the dates, tickets, how to get there and where to eat nearby.
Dates
- Friday 27 November, Melbourne: The Night Cat, Fitzroy
- Saturday 28 November, Sydney: Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee
- Sunday 29 November, Byron Bay: Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Lennox Head
Who is Piti Fernández
Piti is Juan Germán Fernández, singer and songwriter of Las Pastillas del Abuelo, one of the big names of Buenos Aires "rock barrial", the neighbourhood rock scene. According to his official biography, he went to Escuela Mariano Acosta, supports Club Atlético Huracán and lists Joaquín Sabina, Indio Solari and Sumo's Luca Prodan among his influences.
The band broke through online with "El Sensei", one of the most downloaded songs of its time, and recorded its first album, Por colectora, in 2005. Their music mixes rock with reggae, murga, candombe and chacarera, with lyrics about friendship, the barrio and everyday life. According to the promoter, the band recently played a stadium show for more than 40,000 people in Argentina. Piti also acted in the film Motín en Sierra Chica (2014).
In Australia he performs with backing musicians and a full sound and lighting production, the promoter says. It is his Australian debut.
Melbourne: The Night Cat, Friday 27 November
- Where: The Night Cat, 137-141 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
- Support: Pablo Torres and The New Monos, according to the show announcement
- Tickets: on The Night Cat website. They are non-refundable and non-transferable, and if online sales close they may still be available at the door
- Important: photo ID is essential (Australian licence or passport)
The Night Cat sits on Johnston Street between Brunswick Street and Smith Street. Trams on Brunswick Street (route 11) and Smith Street (route 86) stop a few blocks away, and Johnston Street buses stop right outside.
Where to eat nearby: the area is full of Latin options. El Mercadito Little Latin Market in Collingwood and Holy Guacamole Latin Cantina are two blocks away. There is also Hecho en Mexico Fitzroy, Chicano Taqueria and El Columpio. For proper Argentine empanadas, head to Argies Empanadas in Richmond or South Connection in North Melbourne.
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Sydney: Selina's, Saturday 28 November
- Where: Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel, 253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
- Time: 7:30pm
- Support: Paula Dupont and Halcones Dorados, with Makenaussie after the show, according to the announcement
- Tickets: on Moshtix. General admission A$86.76 and V.I.P. Balcony A$107.15, fees included
- Age: 18+ only
Coogee has no train. From the city, the 372 and 373 buses run to Coogee Beach, and the hotel faces the beach. From the east, a rideshare from Bondi Junction is quick.
Where to eat nearby: Beach Burrito Company is a block away and Churrasco Coogee does Brazilian style barbecue. The Spanish Fly is in Randwick. For an Argentine stop before you head to the beach, Tuki Bakery is in Darlinghurst.
Byron Bay: Lennox Head, Sunday 29 November
- Where: Lennox Head Cultural Centre, 1 Mackney Lane, Lennox Head
- Time: 7pm to 11pm
- Support: Atiglio and Nave Delorean, according to the announcement
- Tickets: on Humanitix, from A$85
Lennox Head sits between Byron Bay and Ballina, about 20 minutes' drive from central Byron. There is no train, so carpool or book a taxi. If you are flying in, the closest airport is Ballina Byron.
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Cover photo: Las Pastillas del Abuelo at Cosquín Rock 2025, by Ignacio Turell, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sources
- The Night Cat: Piti Fernández Australia Tour (Melbourne)
- Moshtix: Piti Fernández at Selina's, Coogee (Sydney)
- Humanitix: Piti Fernández Byron Bay (Lennox Head)
- Instagram: Melbourne show announcement
- Instagram: Sydney show announcement
- Instagram: Byron Bay show announcement
- Piti Fernández official biography
- Wikipedia: Las Pastillas del Abuelo (Spanish)
- Wikimedia Commons: cover photo