Celebrated experimental Aussie trio The Dirty Three head to Manchester’s New Century this December.

Over the last three decades, the Melbourne-formed group, which features Warren Ellis of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Mick Turner and Jim White, have built a stellar reputation as one of the most fascinating live instrumental acts around. However, with the schedules of all three members dominated by various other projects, opportunities to see them on stage have been few and far between.

Now, off the back of last year’s Love Changes Everything, the group’s first record in 12 years, fans have a rare opportunity to see the three in action once more, as they embark on a short string of UK and European dates throughout December.

Kicking off the winter run will be a show at Manchester’s New Century on Mon 1 Dec.

Tickets to The Dirty Three at New Century are on sale now. Book yours using the button below. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, as well as a pre-show £50 tab to use in the New Century bar and kitchens, simply fill in the form below.

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Mon 1 Dec, New Century,
34 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH
Words:
Bradley Lengden
Published on:
Mon 24 Nov 2025