Forget everything you think you know about psychedelic rock. Thailand’s Khun Narin are heading to the Sydney Opera House, making their Australian headline debut with a performance in the intimate Utzon Room on Thursday 4 March 2027.
Hailing from the Phetchabun Mountains, this multi-generational collective has built a cult following with its wild collision of traditional Thai music, electrified instruments and relentless percussion.
Their sound revolves around the phin, a three-stringed electric lute that cuts through the rhythmic chaos. Back home, the band performs at village celebrations and ceremonies, often playing through a towering, wheeled sound system that turns performances into moving street parties.
A grainy YouTube video introduced Khun Narin to international audiences in 2014, and they’ve since attracted admirers including Gilles Peterson, Bonobo and Floating Points. They’ve also been cited as a major influence by Khruangbin.
Their latest album, III (2026), was produced by Tommy Brenneck, whose credits include Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé. It’s the band’s first professionally recorded studio album, capturing the energy that has made their live shows such a draw.
Now Sydney gets a rare chance to experience this extraordinary outfit up close. And with the Utzon Room’s intimate setting, expect something very different from your average Opera House concert.
EVENT DETAILS
WHO: Khun Narin’s Electric Phin Band
WHEN: 9pm, Thursday 4 March 2027
WHERE: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: $69.90 + booking fee // sydneyoperahouse.com
Insiders pre-sale: Tuesday 3 November, 9am
What’s On & artist pre-sale: Wednesday 4 November, 9am
General public on sale: Thursday 5 November, 9am
