DIESEL, BY REQUEST '26
Register for presale (Wednesday 29 October, 10AM) - CLICK HERE
General sale Thursday 30 October, 9AM
Off the back of the extraordinary success of his current 15 date regional By Request tour of Australia, beloved singer-songwriter and musician Diesel is set to extend his epic run, adding 21 shows for Jan, Feb, March and April 2026. Offering a one-of-a-kind conversation between artist and audience, Diesel’s, By Request tour opens the door for fans to shape the night, with the tour set to continue delivering career-spanning, hit-filled evenings powered entirely by audience requests.
Kicking off with three shows in Tasmania from January 30, the extended tour will then move through to NSW, QLD, NT, SA, ACT and VIC, before fittingly finishing up with a hometown show at the iconic Sydney Opera House on April 26.
Tickets to the By Request ’26 tour will go on sale to the general public on Thursday October 30 at 9am local time. Fans can register for presale tickets now from dieselmusic.com.au, with presale kicking off on Wednesday October 29 at 10am local time.
With song choices on offer ranging from Diesel’s debut album, 1989’s Johnny Diesel & The Injectors, through to his most recent LP, Bootleg Melancholy, if the current run of shows is anything to go by, the By Request tour will likely also feature some eclectic covers from the artists that have shaped Diesel’s career. An intimate, electric and completely audience-driven experience, the By Request tour is a bespoke affair, with a guarantee that no two shows will be the same across the run.
“It’s safe to say, when an artist makes a set list, they are second guessing what people want to hear most of the time,” explains Diesel. “With the By Request tour, I feel like I’m hitting the sweet spot every night when I compile a set full of songs and anecdotes, directly given to me by the people that are going to be there on the night. As it turns out, we like a lot of the same music (go figure)!
“It’s a distinctly different experience when you perform a song knowing that it’s been asked for, a tangible feeling for the performer and the audience, it has also pushed me into the deep crevices of my back catalogue, with some of my most fervent listeners shining a guiding light through these caves. As I journey into my 4th decade of making music, I can’t think of a better way to look back, take stock and celebrate than to engage with all who have graced me with this longevity.”
Operating under the moniker Diesel, American-born, Aussie-based roots rock guitarist and singer Mark Lizotte has spent decades cementing his status as one of Australia’s greatest music success stories. First turning heads with his first band, Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, Lizotte soon launched a solo career in the 1990s, introducing the world to Diesel – and the rest truly was history. With multiple #1 albums, several ARIA Award wins, including three consecutive wins in 1993, 1994 and 1995, Diesel has remained both a chart staple and live fan-favourite over the years. From opening for Jimmy Barnes through to recording with the likes of Terry Manning (Joe Cocker, Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top), working as a producer and multi-instrumentalist, and balancing grittier blues rock territory with moments of soul, jazz and introspective lyricism throughout his solo career, Diesel most recently expanded on his powerful discography in 2023 via the release of his 17th studio album, Bootleg Melancholy, with the album praised for its lyrical cohesion, warmth and soaring pop hues.
VIP Soundcheck Experience [pre-show, limited tickets available!]
Go 'behind the scenes' at soundcheck as DIESEL puts the final touches to his stage before the show. You will have an opportunity to grab a photo with the artist before you take your premium front row seat to experience the entire performance.
Please note: patrons are required to BYO camera or smart phone to take a photo with Diesel.