Live at Freo.Social in Fremantle: The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
Friday, 13 November 2026 at Freo.Social, Fremantle
About this event
On Friday, 13 November 2026, The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper comes to Freo.Social in Fremantle.
- 18+ only
2026 marks the 50th year as a recording artist for legendary Australian musician Ed Kuepper. To celebrate he is taking to the road with The Exploding Universe (of Ed Kuepper) a full band performance featuring the added talents of drummer Mark Dawson, bassist Peter Oxley, keyboard player Alister Spence and brass arranger Eamon Dilworth as they tackle material from right across Ed’s illustrious 50-year career.
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From the release of The Saints epochal 7" (I’m) Stranded in August 1976, via the genre-defying Laughing Clowns, an ARIA award winning solo career spanning some 30+ stand alone albums / compilations and live recordings, side journeys into The Aints, The Aints! and movie soundtracks plus continued sonic exploration via collaborations with Dirty Three drummer Jim White and jazznerds Asteroid Ekosystem, to a recent world tour back where is all began with The Saints ’73-’78; Ed Kuepper has forged, flourished and conquered the recorded medium many times over.
“For me Ed is a prime mover, a musician who has transformed music numerous times over, always swimming upstream, always seeking new terrain, always creating on his own terms. It’s a vast, singular body of work, no one else could have produced it. I get the same pleasure listening to Ed as I do listening to Neil Young or John Martyn or Patti Smith or Michael Rother.” - Steve Cross / Remote Control records
Ticketing info
About Ed Kuepper
Rock
Edmund Kuepper is a German-born Australian guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He co-founded the punk band The Saints in 1973, the experimental post-punk group Laughing Clowns and the grunge-like The Aints!. He has also recorded over a dozen albums as a solo artist using a variety of backing bands. His highest charting solo album, Honey Steel's Gold, appeared in November 1991 and reached No. 28 on the ARIA Albums Chart. His other top 50 albums are Black Ticket Day, Serene Machine and Character Assassination. At…
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Time
- 19:00 – 22:00 local time
- Venue
- Freo.Social
- Address
- 1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle, Australia
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock · Alternative rock
Venue & getting there
1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle
How to get to Freo.Social
- Fremantle railway station, PerthTrain610 m
8 min walk - The Esplanade railway stationTrain770 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away.
Hotels near Freo.Social
- Youth Hostels Association110 mCheck prices
- Fremantle Prison YHA130 mCheck prices
- Gallery Suites160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Freo.Social
- Date
- Friday, 13 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Fremantle railway station, Perth (train), 610 m – about 8 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Youth Hostels Association (110 m)
Every upcoming Ed Kuepper date
- The Exploding Universe of Ed KuepperThe Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Good to know
When is “The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper”?
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper” held?
Venue: Freo.Social, 1 Holdsworth St, 6160, Fremantle, Australia.
How much are tickets for “The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Is “The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper” suitable for children?
This event has an age restriction of 18+.
Where can I buy tickets for “The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Freo.Social by public transport?
The closest stop is Fremantle railway station, Perth (train), 610 m from Freo.Social – roughly 8 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Freo.Social?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m away.
Where else is Ed Kuepper performing?
Ed Kuepper also has one more date coming up, for example Brisbane (15 Nov 2026).
