FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival has officially been postponed, with organisers confirming the 2026 edition will no longer go ahead as planned due to mounting economic pressures. The touring event, which was set to span multiple cities across Australia in May, will now return in 2027, with new dates to be announced.

The decision comes amid what organisers describe as “severe pressures” tied to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, compounded by a national diesel shortage impacting large-scale event logistics. With fuel supply disruptions affecting transport, power generation and production infrastructure, promoters determined the scale of the festival could not be delivered to the expected standard.

FISHER shared his disappointment in a statement, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision while emphasising the importance of delivering the best possible experience for fans. Promoters echoed the sentiment, noting that postponing to 2027 allows the event to return at full capacity rather than compromise on quality during a challenging period.

Originally planned to take place across Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth, the national expansion marked the festival’s most ambitious edition to date. While the postponement is a setback for fans, organisers remain confident that Out 2 Lunch will return stronger in 2027 once conditions stabilise.