When people think of The Doors, their minds instantly go to Los Angeles in the late ’60s — smoky clubs, wild energy, and Jim Morrison’s hypnotic voice echoing through the chaos. But one question often pops up among Aussie fans:
Did The Doors ever make it to Australia?
The short answer is: no, they didn’t.
Why The Doors Never Toured Australia
The Doors were one of the biggest bands of their time, but their touring history was surprisingly limited. After exploding onto the scene in 1967, they mainly played in the United States, with only a handful of international dates.
- 1968: The Doors toured Europe.
- 1969: They played in Mexico City.
- 1970: They returned to tour the U.S.
- 1971: They recorded L.A. Woman, Jim Morrison’s final album with the band.
Sadly, Jim moved to Paris not long after its release, and by July 1971 he was gone. That meant The Doors never got the chance to bring their music to Australia.
The “What If” Question
So we’re left with the great what if.
- What if Jim Morrison had lived?
- What if The Doors had toured L.A. Woman across the world?
- Would Australian fans have finally experienced the raw energy of “Love Her Madly,” “Riders on the Storm,” and the title track live on stage?
It’s a dream that never happened. But that’s exactly the spirit behind Mojo Risin the Doors Experience.
The Rare GTK Studio Footage
Even though The Doors never set foot in Australia, there is one fascinating link. In 1971, the Australian TV show GTK (Get To Know) aired exclusive studio footage of the band performing songs from L.A. Woman.
Filmed during rehearsals in Los Angeles, it showed Jim Morrison and the band working through tracks like Crawling King Snake and Love Her Madly. For Australian fans at the time, this was the closest they ever came to experiencing The Doors live — a raw glimpse into the band’s final chapter before Morrison’s death.
You can see more details about this footage on Ray Manzarek’s official site: GTK – Get To Know (Ray Manzarek site)
Today, that GTK footage is treasured by fans worldwide as one of the few visual records of The Doors playing L.A. Woman material.
Keeping the Dream Alive in Australia
Our show asks the question: What if Jim Morrison had not passed away, and The Doors toured the L.A. Woman album live?
We deliver that imagined tour — right here in Australia. From Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane to Adelaide, we bring the music, the atmosphere, and the energy of The Doors to fans who never got the chance to see them live.
Final Thoughts
No, The Doors never made it to Australia. But their music lives on — and for Aussie fans, the closest thing to being there is experiencing Mojo Risin the Doors Experience.
👉 Check out our upcoming tour dates here and join us for a night that celebrates the music, the legend, and the Lizard King himself.