Night at the Barracks 2026: Australian Music Takes Over North Head There are few concert settings in Sydney quite like Night at the Barracks. Set amongst the historic surrounds of North Head Sanctuary in Manly, the open-air series once again brought together generations of Australian music in 2026. This year's program offered an impressive mix: Boy & Bear, The Temper Trap, Sneaky Sound System, PNAU, The Potbelleez, Don't Change – Ultimate INXS, and Dave Gleeson's It's A Long

Always look on the bright side of life… because Monty Python legend Eric Idle is heading back Down Under this November and December for An Evening of Idle Conversation. Following his hugely entertaining 2024 visit, the legendary comedian, actor, writer and songwriter will take audiences through more than six decades of comedy, show business and unforgettable stories. From the madness of Monty Python to Life of Brian, The Rutles, Spamalot and beyond. The unscripted live shows

There are few locations in Australia that can compete with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop for a live concert, and on Wednesday night, Australian music legends ICEHOUSE proved exactly why. Taking over the Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquaries Point on September 30, ICEHOUSE delivered a special one-night-only Sydney performance, bringing more than four decades of Australian music to one of the most spectacular outdoor stages in the country. With the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge a

THE STROKES ARE RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA IN 2027! 🇦🇺🎸 New York indie-rock icons The Strokes are officially heading back Down Under, announcing their highly anticipated Reality Awaits Australia 2027 Tour for February — and they’re bringing some seriously impressive company along for the ride. Following their Australian headline run in 2022 and appearance at Harvest Rock in Adelaide last year, Julian Casablancas and co. will return for four massive shows across Brisbane, Melbo

Following Australian Crawl's reunion announcement under the Australian Crawl name in four decades, the legendary band are bringing their unmistakable catalogue of Aussie classics to Sydney Harbour for what promises to be an unforgettable homecoming. Led by James Reyne, Australian Crawl helped define the sound of Australian rock in the late ’70s and ’80s, delivering timeless tracks including “The Boys Light Up,” “Reckless,” “Errol,” “Beautiful People,” “Downhearted” and “Thing

Robert Forster and His Swedish Band performed at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on Thursday night, kicking off his tour of Australia following the release of his nineth studio album Strawberries. The set includes work with The Go-Betweens along with a selection of songs expanding over his 31 year solo career. ROBERT FORSTER & HIS SWEDISH BAND CITY RECITAL HALL SYDNEY SETLIST 10/9/2026 STRAWBERRIES I LOVE MYSELF & ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS CLOUDS TOO MUCH OF ONE THING BREAKFAST ON T

After years of waiting, Radiohead are finally returning to Australia in 2027, bringing a massive run of shows to Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The legendary British band will kick things off with **five nights in Perth, before taking over Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena for seven shows and Sydney’s Afterpay Arena for an incredible eight-night residency. RADIOHEAD AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES 2027 RAC Arena, Perth - May 3, 4, 6 & 7, 2027 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne - May 13, 14, 16, 17, 19

After an incredible debut Down Under in 2025, Sombr is officially heading back and this time he’s stepping things up to the arenas The breakout New York singer-songwriter will bring his massive YOU ARE THE REASON TOUR to Australia and New Zealand in April 2027, hitting Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. Following the huge success of his debut album I Barely Know Her and songs including “Back to Friends,” “Undressed” and “12 to 12,” Sombr has quickly become on

Heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are bringing their massive Run For Your Lives World Tour to Australia this November, celebrating an incredible 50 years of Iron Maiden — and they’re bringing MEGADETH as very special guests! AUSTRALIAN & NZ TOUR DATES NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND - SPARK ARENA Sunday, 7 November 2026 AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE — Adelaide Entertainment Centre Wednesday, 11 November 2026 MELBOURNE — AAMI Park Friday, 13 November 2026 SYDNEY — Allianz Stadium Sunday, 15 November

Australian and New Zealand fans, it's finally be time to get excited — Bruno Mars is bringing The Romantic Tour into 2027, with a huge run of Australian and New Zealand stadium shows confirmed for February and March The global superstar behind “24K Magic,” “Locked Out of Heaven,” “That’s What I Like,” “Just the Way You Are” and “Uptown Funk” last toured Australia in 2022, making this trip Down Under one of the most anticipated tour announcements of 2027. This tour comes off t

Australia’s biggest travelling celebration of rock, punk, metal and alternative music is back — and Good Things Festival has unleashed a HUGE lineup for 2026! Leading the charge are LIMP BIZKIT, returning to Good Things after their explosive 2023 appearance, alongside SIMPLE PLAN, SPIRITBOX, POLARIS, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, BAD RELIGION and ALEXISONFIRE. 🔥 GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2026 LINEUP 🔥 LIMP BIZKIT SIMPLE PLAN SPIRITBOX POLARIS THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS BAD RELIGION AL

Get ready for one of the loudest rock events of the year as Queens of the Stone Age make their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026! Joining them on an unforgettable run are legendary experimental rock pioneers **Primus** and Australia's own genre-defying Tropical Fuck Storm, creating a powerhouse lineup guaranteed to deliver an incredible night of heavy riffs, unforgettable performances, and pure rock chaos. From the crushing grooves of No One Knows and G

Red Hot Summer Tour Returns with an All-Star Australian Line-Up Australian music fans, get ready for one of the biggest celebrations of homegrown music as the iconic Red Hot Summer Tour returns with a powerhouse line-up featuring Australian Crawl, Men at Work, Birds of Tokyo, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe, Boom Crash Opera, and Ella Hooper. Bringing together some of Australia's most beloved artists across generations, the tour promises a day packed with timeless classics, unforget

Legendary Scottish rock icons Simple Minds are set to return to Australia and New Zealand in 2027 for a spectacular run of arena shows, bringing their timeless catalogue of anthems to fans across both countries. Joining them as special guest is electronic music pioneer and new wave legend Gary Numan, making this one of the most anticipated tours of the year. With a career spanning over four decades, Simple Minds continue to captivate audiences worldwide with classic hits incl

Following their sideshows and supporting Metallica during their Australian & New Zealand tour last year, gothic rock icons Evanescence are officially returning to Australia and New Zealand in March 2027 for their biggest headline tour of the region in years. Led by the unmistakable voice of Amy Lee, the band will bring their powerful live show and career-spanning catalogue back to arenas across Australia and New Zealand in support of their latest album, Sanctuary. Fans can ex

On a cool Sydney night at the legendary TikTok Entertainment Centre, Split Enz proved once again why they remain one of the most theatrical, inventive, and beloved bands ever to emerge from New Zealand. Performing to a packed and wildly enthusiastic sold out crowd on May 18, 2026, the group delivered a dazzling mix of art-rock energy, emotional ballads, and timeless new wave brilliance. VIKA & LINDA Opening the evening were Vika & Linda, whose soulful harmonies instantly warm

Brace yourselves! Avenged Sevenfold are officially heading back down under in 2026 for a huge run of shows across Australia and New Zealand. Joining them on this stacked lineup are progressive rock heavyweights Coheed and Cambria and Australia’s own rising force Thornhill — making this one of the most explosive rock tours to hit the region in years. Expect a full-scale production, massive riffs, and a setlist packed with classics alongside newer material. From soaring anthems

There are gigs that feel like concerts, and then there are gigs that feel like time machines. On April 8, 2026, The Black Crowes turned Enmore Theatre into the latter—dragging a sold-out Sydney crowd deep into the sweaty, swaggering heart of rock ’n’ roll. This wasn’t just another tour stop either. The added second Sydney show spoke volumes about demand, with fans eager to witness a band whose blues-soaked, Southern rock sound has endured for decades. And from the moment the

There are gigs you attend, and then there are nights that feel like folklore unfolding in real time. The Pogues at the Sydney Opera House on Easter Monday was firmly the latter—a raucous, emotional, whiskey-soaked celebration that turned one of the world’s most prestigious venues into something closer to a Dublin pub at closing time. From the moment “ Sickbed of Cuchulainn ” kicked things off, the tone was set: chaotic, urgent, and alive. The band didn’t ease into the night

Counting Crows took over Enmore Theatre for a show that balanced nostalgia, reinvention, and raw emotional weight—delivering one of those nights that felt personal from start to finish. From the opening notes of Spaceman in Tulsa, the tone was set—this wasn’t going to be a greatest hits run-through, but a journey. Adam Duritz commanded the stage with a quiet intensity, letting songs breathe, stretch, and evolve. Tracks like *Hard Candy* and *Mr. Jones* sparked huge crowd reac