GUNS N ROSES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA 2026!
- How Good! Chronicles
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
Rock legends Guns N' Roses have officially announced their long-awaited return to Australia as part of their massive World Tour 2026, bringing one of the most iconic live rock shows back to stadiums across the country this November and December. Joining them on all Australian dates will be Australian hard-rock powerhouse Airbourne, promising fans an electrifying night of high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll.
The tour marks Guns N’ Roses’ first Australian run in several years and follows an enormous global schedule that has seen the band dominate stages across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. With legendary frontman Axl Rose, guitar hero Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan leading the charge, fans can expect a career-spanning set packed with classics and newer material alike.
Australian Tour Dates
The Australian leg kicks off at the end of November before rolling through major cities and stadiums across the country:
29th November 2026 – Adelaide, SA – bp Adelaide Grand Final
2nd December 2026 – Townsville, QLD – Queensland Country Bank Stadium
5th December 2026 – Brisbane, QLD – Suncorp Stadium
8th December 2026 – Newcastle, NSW – McDonald Jones Stadium
11th December 2026 – Melbourne, VIC – Marvel Stadium
14 December 2026 – Sydney, NSW – ENGIE Stadium
The tour will then conclude with a final show in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th December.
Airbourne Bringing Aussie Firepower
Providing support on the entire tour will be Warrnambool-born rock outfit Airbourne, known worldwide for their explosive stage presence and classic, no-frills hard-rock sound. The band—formed by brothers Joel and Ryan O’Keeffe—has built a reputation for adrenaline-fuelled performances that perfectly complement Guns N’ Roses’ stadium spectacle.
Tickets and Presales
Multiple presale options will be available for fans, including early access for members of the Guns N’ Roses Nightrain fan club, with general ticket sales scheduled to begin 13 March 2026.
A Night of Rock History
For Australian fans, the December shows promise to be some of the biggest rock events of 2026. With Guns N’ Roses delivering their legendary catalogue—think “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Paradise City,” and “Welcome to the Jungle”—and Airbourne bringing raw Australian energy to the stage, the tour is shaping up to be a celebration of pure, unapologetic rock music.
Dust off your leather jackets and bandanas—Guns N’ Roses are coming back to Australia, and they’re bringing the thunder.
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