The Biggest Rock and Metal Bands Touring Australia in 2026
Australian rock and metal fans have plenty to look forward to throughout the remainder of 2026.
Ice Nine Kills, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Guns N’ Roses have all confirmed Australian tours, bringing theatrical metalcore, legendary metal and stadium-sized rock shows around the country.
Here are the dates you need to know.
Ice Nine Kills Australian Tour 2026
Ice Nine Kills will return to Australia this September as special guests on Electric Callboy’s TANZNEID World Tour.
Known for transforming horror cinema into theatrical metalcore, the band will perform five shows across the country.
Australian tour dates:
- 4 September: Perth
- 6 September: Adelaide
- 8 September: Melbourne
- 10 September: Sydney
- 13 September: Brisbane
Get ready for the tour and explore the latest Ice Nine Kills merchandise available from Official Merchandise Store.
Iron Maiden and Megadeth Australian Tour 2026
Two metal heavyweights are joining forces this November as Iron Maiden bring their Run For Your Lives World Tour to Australia with special guests Megadeth.
Celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden, the tour will feature material from the band’s first nine studio albums, accompanied by a major new stage production.
Australian tour dates:
- 11 November: Adelaide
- 13 November: Melbourne
- 15 November: Sydney
- 18–19 November: Brisbane
Whether you’re backing Iron Maiden or Megadeth, you can shop official merchandise from both bands ahead of the tour.
Guns N’ Roses Australian Tour 2026
Guns N’ Roses will return to Australia for a huge stadium tour across November and December.
The Australian leg begins at the bp Adelaide Grand Final before travelling to Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney.
Australian tour dates:
- 29 November: Adelaide
- 2 December: Townsville
- 5 December: Brisbane
- 8 December: Newcastle
- 11 December: Melbourne
- 14 December: Sydney
Prepare for a night of legendary rock anthems with official Guns N’ Roses merchandise from Official Merchandise Store.
Get Ready for Australia’s Biggest Rock and Metal Tours
From Ice Nine Kills kicking things off in September to Guns N’ Roses closing out the year with a stadium run, the remainder of 2026 is shaping up to be massive for Australian music fans.
Show your support before the bands hit the stage and shop official Ice Nine Kills, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Guns N’ Roses merchandise from Official Merchandise Store.
