Guns N' Roses Lock In 2026 Australian Tour: Brisbane & Newcastle Confirmed
Well, well, well... look who’s decided to grace our shores again. Axl, Slash and the crew are packing their leather pants and heading Down Under in 2026. That’s right, Guns N’ Roses fans – it’s time to dust off your top hats and get ready to scream “Sweet Child o’ Mine” at the top of your lungs. The rock legends have just dropped the news that they’ll be bringing their Guns N‘ Roses Tour 2026 to Australia, and the first two cities are locked and loaded: Brisbane and Newcastle.
Queensland and New South Wales Get the First Nod
Brisbane will play host to the Gunners at a major stadium (we’re betting on Suncorp, but nothing’s officially confirmed yet), while Newcastle scores a massive coup with a show at McDonald Jones Stadium. These two dates are just the beginning – if history’s any guide, we’ll likely see them hit Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth before they’re done. The band’s last few trips down here have been massive, and with the current line-up of Axl, Slash and Duff holding steady, you know they’re going to deliver the goods.
More Than Just an Aussie Tour
The 2026 world tour is shaping up to be one for the ages. Word on the street is they’re also being eyed for some serious festival real estate, including the mighty Monsters of Rock 2026 and Mexico’s massive TECATE PAL NORTE. And while whispers of a joint Guns N‘ Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour refuse to die (can you imagine that double bill?), this 2026 run is all about the Roses themselves – and that’s more than enough.
What Can We Expect From the Setlist?
If you’ve caught them in the past decade, you know they’re not shy about pulling out the deep cuts alongside the anthems. But let’s be real – everyone’s there for the hits. Here’s a quick list of the songs that are absolutely guaranteed to bring the house down:
- Welcome to the Jungle – the ultimate opener
- Paradise City – singalong central
- Sweet Child o’ Mine – Slash’s iconic riff
- November Rain – get those lighters (or phones) up
- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – the Dylan cover that’s become their own
How to Get Tickets
Official on-sale dates haven’t been announced yet, but if you’re smart, you’ll start planning now. Pre-sale codes will be gold dust, so sign up to the usual outlets (Ticketek, Ticketmaster) and keep your eyes peeled. These shows are going to move faster than Axl’s mood swings – trust me.
For a band that’s been at it for four decades, Guns N’ Roses still sound like they’re hungry. The 2026 Australian leg is shaping up to be a proper rock ’n‘ roll party. Whether you’re a diehard who’s seen them 20 times or a casual fan who just wants to hear the classics live, this is one tour you don’t want to miss. Watch this space for more dates – I’d bet my last stubby holder they’re coming to a city near you.