Rock titans Foo Fighters have made good on their recent threats, officially announcing plans to head back to Australia in November 2026 – and this time, they’re not just hitting the usual capital city circuit. The band are taking stadium rock to the regions and shining a massive spotlight on homegrown talent along the way.
Dave Grohl and co. will bring their famously marathon live show to Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Adelaide this November, before wrapping things up with Perth in January 2027. Yep — Townsville and Newcastle are officially on the map for one of the biggest rock tours on the planet, proving the Foos’ long-running love affair with Australia extends well beyond the big metro hubs.
Foo Fighters – ‘Your Favorite Toy’
The tour follows their history-making Tasmanian show – the biggest concert ever held in the state – and Grohl’s onstage promise that they’d return before his birthday. Mission accomplished.
But arguably the coolest twist this time around? The support lineup.
Foo Fighters have personally handpicked 12 rising local acts from across Australia to open the shows – meaning every night doubles as a mini showcase of the region’s most exciting emerging talent.
Punters are strongly encouraged to get in early, because the local bill is stacked:
- Brisbane: Full Flower Moon Band + Mini Skirt
- Townsville: Full Flower Moon Band + Downgirl
- Sydney: The Belair Lip Bombs + TEENS
- Newcastle: The Buoys + C.O.F.F.I.N
- Melbourne: The Belair Lip Bombs + FRENZEE
- Adelaide: Kurralta Park + Spooky Eyes
- Perth: Southern River Band + Last Quokka
It’s a seriously diverse mix of indie, punk, garage and rock — basically a curated crash course in who to watch next in the Aussie scene, delivered on stadium stages. Not bad exposure.
The announcement also comes as Foo Fighters have officially announced their 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, set for release on April 24 – and they’ve already dropped the explosive title track to give fans a taste of what’s coming (listen above).
The record was recorded at home and co-produced by the band alongside Oliver Roman, marking another fresh chapter in the Foos’ ever-evolving sound.
According to Dave Grohl, the title track became the creative spark that shaped the entire album.
“‘Your Favorite Toy’ really was the key that unlocked the tone and energetic direction of the new album. We stumbled upon it after experimenting with different sounds and dynamics for over a year, and the day it took shape I knew that we had to follow its lead. It was the fuse to the powder keg of songs we wound up recording for this record. It feels new.”
With over 1.8 million records sold in Australia and nine #1 albums locally – more chart-toppers here than anywhere else in the world – the Foos’ connection to Aussie fans runs deep.
Foos fans can brace for huge singalongs, career-spanning setlists, fresh rock bangers, and the kind of full-throttle stadium energy that’s made them one of the most reliable live acts on Earth.
Peep all the details down below.
Foo Fighters 2026 Australian Tour Dates
- Thursday 5 November 2026 – Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD – Licensed All Ages – tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) axs.com/au With special guests Full Flower Moon Band (Brisbane) + Mini Skirt (Byron Bay)
- Saturday 7 November 2026 – Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Townsville, QLD – Licensed All Ages – tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) axs.com/au With special guests Full Flower Moon Band (Brisbane) + Downgirl (Sydney)
- Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW – Licensed All Ages – tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) axs.com.au With special guests The Belair Lip Bombs (Frankston) + TEENS (Hobart)
- Thursday 12 November 2026 – McDonalds Jones Stadium | Newcastle, NSW – Licensed All Ages – tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) axs.com/au with special guests The Buoys (Sydney) + C.O.F.F.I.N (Sydney)
- Saturday 14 November 2026 – Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC – Licensed All Ages – tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (11am local time) axs.com/au with special guests The Belair Lip Bombs (Frankston) + FRENZEE (Melbourne)
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Coopers Stadium | Adelaide, SA – Licensed All Ages - tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) – axs.com/au With special guests Kurralta Park (Adelaide) + Spooky Eyes (Launceston)
- Monday 25 January 2027 – HBF Park | Perth, WA – Licensed All Ages - tix on sale: Wednesday 25 February (12pm local time) – axs.com/au With special guests Southern River Band (Perth) + Last Quokka (Perth)
Further Reading
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