Quick Read
- Guns N’ Roses extended their 2026 World Tour to Australia and New Zealand.
- The tour features seven stadium shows from November 29th to December 17th, 2026.
- This marks the band’s first return to Australasia since their 2022 tour.
- Australian band Airbourne will support Guns N’ Roses on all dates.
- General ticket sales began on March 13th, with various pre-sales held earlier.
SYDNEY (Azat TV) – Legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses have announced a significant extension of their 2026 World Tour, adding seven stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand this November and December. The highly anticipated return to Australasia, their first since 2022, comes in response to strong fan demand following previous legs of their global trek across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America earlier this year.
The announcement, made in early March 2026, confirms the band’s continued global presence and their commitment to reaching fans worldwide. This new leg of the tour follows a busy 2025 schedule and the release of new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” their first new music since 2023, signaling a vibrant new chapter for the iconic group, as reported by Rolling Stone Australia.
Guns N’ Roses Down Under: Tour Dates and Locations
The Australasian leg of the Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026 is set to kick off on Sunday, November 29th, headlining the bp Adelaide Grand Final in Adelaide, South Australia. From there, Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan, along with the rest of the band, will journey through several major Australian cities before concluding their run in New Zealand.
The confirmed dates and venues are:
- Sunday, November 29th: bp Adelaide Grand Final, Adelaide, SA
- Wednesday, December 2nd: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, QLD
- Saturday, December 5th: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
- Tuesday, December 8th: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, NSW
- Friday, December 11th: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
- Monday, December 14th: Engie Stadium, Sydney, NSW
- Thursday, December 17th: Eden Park Stadium, Auckland, NZ
Australian rockers Airbourne will join Guns N’ Roses as special guests for all dates on the Australasian tour, promising an electrifying concert experience for fans, Billboard confirmed.
Anticipation Builds: Ticket Information and Pre-Sales
Tickets for the Melbourne and Auckland shows will be available for general purchase from 12:00 PM local time on Friday, March 13th. For Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Sydney, general sales will commence an hour later, at 1:00 PM local time on the same day.
Fans eager to secure their spots early have access to several pre-sale opportunities. The Guns N’ Roses artist pre-sale for Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Sydney began Wednesday, March 11th, at 1:00 PM local time, requiring Ticketmaster registration. Nightrain Fan Club members received first access, with their pre-sale opening Friday, March 6th, at 1:00 PM local time. Mastercard cardholders also had a pre-sale option starting Monday, March 9th, at 1:00 PM local time. Additional pre-sales for Live Nation and Westfield members began Thursday, March 12th, at 1:00 PM local time, according to Rolling Stone Australia.
For Melbourne and Auckland, specific pre-sale timings shifted slightly, with the artist pre-sale starting Wednesday, March 11th, at 12:00 PM local time, and Nightrain members gaining access Friday, March 6th, at 12:00 PM local time. Mastercard (Melbourne) and Westpac Mastercard (Auckland) cardholders had pre-sale access from Monday, March 9th, at 12:00 PM local time, with Live Nation and Westfield member pre-sales starting Thursday, March 12th, at 12:00 PM local time.
Beyond the Stage: New Music and Band Lineup
The 2026 World Tour, which began in March 2026 with a performance at Mexico’s Tecate Pa’l Norte festival, has been a testament to the band’s enduring appeal and continued musical output. Guitarist Slash has hinted at the possibility of more new music, stating that “there is so much material at this point” and that new releases “will just happen when it happens,” according to The News.com.pk.
The current lineup features Axl Rose on vocals and keyboards, Duff McKagan on bass, Slash on lead guitar, Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese on keyboards, Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar, and Isaac Carpenter on drums. This configuration has been a stable force, continuing the band’s legacy since Slash and McKagan rejoined for the “Not in This Lifetime… Tour” a decade ago, an anniversary that will be marked next month, as noted by 1News.co.nz.
A Decade of Reunion: Guns N’ Roses’ Enduring Legacy
The upcoming Australasian tour not only brings a beloved rock act back to the region but also highlights the remarkable journey of Guns N’ Roses since the reunion of its core members. Their ability to consistently fill stadiums worldwide, coupled with the release of new material, underscores their sustained relevance in the contemporary music landscape. The enthusiastic response to the tour extension reflects a dedicated global fanbase eager to experience both classic hits and the band’s evolving sound.
The band’s continued ability to draw massive crowds and release new music years after their initial heyday demonstrates a unique blend of nostalgia and ongoing creative vitality, cementing their status as a perennial force in rock music.