Guns N’ Roses reveal dates for East Coast Australia and New Zealand tour
Guns N’ Roses have recently announced an exciting new leg of their 2026 World Tour, focusing on the East Coast of Australia and New Zealand. This announcement follows their extensive 2025 tour across various continents and marks an exciting chapter for the band with the release of two new singles – “Nothin’” and “Atlas”. These singles showcase the band’s diverse creative range, with “Atlas” delivering powerful rock vibes and “Nothin’” bringing introspective melodies and emotional guitar elements to the forefront.
The Australia and New Zealand leg of the World Tour 2026 will kick off in Adelaide at the bp Adelaide Grand Final on Sunday, 29 November, followed by dates in Townsville at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Wednesday, 2 December, Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 5 December, Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium on Tuesday, 8 December, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, 11 December, Sydney’s Engie Stadium on Monday, 14 December, and concluding in Auckland at Eden Park Stadium on Thursday, 17 December.
Guns N’ Roses, as a band, have cemented their place in American rock history as a dynamic, iconic group. Known for their landmark diamond-selling 1987 album, “Appetite For Destruction,” the band has continued to make waves in the music industry. With an extensive catalogue of albums that have amassed over 100 million unit sales, including hits like “Use Your Illusion I and II,” “G N’ R Lies,” and “Chinese Democracy,” Guns N’ Roses are considered one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
On the touring front, Guns N’ Roses are revered for their legendary performances, often spanning over three hours and delivering a mix of fan favorites and rare gems. Their 2024 world tour sold over 1.3 million tickets, solidifying their status as one of the most sought-after acts in the industry. The band’s previous tour, “Not In This Lifetime…,” was a record-breaking success, ranking as the fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time with over 5 million tickets sold.
The current lineup of Guns N’ Roses includes Axl Rose on vocals and keyboards, Duff McKagan on bass, Slash on lead guitar, Dizzy Reed on the keyboard, Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar, Isaac Carpenter on drums, and Melissa Reese on the keyboard. The band shows no signs of slowing down, with more tours and surprises on the horizon.
Joining Guns N’ Roses on this leg of the tour will be hard rock band Airbourne, hailing from regional Victoria, Australia. Known for their high-energy performances and no-nonsense rock sound, Airbourne burst onto the scene in 2007 with their debut album “Runnin’ Wild.” Since then, the band has released multiple successful albums, toured extensively, and earned critical acclaim for their electrifying live performances.
With an impressive rock catalogue and a reputation for delivering powerhouse live shows, Airbourne has solidified their place in the rock world and garnered a loyal following globally. Their honed sound and energetic stage presence have seen them share stages with legendary acts like Iron Maiden, Motörhead, and The Rolling Stones, cementing their status as a force to be reckoned with in the rock music scene.