Bruce Springsteen did not hold back when he tore strips off the American felon at the first E Street Band concert in Minneapolis Tuesday night 31 March 2026.

Against The Grain Festival returns to Brisbane this June featuring Stereolab, Pond and Hatchie to celebrate a decade of Grain.

Alt-Country And Americana Festival Out On The Weekend Will Pause In 2026 As Promoter Love Police Cites Rising Industry Pressures After More Than A Decade In Melbourne

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have unveiled GLORY deluxe, a reimagined edition of their acclaimed 2025 album, with new tracks and stripped back reworks, alongside the release of their “slutty, drivey” single ‘Bath Water'. The band will take the new material on tour across Australia and New Zealand this May, with North American dates also announced for later in the year.

Melbourne Celtic Punk Band Madigan's Wake Honour Irish History With New Single Easter Reflecting On The Legacy Of The 1916 Easter Rising

With The Wailers, The Living End and Taj Farrant leading a decentralised program, Byron Bay pivots to a venue-wide live music takeover following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026

UK alternative soul band Skinny Living will finally make their long-awaited Australian debut in October 2026 with a 14-date run along the east coast, culminating with special appearances at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music in Queensland.

The Band Trixter, Along With Stevie Rachelle and Lorraine Lewis, Pulls Out Of Scheduled Shows From March 26-28, 2026, Citing Issues With Silverback Touring

The Music of Elton Brings MSO x Elton John 1986 Tour to Life, Featuring Chong Lim, Jason Dean and Special Guests Brett Garsed and Lindsay Field

Wu-Tang Clan have begun their Australian farewell run under scrutiny, with Wu-Tang Clan confirming last-minute line-up changes during The Final Chamber Tour

Organisers of the Birdsville Big Red Bash have confirmed the 2026 event will not go ahead, with founder Greg Donovan announcing the festival will return in 2027 with much of the planned line-up intact.

South African singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops returns to Australia in July 2026 with a four-city headline tour following the global success of Feathers And Stone

Interstellar Groove Festival returns in 2026 with an expansive lineup, immersive experiences, and a focus on community connection, spanning October 30 to November 2 in Victoria, Australia by Paul Cashmere

New York Queen of No Wave icon Lydia Lunch returns to Australia in June 2026 with Andrew Coates of Black Cab to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Alan Vega's passing

Las Vegas post-hardcore heavyweights Escape The Fate are finally returning to Australian stages this June, bringing along Arizona metalcore mainstays The Word Alive for a high-energy national tour covering every capital city and a couple of regional stops.

Gold Coast metal pioneers Sunk Loto return with new music and their first shows since 2023, led by the release of Dead Shadows this May

Split Enz have expanded their Forever Enz Tour with new dates in Hamilton, Christchurch and Brisbane as demand surges for the legendary band's long-awaited return to the stage.

Legendary Australian punk band 28 Days are marking three decades of their unique contribution to the country's music scene with a special tour this June, revisiting the songs that defined a generation.

Swedish metal force Avatar will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing their theatrical live show and new album Don't Go In The Forest to local stages

Wu-Tang Clan will deliver their last Australian performances with Bliss n Eso joining every show on the Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour

Stephen Cummings returns with Joy, a deeply personal EP reinterpreting five decades of Australian songwriting, alongside a rare Melbourne performance and a new video for Living In The Balance.

Australian songwriter Mick Thomas expands his creative universe with Top Paddock on Substack while unveiling new single Build This ahead of his national GoSoloComeBack solo tour.

Bachelor Girl return alongside Jessica Mauboy with a reworked Treat Me Good, launching the next chapter of their landmark debut album Waiting For The Day

Don McLean returns to Australia this October, marking 55 years of American Pie with a national tour celebrating the enduring legacy of one of modern songwriting's most influential figures.

Art pop pioneers Sparks, the legendary US duo of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, will light up Australian stages this May with headline performances in Melbourne and Brisbane, alongside a Vivid Live appearance at Sydney Opera House.

Mental As Anything lead an expanded Mullum Roots Festival 2026 line-up, with Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou and a deep Northern Rivers bill confirmed for July

The Black Crowes have confirmed a string of Australian shows after Bluesfest Touring's collapse, with Live Nation stepping in to present the dates and a new Sydney show added to the itinerary

The Wolfe Brothers return to the road with their biggest tour yet, celebrating the chart-topping success of ‘Australian Made' and a record-breaking awards run

Four Rising Young Performers Join Waitress As The Beloved Character Lulu Ahead Of Melbourne Opening

Lisa Simone returns to Australia in 2026 for her fourth consecutive tour - but this time she's taking things beyond the capital cities and into regional Australia.