Rocking Down Under: Foo Fighters announce stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand

Foo Fighters to Embark on Major Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Rock band Foo Fighters has announced that they will embark on a major stadium tour in Australia and New Zealand, beginning on November 29th, 2023, at Perth’s HBF Park. The much-anticipated tour will see the legendary rockers perform in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane before crossing the Tasman Sea for outdoor concerts in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington in January 2024.

A cherished connection with Australasian audiences

The Foo Fighters have always had a close connection with Australian and New Zealand audiences. In fact, last year, as COVID lockdowns lifted and borders began to open, the band were the first international act to perform a full-capacity stadium show in Australia since early 2020. This performance came as a much-needed boost for Australian audiences who had been starved of live events due to the pandemic.

The Foo Fighters are produced by Frontier Touring, the concert specialist founded by the late Michael Gudinski. The fact that Dave Grohl, the band’s lead vocalist, was close to Gudinski is further testament to the action-packed touring schedule the legendary producer put the band through over his long career.

The Band’s Latest Studio Album

The band’s 11th studio album, But Here We Are, was released last Friday and represents a new dawn for the band. Their well-loved talismanic drummer, Taylor Hawkins, passed away last year, but the band’s new drummer, Josh Freese, a veteran studio and touring drummer, has filled the gap admirably.

Tour Details

The ANZ tour tickets will go on sale on Thursday, June 15th, via frontiertouring.com/foofighters, with pre-sales available from this Friday, June 9th. The tour features the following lineup of concerts:

• Nov. 29 — HBF Park, Perth, WA.
• Dec. 2 — Coopers Stadium, Adelaide, SA
• Dec. 4 — AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC
• Dec. 9 — Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW
• Dec. 12 — Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
• Jan. 20, 2024 — GO Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland, NZ
• Jan. 24, 2024 — Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, NZ
• Jan. 27, 2024 — Sky Stadium, Wellington, NZ

The concerts are presented by Frontier Touring, American Express, Triple M (AU), and The Rock (NZ).

Editorial and Advice

Despite the many benefits that come with the lifting of restrictions and the re-commencement of live events, it is critical that the tour organizers prioritize and implement measures to keep the bands, audiences, and local communities safe. It is essential to comply with enhanced hygiene measures, including the wearing of masks, frequent hand sanitization, and social distancing, to minimize the risk of transmission and ensure a successful and sustainable tour.

The arrival of the Foo Fighters in Australia and New Zealand in late 2023 and early 2024 is a much-awaited event, and fans should seize the opportunity to witness the legendary rockers in action. In addition to the world-class performances, the tour also represents a significant boost for the live events industry. With the current pandemic-related challenges, the tour is expected to provide a significant financial injection into the industry and support local jobs.