System of a Down will return to Australia in 2027 for three stadium concerts with Faith No More, giving fans their first opportunity to see both influential bands locally in more than a decade. The tour covers Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane before continuing to Wellington, New Zealand.
System of a Down last performed in Australia at Soundwave 2012, while Faith No More’s previous visit was Soundwave 2015. The announcement follows a successful UK and European stadium run that included sold-out shows in Paris, London and Warsaw.
System of a Down Australia tour dates
- 22 January 2027: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- 27 January 2027: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- 1 February 2027: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- 7 February 2027: Hnry Stadium, Wellington
No Perth or Adelaide concert has been announced. Additional dates remain possible if demand is strong, but fans should not make travel plans based on speculation.
Artist presale times
The artist presale begins Tuesday, 28 July 2026 for fans registered with the System of a Down or Faith No More mailing lists.
- Sydney: 9am on 28 July
- Melbourne and Wellington: 10am on 28 July
- Brisbane: 11am on 28 July
The listed times are local to each city. Artist allocations remain available until the scheduled closing time on 30 July or until sold out.
PayPal, TEG Live and My Ticketek presales
PayPal First Access opens Wednesday, 29 July at 9am in Sydney, 10am in Melbourne and 11am in Brisbane. It is limited to Australian shows and requires a valid PayPal account at checkout.
TEG Live and My Ticketek presales begin Thursday, 30 July. Sydney opens at 10am, Melbourne and Wellington at 11am, and Brisbane at midday. My Ticketek users can register through the event waitlist.
Confirmed schedules, registration information and authorised ticket destinations are available on the official TEG Live tour page.
When general tickets go on sale
General public sales begin Friday, 31 July 2026. Sydney tickets open at 10am, Melbourne and Wellington at 11am, and Brisbane at midday.
Ticket prices were not included in the initial announcement. Fans searching for System of a Down Australia ticket prices should wait for the authorised Ticketek listings rather than relying on unofficial resale advertisements.
A limit of eight tickets applies per transaction. Orders exceeding the published limit may be cancelled, so buyers organising larger groups should check the conditions before completing payment.
VIP packages and seating information
VIP options are available and may include early entry, exclusive merchandise and access to a dedicated lane. Buyers should confirm the seating category and inclusions because a VIP package does not automatically include a meeting or photograph with either band.
Final seating maps, accessible ticket arrangements, age restrictions and general-admission standing rules may differ by venue. Concert start times are still to be confirmed.
Accor Stadium has confirmed that public transport to and from the Sydney concert will be included with event tickets. Detailed travel arrangements will be issued closer to the performance.
Why this stadium pairing matters
System of a Down developed a distinctive sound combining metal, alternative rock and Armenian influences. Their five-album catalogue includes enduring songs such as “Chop Suey!”, “Toxicity”, “Aerials” and “B.Y.O.B.”
Faith No More broadened alternative metal by combining heavy rock with funk, punk and experimental music. Tracks including “Epic”, “Midlife Crisis” and “Easy” helped the band reach audiences beyond the traditional metal scene.
The two established fanbases and long gap between Australian appearances could create strong early demand. Fans comparing other heavy-music events can check the Lamb of God and Trivium Australia tour schedule.
What buyers should do before the sale
Fans should create or update their Ticketek account, save valid payment details and confirm the correct city before entering the queue. Presale registration provides access to a sale window but does not guarantee a ticket.
Only authorised ticket links should be used. Unofficial sellers may advertise inflated prices before genuine availability is clear, while mistaken venue or date selections may be difficult to change later.
The announcement forms part of a busy period for stadium rock in Australia, with the confirmed Guns N’ Roses Australia stadium tour providing another major option for rock audiences.
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