Launceston, Tasmania — Foo Fighters have confirmed they will return to Australia in January 2026 for a single, stadium-sized blast at Launceston’s York Park, also known as UTAS Stadium. The rock heavyweights will play a one-night-only show on Saturday 24 January 2026, giving Tasmanian fans a rare chance to see Dave Grohl and co without leaving the island.
First ever Launceston gig — and first Tassie show since 2015
The announcement ends days of speculation sparked by teaser posts from promoter Frontier Touring and leaked posters on social media hinting at a “Take Cover” Australian run. The newly confirmed Launceston concert will be the band’s first show in the city and their first performance in Tasmania since 2015, when they last played Hobart as part of the Sonic Highways tour.
According to reporting by ABC News, the York Park date will be Foo Fighters’ only Australian appearance currently locked in for early 2026, making it a genuine “one-off” event for local fans.
Support acts and who’s joining Foo Fighters on stage
The Launceston show will also put a spotlight on homegrown talent. Support on the night is expected from Brisbane rockers Full Flower Moon Band and Tasmanian psych outfit Spooky Eyes, giving the bill a distinctly Australian flavour before Foo Fighters close out the evening with their stadium anthems.
With a catalogue that includes crowd-roaring staples like “Everlong”, “The Pretender” and “Best of You”, fans can expect one of the band’s trademark marathon sets, often running past the two-hour mark.
Why Launceston — and what it means for a 2026 Australian tour
The decision to plant the Foo Fighters flag in northern Tasmania rather than a mainland capital is already being read as a nod to fans who missed out on previous tours. The band’s last Australian run in 2023 focussed on major mainland stadiums, with Tasmania left off the schedule.
This time, the Apple Isle is getting the first confirmed date. Local media and music sites are framing the concert as part of a broader “Take Cover” 2026 Australian tour, with more cities expected to follow if demand lives up to expectations. For now, though, Launceston’s UTAS Stadium is the only confirmed stop — meaning travel plans into Tasmania could spike once tickets go on sale.
Tickets: when they go on sale and how fans can prepare
Tickets for the Foo Fighters’ Launceston show are due to go on sale next week via official ticketing outlets and Frontier Touring. Fans are being urged to sign up for presale alerts and avoid unofficial resale sites, as the single-date nature of the concert is likely to drive high demand.
- Show: Foo Fighters – “Take Cover” Tasmania one-night-only show
- Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
- Venue: York Park / UTAS Stadium, Launceston
- Supports: Full Flower Moon Band, Spooky Eyes (expected)
- Tickets: On sale next Wednesday via official ticketing partners
Travel, hype and what Launceston can expect
With a global fanbase and a reputation for selling out arenas, Foo Fighters’ one-night-only Tasmanian stop is expected to draw thousands of interstate visitors into Launceston. Hotels near the stadium and across the city are likely to book out quickly once tickets are released, while local businesses will be bracing for a late-January tourism surge.
The gig also lands at a pivotal moment for Tasmania’s major-event ambitions, with ongoing debate around future stadium infrastructure and how the state can compete for world-class tours.
More live-event coverage from Swikblog
If you’re planning your 2026 live-music and sports calendar, you can also read Swikblog’s coverage of headline events like the North London Derby showdown that lit up Premier League conversations, and stay tuned as we track every update on Foo Fighters’ rumoured wider Australian tour.
Note: This article is based on information available at the time of writing. Fans should always check official Foo Fighters and Frontier Touring channels for the latest ticketing and tour announcements.
