Queens of the Stone Age are heading back to Australia and New Zealand this December, with the acclaimed rock outfit announcing a seven date run that will close out their 2026 touring schedule.
Joining Queens of the Stone Age on every stop are legendary alternative rock pioneers Primus, alongside Australian experimental favourites Tropical Fuck Storm, making this one of the biggest rock packages of the year.
The tour marks Queens of the Stone Age’s first return to the region since 2024 and follows an already packed international schedule that includes European dates with System of a Down, US shows alongside Foo Fighters and a headline performance in Iceland.
The band will launch the tour in Adelaide before travelling through Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, wrapping things up in Auckland just before Christmas.
Queens of the Stone Age with Primus & Tropical Fuck Storm Tour Dates:
- Tuesday, December 8th – Adelaide, The Drive
- Friday, December 11th – Hobart, MyState Bank Arena
- Sunday, December 13th – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
- Tuesday, December 15th – Sydney, Afterpay Arena
- Wednesday, December 16th – Newcastle, Newcastle Entertainment Centre
- Friday, December 18th – Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Sunday, December 20th – Auckland, Spark Arena
Artist and Mastercard presales opening tomorrow (Thursday, July 16th) before Live Nation’s presale begins on Friday, July 17th. General public tickets go on sale from 11am local time on Monday, July 20th.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit Live Nation Australia and Live Nation New Zealand.
Queens of the Stone Age ‘Easy Street’
The announcement also arrives on the back of the release of the band’s brand new single, Easy Street, their first new music since 2023’s In Times New Roman, the track debuted live during the band’s Catacombs tour before receiving an official release via Matador Records and Remote Control Records.
Featuring guest vocals from Nikki Lane, Easy Street blends acoustic guitars, psychedelic textures and Queens of the Stone Age’s unmistakable groove. The accompanying video, directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse from a concept by Josh Homme, follows Homme as he attempts to outrun an eccentric cast of characters before delivering an unexpected twist.
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