Slipknot fans in Adelaide and Auckland, this is the news you’ve been waiting for. The iconic nine-piece has announced two standalone sideshows during their 25th-anniversary tour, and at this stage, these are the only headline shows outside Knotfest Australia. If you’ve been hanging to experience the chaos up close, this is your chance.
The Details
Slipknot will be hitting Adelaide and Auckland for two nights only, delivering sets steeped in the fury of their self-titled 1999 debut. Here’s when and where you can catch them:
- Tuesday, 4th March – Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide
- Tuesday, 11th March – Spark Arena, Auckland
These sideshows promise a closer, rawer experience than the festival crowds of Knotfest. Fans can expect a heavy focus on their earliest material—‘Wait and Bleed’, ‘Spit It Out’, and the blistering chaos of tracks like ‘Surfacing’ and ‘Eyeless’. For anyone who missed the energy of Slipknot’s breakout era, this is as close as you’ll get to reliving it.
Presale and Ticket Info
Tickets will be in high demand, and with no other sideshows planned, competition will be fierce. Here’s how to lock yours in:
- KNOTFEST Premium Members Presale: Thursday, 5th December, 9 AM (local time)
- Promoter, Ticketek, Venue Presale: Thursday, 5th December, 10 AM (local time)
- General On Sale: Tuesday, 10th December, 2 PM (local time)
Presale registration is now open via the official Knotfest page. Payment plans through Afterpay will be available, making it easier to secure your place.
What Slipknot Fans Can Expect
Slipknot’s 25th-anniversary tour is all about paying homage to the roots that made them one of the most important bands in metal. Their self-titled debut isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto of the chaos, aggression, and raw emotion that defined their rise. These shows will dig deep into that catalogue, likely paired with some fan-favourite tracks from Iowa and beyond.
For fans in Adelaide and Auckland, this is more than just another gig. It’s a rare opportunity to celebrate a legacy built over two and a half decades. Slipknot aren’t just bringing their classic sound; they’re bringing the energy and intensity that made their 1999-era live shows legendary.
Final Word
Let’s be real—these sideshows aren’t just gigs; they’re moments. Slipknot’s 25th anniversary isn’t about going through the motions or phoning it in. This is a celebration of the album that redefined heavy music in 1999. If you’re one of the lucky ones in Adelaide or Auckland, you’ll be witnessing something rare: Slipknot digging deep into their origins, unearthing the tracks that turned a bunch of masked maniacs from Iowa into legends.
With no other sideshows planned, this is it. There’s no second chance, no “catch them next time.” If that debut album meant something to you—if it pulled you into the chaos and didn’t let go—then you already know this is unmissable.
Grab your tickets, dust off that old jumpsuit, and prepare for an all-out sonic assault. Because when Slipknot comes to town, they don’t just play—they destroy.
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