When Foo Fighters cancelled their 2022 Australian tour following Taylor Hawkins’ death, nobody knew if the band would tour again. So when they rescheduled those dates for late 2023, their return was, inevitably, quite triumphant.
“Clocking in at 2 hours and 40 minutes, this 2023 version of a Foos live show was ferocious, fun, and close to flawless,” we wrote in a review of one of the 2023 tour’s Melbourne shows.
With the exception of 2014’s Sonic Highways, at least one track from all of the Foos’ 11 albums was played, all with amped-up gusto. And of course, the band paid tribute to their former drummer in song. “The tribute to Hawkins with ‘Aurora’ and its atmospheric riffs and outro jam provides all the feels,” we wrote.
“It’s something which would have seemed unfathomable after such a year of heartache and loss for Grohl and his bandmates. But it served as a testament to how amazingly well the Foo Fighters have regrouped, the magic they can still create live, and proved they have all the passion and pieces in place to continue dominating this environment for years to come.”
Now, the rock band are returning to Australia to play Launceston’s UTAS Stadium on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, supported by Full Flower Moon Band and Spooky Eyes.
It comes as Foo Fighters embark on a new chapter with drummer Ilan Rubin, a US stadium tour for 2026 and brand new music, including the new single “Asking for a Friend”.
Frontman Dave Grohl described the track as “a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear”. He added that it represents “one of many songs to come,” suggesting additional new material may follow.
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Grohl recently reflected on the band’s recent return to live performance, stating: “Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing.”
Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, officially joined the band this year following the departure of Josh Freese. Freese had stepped into the drummer’s seat after the devastating loss of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.
The Tasmanian show confirmation follows days of teasers and promo. Foo Fighters shared a video with the caption: “Take cover Tassie!!!” while Frontier Touring teased “big news incoming” in a post featuring the band’s signature logo.
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Tickets go on sale at 4pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, December 10th. A presale will run from 1pm (AEDT) on Monday, December 8th — register here.
Fans are hoping for more shows Down Under, and a break in their touring schedule could make that a reality. Foo Fighters have two shows scheduled in Mexico and California before they head to Tasmania, then a lengthy gap before playing Welcome to Rockville festival in Florida on May 8th.
That window between late February and early May is more than enough time to add Australian mainland dates, or extend their time in New Zealand.
You can assume they’re willing to be flexible, given their 2023 run gave Melbourne two nights while other cities got one, following strong demand. And this time around, demand certainly warrants more shows.
For complete tour and ticket information, see here.
FOO FIGHTERS – TAKE COVER TASMANIA
Saturday, January 24th
UTAS Stadium, Launceston TAS
