Shinedown and Bush Announce Co-Headlining Australia Tour

The two rock bands will hit the road together Down Under starting in September.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Having already toured together in the United States, the rock bands Shinedown and Bush have announced a co-headlining tour of Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in September 2026. Presales begin on March 10 at 9 a.m. local time, and tickets will go on sale to the general public on March 13 at 11 a.m. local time.

Why it matters

This tour marks the continued partnership between two of rock music's biggest acts, as Shinedown and Bush have found success touring together in the past. The co-headlining run will allow fans in Australia and New Zealand to experience both bands on the same bill.

The details

Shinedown and Bush previously toured together in the U.S. in 2025, with Bush opening for Shinedown on their Dance, Kid, Dance tour. Now, the two bands will share the stage as co-headliners for their upcoming Australia and New Zealand trek. Shinedown is also set to launch the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II U.S. tour in May 2026 with support from Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, and From Ashes to New. Meanwhile, Bush will kick off a U.S. tour in April 2026 in support of their latest album, 2025's I Beat Loneliness.

  • Presales for the Australia/New Zealand tour begin on March 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. local time.
  • Tickets for the general public go on sale on March 13, 2026 at 11 a.m. local time.
  • The co-headlining tour of Australia and New Zealand is set to kick off in September 2026.

The players

Shinedown

An American rock band known for hits like "Second Chance" and "45".

Bush

A British rock band best known for songs like "Glycerine" and "Comedown".

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What’s next

Fans can purchase presale tickets starting on March 10, 2026, with general public tickets going on sale on March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The co-headlining tour between Shinedown and Bush demonstrates the continued demand for live rock music, as two of the genre's biggest acts team up to bring their hits to audiences in Australia and New Zealand.