Guns N' Roses to Headline 2026 Adelaide Grand Final Concert

Rock legends to perform one-off open-air show in Australia's City of Churches on November 29.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Guns N' Roses will headline the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert on November 29, marking the rock band's return to Australia four years after their last tour of the country. The concert will serve as the culmination of the Supercars season, following in the footsteps of AC/DC's performance at the event in 2025.

Why it matters

Guns N' Roses' appearance at the 2026 Adelaide Grand Final Concert is a major coup for the event, which has previously hosted other iconic rock acts like AC/DC. The band's return to Australia is also significant, as they continue to tour globally and release new music, maintaining their status as one of the most legendary rock groups of all time.

The details

The band will visit South Australia four years after their last tour of the country in November and December 2022. The Adelaide show follows Guns N' Roses' 2025 world tour, which took them to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The group has also released two new songs, 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas,' their first new music since 2023's one-off singles 'The General' and 'Perhaps.'

  • Guns N' Roses last toured Australia in November and December 2022.
  • The 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert will take place on November 29, 2026.

The players

Guns N' Roses

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted American rock band known for hit songs like 'Sweet Child O' Mine' and 'November Rain.'

Slash

The lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, known for his iconic top hat and virtuosic guitar playing.

Axl Rose

The lead singer of Guns N' Roses, known for his powerful vocals and energetic stage presence.

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What they’re saying

“We took a bunch of material that [singer] Axl [Rose] had and we sat down and listened to it and we sort of picked out all the different songs that we wanted to do, and what Axl wanted to do, and we just took all of the guitars and bass off and re-did it.”

— Slash, Guitarist (KOMP 92.3)

“It's good to have a couple of songs that we're promoting and then a tour that's really a long tour.”

— Slash, Guitarist (KOMP 92.3)

What’s next

The artist presale for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert runs until February 15 at 5pm local time.

The takeaway

Guns N' Roses' return to Australia for the 2026 Adelaide Grand Final Concert is a testament to the band's enduring popularity and status as one of the greatest rock acts of all time. The event will serve as a culmination of the Supercars season and continue the tradition of hosting iconic rock performers.