La Dispute Announce ‘No One Was Driving The Car’ Aus & NZ tour

February 18, 2026

Celebrated post-hardcore innovators La Dispute have officially announced their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand this October, bringing their emotionally charged live show to nine cities across the two regions.

Known for their cathartic performances and deeply literary songwriting, the Michigan-born band will perform a run of headline shows which promise to be an immersive and powerful live experience, cementing them as one of the most influential bands in modern post-hardcore.

Joining them on the Australian dates will be Special Features, while New Zealand shows will feature support from Mieke.

Over the past two decades, La Dispute have earned widespread critical acclaim for their genre-defying sound, blending post-hardcore intensity with spoken-word vulnerability and experimental textures. Their landmark album Wildlife remains widely regarded as a defining release of the 2010s alternative scene, while Panorama was praised for its ambitious storytelling and atmospheric depth. The band continues to sell out venues worldwide and headline major festivals, reinforcing their reputation as one of the most compelling live acts of their generation.

TOUR DATES – OCTOBER 2026

Australia
16 October – Perth – Astor Theatre *
18 October – Frankston – Singing Bird #
19 October – Melbourne – 170 Russell ^
21 October – Adelaide – The Gov #
23 October – Sydney – Liberty Hall #
24 October – Newcastle – King Street #
25 October – Brisbane – Tivoli #

New Zealand
27 October – Wellington – Meow *
28 October – Auckland – Hollywood *

# All ages
* Under 18 with Guardian
^ 18+

Age restrictions vary by venue. Please check with individual venues for entry requirements.

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