Haywire join Rise Against and Dropkick Murphys on Aus Tour
Boston hardcore outfit Haywire have been announced as special guests for Rise Against and Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming Australian tour this November and December.
The addition makes an already impressive punk rock lineup even stronger, with the three bands set to hit Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, alongside an appearance at Gosford’s Meltdown Festival.
Haywire have quickly established themselves as one of hardcore’s most talked-about acts, building a reputation for relentless touring and chaotic live performances. The band have played around 400 shows in less than three years, including an astonishing 96 performances in just 101 days during the summer of 2025.
The announcement follows the release of their latest album, I Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye, which arrived earlier this month via Roadrunner Records.
Chicago punk veterans Rise Against will headline the run alongside Boston’s Dropkick Murphys, with both bands bringing their extensive back catalogues to some of Australia’s biggest venues.
The tour will also stop at Meltdown Festival on Saturday 28 November, where all three bands will join The Living End and Jebediah at The Entertainment Grounds in Gosford.
Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys and Haywire – Australian Tour 2026
Thursday 26 November – Melbourne
John Cain Arena
Saturday 28 November – Gosford: Meltdown Festival, The Entertainment Grounds
With The Living End and Jebediah
Sunday 29 November – Brisbane: Riverstage
Tuesday 1 December – Sydney: Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Friday 4 December – Perth: Red Hill Auditorium
Tickets are on sale now via Live Nation Australia.
