Why I’m So Hyped? It’s been freezing since 2013—but Linkin Park are finally coming back Down Under. I know it feels like waiting for rain in a drought, but trust me: this return is the real rainbow after the drought. Their album From Zero even debuted at #1 in 14 countries, Australia included (Live Nation News, Rolling Stone Australia).
What You’ll Need to Know: Dates & Venues
- Brisbane – Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Melbourne – Sunday, 8 March 2026, Rod Laver Arena
- Sydney – Saturday, 14 March 2026, Qudos Bank Arena (Live Nation News, Rolling Stone Australia)
Think of it like a three-leg tour de force—the kind of mini-series you binge-watch but live and loud.
Pre-Sale & General Sale Breakdown—Timings to Bookmark
Here’s the ticket-launch sprint schedule:
| Ticket Stage | Access Window | Who Gets In |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Fan Club (Legacy/Passport) | Mon 18 Aug – Fri 22 Aug, ~10 am | LPU members (The Music, www.livenation.com.au) |
| Vodafone Pre-sale | Tue 19 Aug – Thu 21 Aug | Vodafone mobile users |
| CommBank Yello (Mastercard) | Tue 19 Aug – Thu 21 Aug | Eligible CommBank Mastercard holders |
| Live Nation Presale | Thu 21 Aug (from noon) – Fri 22 Aug (10 am) | Registered Live Nation users (www.livenation.com.au) |
| General Sale | Fri 22 Aug, from 11 am | Anyone (aka the rest of us) |
I’d treat it like surfing during the perfect swell—you gotta paddle early and ride that wave right when it peaks.
How to Buy: Your Personal Strategy Guide
- Register early for LPU, Vodafone, CommBank, and Live Nation—your keys to winning the ticket lottery.
- Set alerts or alarms for sale times. I use my phone alarm, browser tabs, and a sticky note right next to me—call me paranoid, but it works.
- Stay on official platforms: Live Nation and Ticketek (and Ticketmaster AU) are your safest bets (Live Nation News, www.livenation.com.au, Ticketmaster Australia).
- Beware of fees—Ticketek and Ticketmaster charges can add up, sometimes adding $20–$25 per ticket compared to independent sellers (The Guardian).
What to Expect from the Show
Linkin Park aren’t just bringing nostalgia, they’re bringing new energy. Expect fan favorites like Numb, Faint, Papercut, and fresh bangers such as “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is The Crown” (The Music, Live Nation News). Their comeback feels like that perfect mashup, old-school familiarity, new-school flair.
Maybe More Dates?
Word on the street (and from Reddit users) is that demand is sky-high—so fingers crossed for more Aussie shows (Reddit). Stay ready, because just like that surprise drop on your playlist, you never know when another show might appear.
Are these all-ages shows?
Yep—these dates are open to all ages (The Music).
When do tickets go on general sale?
22 August 2025, at 11 am local time—mark your calendar like it’s a celeb drop (The Music, Live Nation News).
Who’s the new lead vocalist?
That would be Emily Armstrong, along with Colin Brittain—Linkin Park is stepping forward without erasing their legacy (theticketmerchant.com.au, SoapCentral).
Will there be extra fees?
Yes—Ticketek and Ticketmaster fees can add up to $20–25 per ticket compared to indie sellers (The Guardian).
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