Dust off your fingerless gloves and studded belts – Good Charlotte are coming home.
The pop-punk titans who soundtracked an entire generation’s teen angst and eyeliner tears will return to Australia in February 2026 for the Motel Du Cap World Tour — their first Aussie shows in eight years, and the first dates announced on their world tour.
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Kicking off Tuesday, 17 February in Perth, the run will also hit Brisbane, Bendigo and Sydney, with Yellowcard and Kisschasy along for the ride.
Celebrating the release of their forthcoming eighth studio album Motel Du Cap, the tour promises a set stacked with new anthems and old-school bangers – from ‘Lifestyles of the Rich & the Famous’ and ‘The Anthem’ to ‘Little Things’ and ‘I Just Wanna Live’.
If you ever scribbled “GC” on your schoolbooks or dyed your fringe black after watching Rage, this one’s for you.
“Australia is such a special place to Good Charlotte and to me personally,” Joel Madden says in a press statement. “It feels like a home away from home in many ways, and we can’t wait to head back there for some big shows. It’s been far too long since we’ve spent time with our Aussie fans – we’re all in for a big treat.”
Joining the Maddens and co are Yellowcard, fresh off their reunion and new Travis Barker–produced album Better Days, and beloved Aussie heroes Kisschasy, who’ve officially risen from the ashes with a brand-new single and reissue of their ARIA-topping Hymns For The Nonbeliever LP.
It’s been a long time coming – Good Charlotte’s last Aussie appearance was back in 2018 for Download Festival. Now, with a new album, renewed energy, and three generations of fans ready to lose their voices again, this tour is shaping up to be the ultimate emo family reunion.
Cop all the deets down below.
Good Charlotte 2026 Australian Tour Dates
With Yellowcard + Kisschasy
- Tue 17 Feb 2026 – RAC Arena, Perth
- Thu 19 Feb 2026 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Sat 21 Feb 2026 – Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo
- Wed 25 Feb 2026 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
PRE-SALE & ON SALE INFO
- Telstra Plus Members – Wednesday 15th October 9am (local time) – Friday 17th October 9am (local time). Telstra Plus members will gain exclusive access to tickets 48 hrs ahead of the Artist official presale in the Telstra Plus Exclusive Presale from or until allocation is exhausted. Only available to Telstra Plus members. Eligibility criteria, fees & charges and T&Cs apply.
- Good Charlotte Fan Club – Friday 17th October 9am (local time) to Monday 20th October 10am (local time).
- Untitled Members and Spotify Fan First – Friday 17th October 10am (local time) to Monday 20th October 10am (local time). Untitled Members presale sign up HERE.
- General Public – tickets will go on sale on Monday 20th October 11am (local) from HERE.
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