Killswitch Engage return to Australia and New Zealand with brutal special guest

They were last here in support of Iron Maiden for what was an epic showdown of metal's best!

Modern heavy metal giants, Killswitch Engage have announced their return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing more than two decades of genre-defining metal to the stage with their biggest Antipodean headline shows to date.

The tour kicks off in Auckland on Saturday 31 October followed by Wellington on Sunday 1 November, then across to Australia for a slew of dates. Brisbane kicks it off on Tuesday 3 November, then to Sydney on Friday 6 November, Wollongong on Saturday 7 November, down to Forum Melbourne on Tuesday 10 November, over to Adelaide on Thursday 12 November and wrapping in Perth on Saturday 14 November. They will joined by special guests, British heavyweights, Sylosis.

Killswitch Engage Tour Dates

Saturday, October 31: Powerstation, Auckland
Sunday, November 1: Meow Nui, Wellington
Tuesday, November 3: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Friday, November 6: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, November 7: Waves, Wollongong
Tuesday, November 10: Forum, Melbourne
Thursday, November 12: Hindley St, Adelaide
Saturday, November 14: Metro Fremantle, Perth

Keep connected to your live music scene here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (@killswitchengage)

The Western Massachusetts metallers helped redraw the map for modern metal in the early 2000’s, fusing blistering European‑inspired guitar work, East Coast hardcore energy and emotionally charged, uplifting lyrics into a sound that changed the game for a generation of bands and fans.

Across a landmark career, Killswitch Engage have earned three Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance, multiple gold and platinum records, billions of streams and forged a reputation as one of the most powerful live acts in heavy music. From classic albums like Alive Or Just Breathing, The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies through to chart‑topping releases Disarm the Descent, Incarnate and 2019’s Atonement, they’ve consistently raised the bar while packing out venues and festival main stages around the world.

Fresh from celebrating 25 years as a band and the release of their latest album This Consequence, which featured blockbuster single ‘I Believe‘, the biggest radio hit of their career, Killswitch Engage are set to deliver a career‑spanning set for their Australian and New Zealand fans.

Expect a night that runs from era‑defining anthems to new favourites, all delivered with the intensity and heart that has seen them share stages with everyone from Iron Maiden and Slayer to My Chemical Romance, Mastodon, Slipknot and Parkway Drive.

There are a bunch of presales on offer including Spotify Presale on Tuesday 19 May 10am AEST (CODE: KSE26), and Promoter Presale on Wednesday 20 May at 10am AEST (CODE: KSEAUS). General sale goes live on Thursday 21 May at 10am AEST.

Find out full tour information and ticketing options here.