Good Things Festival 2026 Tickets

Good Things Festival is back in December 2026, bringing a huge weekend of rock, punk, metal and alternative music to Australia’s east coast. 

This year's festival is headlined by Limp Bizkit, with a stacked lineup of international and Australian acts heading to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Browse Good Things Festival tickets through Ticket Merchant and find the latest availability for your city. 

Good Things Festival 2026 dates

Good Things Festival in Melbourne opens the weekend at Flemington Racecourse, with the festival then travelling north for shows in Sydney and Brisbane on consecutive days. 

Good Things Festival lineup 2026

Limp Bizkit will headline Good Things Festival 2026, returning to the festival after previously appearing in 2023.

The Good Things Festival lineup also features Simple Plan, Spiritbox and Polaris, alongside a mix of international heavyweights, punk favourites and Australian acts. Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, Millencolin, MXPX, Ministry, Grinspoon, The Choirboys, Speed and Slowly Slowly are among some of the other artists announced for the 2026 festival. For the full lineup, check out the official Good Things website. 

Where to buy Good Things Festival tickets

You can browse Good Things Festival tickets through Ticket Merchant for the 2026 events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. As a secondary ticket marketplace, Ticket Merchant provides access to tickets for major festivals, concerts and live events across Australia.

Whether you're heading to Good Things Festival Sydney or catching the festival in another city, ticket prices and availability can vary depending on the event and current demand. Check the latest listings for your preferred date to compare available tickets.

About Good Things Festival

Good Things Festival is an Australian music festival dedicated to rock, punk, metal and alternative music. Launched in 2018, the festival takes place across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane over one weekend each December.

Over the years, Good Things has brought some of the biggest names in alternative and heavy music to Australia. Previous lineups have included The Offspring, Stone Sour, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, Korn, TOOL, Weezer, Garbage, Deftones and Limp Bizkit.

The festival has also become a major platform for Australian acts, with local bands appearing alongside international headliners across its multiple stages.

What to expect

Good Things packs a large multi-artist lineup into a single festival day, with performances spread across multiple stages. The focus is firmly on the heavier end of live music, moving between punk and pop-punk through to metalcore, hardcore, alternative rock and metal.

With dozens of artists performing throughout the day, planning ahead is part of the experience. The Good Things Festival timetable and app is released closer to the event, setting out stage times for each artist and making it easier to plan who you want to see across the day.

For fans attending Good Things Festival in Brisbane, Sunday brings the three-day festival run to a close at Brisbane Showgrounds. Alongside the live music, festival-goers across all three cities can expect food and drink options, merchandise, cloakroom and other festival facilities throughout each venue.

FAQs about Good Things Festival

When is the Good Things Festival 2026?

Good Things Festival 2026 takes place from 4th to 6th December. Melbourne opens the festival on Friday 4th December, followed by Sydney on Saturday 5th December and Brisbane on Sunday 6th December. 

Who is playing at Good Things Festival 2026?

Limp Bizkit will headline Good Things Festival 2026. The lineup also includes Simple Plan, Spiritbox, Polaris, Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, Millencolin, MXPX, Ministry, Grinspoon, The Choirboys, Speed and Slowly Slowly, with more artists making up the wider bill. 

Where is the Good Things Festival held? 

Good Things Festival takes place in three Australian cities. The 2026 events will be held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Sydney Showground in Sydney and Brisbane Showgrounds in Brisbane. 

Is the Good Things Festival 18+? 

The Good Things Festival isn't strictly an 18+ event. It is a 16+ event, with Photo ID required for those under 18. You’ll also need to provide emergency contract details for a parent or guardian when purchasing a ticket. 

How much are Good Things Festival tickets? 

Good Things Festival ticket prices can vary depending on ticket type and current availability. Browse the latest Good Things Festival tickets through Ticket Merchant to compare current listings and pricing for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. 

How can I buy Good Things Festival tickets? 

Browse Good Things Festival tickets through Ticket Merchant and choose your preferred event in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. You can also check out our FAQ section or contact the Ticket Merchant team if you have specific questions. 

Will there be Good Things Festival sideshows?

Good Things Festival sideshows are often announced closer to the festival, giving fans another opportunity to catch selected artists from the lineup outside the main event. These shows typically bring some of the festival’s international acts to smaller venues across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for more intimate headline performances.

Keep an eye out as December approaches for any Good Things Festival 2026 sideshow announcements.

How can I buy Good Things Festival sideshow tickets? 

Good Things Festival sideshow tickets are sold separately from festival tickets and can be harder to secure, particularly when popular international acts are playing smaller venues. Sideshows are typically announced closer to the festival, with selected artists performing additional shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Once sideshows are announced, check Ticket Merchant for current ticket listings and availability.