Image: ParkWaves Festival 2024 [@juulia_knipst]
Parkway Drive launched their own festival last year, marking the debut of Parkwaves in Dresden, Germany. Now it's official: when, where, and how the festival is coming back and who’s already confirmed for the lineup. Get ready for something big!
Parkwaves 2026 in Australia – As a Circus Show
Parkway Drive have always had a deep connection with their home country Australia. Most recently, the band performed an emotional, career-defining show at the iconic Sydney Opera House. So it's only fitting that their own festival gets an Australian edition too – or several! With the announcement of Parkwaves 2026, the band revealed that the festival will span eleven dates across Australia in early 2026, including a stop in their hometown, Byron Bay.
But that’s not all – Parkwaves is clearly getting bigger than ever: circus tents, performers, rides, carnival food stalls, and more are planned for the events. The band wrote on Instagram:
"It’s a headbanger’s experience like no other that has to be seen to be believed."
We’re definitely beyond excited to see what’s coming!
Here are all the announced dates:
- Feb 14 – Perth, WA – Langley Park
- Feb 20 – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Showground
- Feb 22 – Geelong, VIC – Geelong Showground
- Feb 28 – Scoresby, VIC – Caribbean Gardens
- Mar 1 – Bendigo, VIC – Bendigo Jockey Club
- Mar 5 – Wollongong, NSW – Thomas Dalton Park
- Mar 7 – Eastern Creek, NSW – Sydney Dragway
- Mar 8 – Maitland, NSW – Maitland Showground
- Mar 12 – Toowoomba, QLD – Queens Park
- Mar 14 – Byron Bay, NSW – Cavanbah Centre
- Mar 15 – Sandstone Point, QLD – Sandstone Point Hotel
Tickets go on sale on July 22 via Parkway Nation and DAL Presale, and July 24 via Park Waves GP.
The first lineup drop featuring The Amity Affliction and more!
Alongside the festival dates, Parkway Drive also revealed the first wave of the Parkwaves 2026 lineup. Joining them are The Amity Affliction, Northlane, Alpha Wolf, and Story of the Year. More bands will be announced soon – stay tuned!
In the meantime, get into the festival spirit with the official Parkwaves playlist:
