Concert

A Perfect Circle

Name: A Perfect Circle
Start: 2026-12-06T18:45:00+00:00
Location: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Date

Sunday 6 December 2026

6:45 pm

Venue

Rod Laver Arena

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American alternative rock band A Perfect Circle return to Melbourne this December for the first time since 2013.

Fans have been waiting in anticipation for an announcement following the unveiling of a massive European tour last year, the band’s first headline outing since 2018.

Special guest across all dates is Puscifer, an American rock group formed in Los Angeles by Maynard James Keenan, lead singer of Tool and A Perfect Circle.

Running Times

Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
Start Time: 6:45 pm
Puscifer: TBC
A Perfect Circle: TBC
Event Concludes: TBC

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information

There are several options for your journey to Rod Laver Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
  - Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 
To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Gate 4, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.

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A Perfect Circle

American alternative rock band A Perfect Circle combine atmospheric intensity, progressive songwriting and powerful performances. Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, the band broke through with their debut Mer de Noms, featuring standout tracks “Judith” and “3 Libras”. The album became the highest-charting debut rock release at the time, setting a new benchmark for alternative and hard rock.

Across more than 25 years, the band have released Thirteenth Step, eMOTIVe and Eat the Elephant, which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard Rock Albums chart. The band headlines major festivals and sells out iconic venues, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Madison Square Garden. With cinematic sound and commanding live shows, A Perfect Circle remain a defining force in modern rock.

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Puscifer

American experimental rock project Puscifer blends music, performance art and surreal storytelling into a genre-defying live experience. Led by Maynard James Keenan alongside Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, the project explores sonic and visual worlds through albums like Conditions of My Parole, Money Shot and Existential Reckoning.

Puscifer have performed at festivals including Coachella and Bonnaroo, while selling out theatres across North America and Europe. Their work extends into film, animation and visual narratives, building an evolving creative universe of characters and collaborations. With fearless experimentation and theatrical energy, Puscifer continue to push the boundaries of modern alternative music.