Concert

Queens of the Stone Age

Date

Sunday 13 December 2026

6:35 pm


Venue

Rod Laver Arena

US rockers Queens of the Stone Age are coming back to Melbourne this December! Joined by special guests Primus and Tropical Fu*k Storm.

Running Times
  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
    • Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
  • Start Time: 6:35 pm
  • Tropical Fu*k Storm: TBC
  • Primus: TBC
  • Queens of the Stone Age: TBC
  • Event Concludes: TBC

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

Important Event Information
  • Melbourne Park is introducing AXS as its new Official Ticketing Partner. Please note the following ticketing conditions for your event:
    • Ticketek ticket delivery for Queens of the Stone Age has been intentionally delayed. Your tickets will be issued by AXS by mid-October.
    • If you purchased Ticketek tickets and don’t already have an AXS account, one will be created using the email address associated with your Ticketek booking. To access your account, reset your AXS password and follow the prompts to complete your account set up.
    • If you purchased AXS tickets, download the AXS app and sign in to your account before arriving to ensure a smooth entry.
    • Visit our Ticketing page for more information about your tickets and frequently asked questions. Contact AXS for ticketing support, including assistance with ticket delivery if your tickets have not arrived by mid-October.
  • 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 booked in advance by visiting your event page on AXS and selecting Accessible Parking under Available Offers. Book early, as spaces are limited. Accessible parking bookings made through Ticketek for Queens of the Stone Age before 22 August remain valid.
  • 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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Queens of the Stone Age

Formed by Joshua Homme against the backdrop of California’s 1990s Palm Desert scene, Queens of the Stone Age have grown into one of rock’s most influential and uncompromising bands. Defying easy categorisation, the group has continually evolved across 8 acclaimed studio albums, blending hard rock, psychedelia, blues and alternative influences.

Regularly hailed as one of the world’s greatest live bands, Queens of the Stone Age features Joshua Homme alongside Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore. What began as generator parties in the desert has evolved into a globally celebrated live phenomenon, with the band’s explosive performances and uncompromising musicianship continuing to captivate audiences around the world.

Primus

Originally formed in 1984, Primus have long stood apart as one of rock’s most original and uncompromising bands. Blending metal, funk, alternative, punk, country and experimental influences into a sound entirely their own, the trio became responsible for some of the most cutting-edge and inventive rock music of the 1990s. Primus went on to achieve global success, touring alongside some of rock’s biggest names and headlining the Lollapalooza Festival.

Following Tim Alexander’s return to the band, the classic Claypool-LaLonde-Alexander lineup reunited once again, reigniting the unmistakable chemistry that helped define Primus’ singular sound. Renowned for their virtuosic musicianship, eccentric creativity and unforgettable live performances, the band continue to captivate audiences.

Tropical Fu*k Storm

Formed in 2016 following the hiatus of acclaimed Australian band The Drones, Tropical Fu*k Storm have earned a reputation as one of the most adventurous and unpredictable acts in contemporary rock. The band blend art rock, post-punk, experimental noise and psychedelia into a genre-defying sound renowned for its intensity, sharp social commentary and fearless creativity.

Their acclaimed catalogue continues to expand with their fourth studio album, Fairyland Codex. Recorded at the band’s Dodgy Brothers studio in Nagambie, Fairyland Codex explores themes of societal collapse through Tropical Fu*k Storm’s distinctive blend of chaos, wit and sonic experimentation.