December 2026 Sideshows Announced
Good Things Festival Announces Extensive Australia and New Zealand Sideshows for December 2026
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The festival dates will be the only Australian opportunity to see Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan, Spiritbox, Polaris, Bad Religion, Alexisonfire and the other listed artists; the sideshows are limited to a selection of performers.
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The sideshows are designed to give fans a more intimate experience, moving selected Good Things performers from the festival grounds into significantly smaller venues.
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Good Things ticket holders can access the first presale from 10 a.m. local time on September 16 only if they purchased a festival ticket by 9 a.m. that day; a broader Good Things, Destroy All Lines and venue-ticketing presale follows on September 17.
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The All-American Rejects’ sideshow set is expected to draw on early-2000s hits including “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight.”
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The announced bill also includes artists such as Polaris, Grinspoon, Speed, Slowly Slowly, Choirboys, All Them Witches, Future Palace, Headwreck and The Home Team, broadening the sideshow program beyond the acts highlighted in the summary.
Good Things Festival is bringing dozens of intimate sideshows to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026, featuring acts like The All-American Rejects, Ministry, and P.O.D. alongside the main festival's headliners Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan, and Spiritbox. The Aure Review reports that the sideshow concerts will give fans a chance to see these bands in smaller venues than the festival grounds. Presales begin September 16 for festival ticket holders, with general sales opening September 18.
The All-American Rejects will perform their first Australian shows in more than 17 years, drawing on early-2000s hits like "Dirty Little Secret" and "Move Along." Noise11 notes the 30 sideshow performances will span Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Wellington, running from late November through December 2026.
Festival Dates and Headliners Set for December
Good Things Festival's three main dates will take place December 4-5, 2026, in Melbourne and Sydney, with a Brisbane date also confirmed. The Live Wire reports these festival dates will be the only Australian opportunity to catch Limp Bizkit, Simple Plan, Spiritbox, Polaris, Bad Religion, and Alexisonfire performing together.
The sideshows represent the only chance to see certain acts in intimate settings. Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, and others will skip the main festival grounds entirely, appearing only at these smaller venue performances across the region.
The All-American Rejects Return After 17-Year Absence
The All-American Rejects are coming back to Australia for the first time since 2009. Their sideshow sets will feature early-2000s classics including "Dirty Little Secret," "Move Along," and "It Ends Tonight." LambGoat highlights this as a major draw for longtime fans of the band.
The band's return marks one of the most anticipated announcements in the sideshow slate. Fans who want to see them perform these hits will need to secure tickets during the presale periods starting September 16.
Presale Timeline and Ticket Access Rules
Good Things Festival ticket holders who purchased passes by 9 a.m. on September 16 can access an exclusive presale starting at 10 a.m. that same day. The Live Wire explains that a broader presale from Good Things, Destroy All Lines, and individual venues follows on September 17. General public ticket sales begin September 18.
The tiered presale system rewards early festival ticket purchasers with first access to popular sideshow dates. Fans who miss the opening presale window still have opportunities to buy tickets the following day through multiple channels.
Extended Artist Roster Spans Rock and Metal Genres
Beyond the major names, the sideshows feature Grinspoon, Slowly Slowly, Choirboys, All Them Witches, Future Palace, Headwreck, and The Home Team. Noise11 notes that 30 total sideshow performances will occur across six cities, broadening the program significantly beyond the initial announcements.
This expanded roster covers nu metal, pop punk, post-hardcore, and alternative rock, giving fans diverse options across multiple venues and dates in Australia and New Zealand.
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