The Good Things Festival 2026 Sideshows Are Here!

At Good Things Festival in 2026, the three festival dates in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this December will be the only place to exclusively catch LIMP BIZKIT, SIMPLE PLAN, SPIRITBOX, BAD RELIGION, ALEXISONFIRE, BILMURI, CHAD GRAY, MXPX, NECK DEEP and VOICE OF BACEPROT.

But today, Good Things Festival is thrilled to announce the headline sideshows from some of the artists on the huge line up this year. Don't miss your opportunity to witness performances from some of our 2026 Good Things Festival artists in intimate capacities like never before. Get in quick, these tickets absolutely won't last long

Good Things Ticket Holder Presale: Wednesday 16 September @ 10am local time
You must have purchased a Good Things Ticket by Wednesday 16 September 9am to receive access to this pre sale

Good Things // Destroy All Lines // Venue // Ticketing Presale: Thursday 17 September @ 10am local time
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General tickets are on sale: Friday 18 September @ 10am local time
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Without further adieu, we present to you the Good Things Festival 2026 sideshows...

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BILMURI

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER - MEOW NUI, WELLINGTON
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER - POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND

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From a DIY phenomenon to selling out tours around the world and sharing stages with Sleep Token, BABYMETAL and Bad Omens, Columbus, Ohio singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer BILMURI has spent the past decade defying expectations while also catching the eyes and ears of some of the biggest names in the scene.

2024's AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS revved up a breakthrough, gathering over 100 million streams and properly introducing widespread audiences to BILMURI's signature sound. And this talented creative, aka Johnny Franck, knew he had to come out swinging for the follow-up: enter 2026's KINDA HARD where the guitars chug harder, the melodies stick around longer, the lyrics cut deeper, and everything is a lot more Muri....

Via his uncanny hybrid of alternative rock hooks, heavy metal riffs, emo introspection and countrified charisma, BILMURI now boasts over 418 million streams, a staunchly dedicated and ever-evolving global fanbase, and he continues to wow on stages around the world. Following his debut Australian national tour in 2026, BILMURI will return to electrify Aussie festival-goers this year at Good Things.

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MINISTRY 'FAREWELL AUSTRALIA'

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER - LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER - HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE

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Attention planet Earth: MINISTRY visionary Al Jourgensen is leaving the building.

With a history built upon 17 studio albums, 8 live releases, 8 side projects, multiple touring campaigns across 5 continents, an autobiography, 2 documentaries, the administration of last rites no less than 3 times, and the countless numbers of devoted acolytes and fans, the aural and charismatic magus of MINISTRY is boarding up the door in his psychic studio for the final time

Pioneering electronic synth pop coated with abrasive industrial metal terrain, Chicago-hailing heavies MINISTRY defined the industrial world in the mid-to-late 80s with thrashing percussion and neon-soaked distortion, fearlessly helmed by Jourgensen. Poised to release album #17 this October, the band’s upcoming record Hate to Go – Take Out or Delivery will join some of their commercial juggernaut records like 1989’s The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste and 1992’s GRAMMY Award-nominated and platinum-certified Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs.

With their 2026 Good Things Festival appearances also marking their final Australian performances, don’t miss your chance to farewell MINISTRY with a send-off like no other.

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P.O.D.WITH SPECIAL GUESTS OCEAN GROVE

SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER - THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER - 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER - THE GOV, ADELAIDE

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They’ve been a band — and a vital one at that — for more than 30 years. But ask rock icons P.O.D. what still inspires them after all this time, and they’ll tell you they still operate as if they’re perpetual underdogs. Yes, with every new album they release, with every show they play, these musical lifers still feel they have something to prove. “We’re still here and we’re still creating some of the best music we’ve ever made,” says guitarist Marcos Curiel. “When it comes to heart, grit and soul, P.O.D. is your band.” Adds vocalist Sonny Sandoval: “We’re always still proving who we are — always having that punk-rock mentality.”

American nu metal pioneers P.O.D. have spent decades crafting their unique sound, bolstered by heavy riffs lined with hip hop, reggae and rap rock. Balancing aggressive sounds with uplifting themes, P.O.D.’s commercial appeal has seen them tour the globe time and time again, including their most recent Australian appearances back in 2018, while also unleashing era-defining singles like Youth of the Nation, Boom and Alive, sell over 12 million records worldwide and appear on high profile movie soundtracks including The Matrix Reloaded, Little Nicky, Any Given Sunday and many more.

An eclectic trio of misfits spawning from Melbourne, Australia, OCEAN GROVE have rapidly transcended into a global phenomenon, helmed by inventive thinking and staggering creativity that transcends definitions and defies musical norms. Merging nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock into their signature sound, aka Oddworld Music, OCEAN GROVE's influences span Korn, N.E.R.D, Faith No More and beyond, ultimately delivering an unforgettable sonic experience that is equally visceral and thought-provoking.

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