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Foo Fighters Newcastle is the fourth stop of the band’s Take Cover Tour in Australia: Thursday 12 November 2026 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Broadmeadow, with The Buoys and C.O.F.F.I.N as support. The tour opens at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 5 November, then plays Townsville on 7 November and Sydney on 10 November before reaching Newcastle. This guide covers tickets, the stadium, getting there, where to stay and how to spend a few days in Newcastle.
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Foo Fighters Newcastle at a glance
Foo Fighters and the Take Cover Tour
Foo Fighters were formed by Dave Grohl in 1994 and are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Songs like “Everlong”, “The Pretender”, “Best of You”, “Learn to Fly” and “Times Like These” have made them one of the biggest live rock acts in the world. The Take Cover Tour is the band’s 15th visit to Australia, with licensed all-ages stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand, and Newcastle is one of the regional stops on the run.
After Newcastle the tour plays Melbourne on 14 November and Adelaide on 17 November. It returns in January 2027 with Christchurch on 19 January, Auckland on 22 January and Perth on 25 January.
Tickets
Tickets for the Australian shows went on sale in late February, and AXS is the exclusive ticketing agent for the Newcastle show. If the face-value seats you want have gone, resale marketplaces such as Hello Tickets and Ticombo list tickets for the Newcastle date. Resale prices are set by sellers and can sit above or below face value, so compare sections and fees before you buy.
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The venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
McDonald Jones Stadium is at 294 Turton Road in Broadmeadow, a few kilometres from Newcastle’s city centre. It is the home of the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets and is an outdoor stadium with a capacity of around 30,000. Austadiums lists capacity as temporarily reduced to about 27,500 for the 2026 season because of maintenance on part of the western grandstand, and concert capacity can differ again.
The tour is listed as licensed all ages, but check the stadium’s event page for age and standing-area guidelines, bag rules and entry times before the show. Gates and set times had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so allow extra time to get there on a Thursday evening.
Where to sit
For this show the floor is sold as General Admission standing, split into GA Front and GA Rear, with reserved seating in the grandstands. The stage sits at one end of the field with a narrow runway reaching out into GA Front, and there are standing hills on the grass banks either side of the field. The map below shows how the stadium fits together.
- GA Front: standing, closest to the stage and runway.
- GA Rear: standing, set back behind GA Front.
- Northern and Southern Hills: standing areas on the grass banks either side of the field.
- Eastern Grandstand: seated sections along one side of the stadium, in an inner and an outer tier.
- Western Grandstand: seated sections along the opposite side, in an inner and an outer tier.
If you are choosing between standing and seated, think about how you like to watch a show. Standing puts you closer but on your feet for the whole night, while a grandstand seat gives you a raised, more comfortable view of the stage.
Getting there and getting around
Flights
Newcastle Airport at Williamtown serves the city directly, and many visitors also fly into Sydney Airport and continue north by train or road. Most international visitors need an Australian visa or electronic travel authority before flying, so confirm entry requirements on the official government site.
To the stadium
- Train: Broadmeadow is the closest railway station to the stadium, on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line, with Hunter Line services also running through the region. Check the Transport for NSW app for timetables and any extra services for this show.
- Bus: for big events at the stadium, Transport for NSW has run shuttle buses from Newcastle CBD and suburbs including Charlestown, Wallsend and Mayfield. Check whether shuttles are scheduled for this show.
- Light rail: the Newcastle Light Rail runs through the city centre, so it is useful for getting between your hotel, the harbour and the train or bus connection.
- Driving: parking around big events fills up and nearby streets can have restrictions, so check the stadium’s official information and plan to arrive early.
- Taxi and rideshare: expect queues and road closures straight after the show. Agree a pick-up point a short walk from the stadium to avoid the worst of the crush.
Plan your journey home before the show, and check the Transport for NSW trip planner for the latest services.
Where to stay
The most convenient bases are Broadmeadow and nearby suburbs for the stadium, or the Newcastle city centre, with a wider choice of hotels, restaurants and bars, plus the beaches and harbour on your doorstep. Concert nights push prices up, so book early and choose a flexible rate if you can.
Suggested hotel: QT Newcastle
QT Newcastle is at 185 Hunter Street in East Newcastle, in a heritage-listed former department store building. It has an Italian restaurant, a lobby cafe and bar and a rooftop bar, and it is a walk from Newcastle Beach, with Nobbys Beach about 15 minutes on foot. It does not have a pool or gym, so it suits a short stay where the location and design are the draw.
A design hotel in a heritage building on Hunter Street, close to the beaches and the city centre.
Check AvailabilityThings to do in Newcastle
If you are travelling for the show, add a day or two. Newcastle has surf beaches, a working harbour and a food scene, and the Hunter Valley wine region and Lake Macquarie are both within easy reach.
Hunter Valley wine tour
This boutique day tour from Newcastle takes up to 11 guests to the Hunter Valley for wine tastings, an artisan vodka and gin tasting and a paired tasting of local produce, with pick-up and drop-off in Newcastle. It runs for around eight hours, so it works best the day before or after the show.
Lake Macquarie cruise with lunch
A relaxed 2.5-hour cruise on Lake Macquarie with a barbecue lunch, dessert and commentary on the shore attractions. It suits the daytime before an evening show, when you want something low-effort.
Whale watching cruise and harbour tour
This 2.5-hour catamaran cruise combines whale watching with a tour of Newcastle Harbour and the outer beaches. Whale watching is seasonal, so check the available dates for your trip in the widget below.
Practical tips for fans
- Arrive early. Entry queues take longer on a big stadium night, and a Thursday show means many people will be coming straight from work.
- Check McDonald Jones Stadium’s bag policy, age guidelines and entry details before you leave your hotel, and look for confirmed gates and set times closer to the date.
- Plan your ride home in advance, and check the Transport for NSW app for event services and disruptions.
- November is late spring in New South Wales, and the stadium is open-air, so pack sun protection and a light layer for the evening.
- If you are standing, think about comfortable shoes and ear protection, as stadium rock shows are loud.
- Only buy tickets from sellers you trust, and compare resale prices against face value.
Planning more live music travel? Browse our concert travel guides, or see the Sydney guide for the nearest other New South Wales date.
FAQ
When and where are Foo Fighters in Newcastle?
Foo Fighters play McDonald Jones Stadium in Broadmeadow, Newcastle on Thursday 12 November 2026 as part of the Take Cover Tour. Official gates and set times were not confirmed at the time of writing, and resale sites list a 6:00pm start.
Where can I buy Foo Fighters Newcastle tickets?
Face-value tickets were sold through AXS, the exclusive ticketing agent. Resale tickets are listed on marketplaces such as Hello Tickets and Ticombo, where prices are set by sellers and can differ from face value.
How do I get to McDonald Jones Stadium?
Broadmeadow is the closest railway station to the stadium. Shuttle buses have run from Newcastle CBD for major events, and parking is limited, so check the Transport for NSW app and the stadium’s information for this show.
Who is supporting Foo Fighters in Newcastle?
The Buoys and C.O.F.F.I.N are listed as the support acts for the Newcastle show.
Where should I sit at McDonald Jones Stadium?
The floor is General Admission standing, split into GA Front and GA Rear, and there are standing hills either side of the field. The Eastern and Western grandstands have inner and outer tiers and give a raised view of the stage. Check the ticket page for what is on sale.
Is the Foo Fighters Newcastle show all ages?
The Take Cover Tour is listed as licensed all ages. Check the stadium’s event page for the age and standing-area guidelines for the Newcastle show.
Where should I stay for the concert?
Broadmeadow is closest to the stadium, while the Newcastle city centre has the widest choice of hotels, bars and restaurants. QT Newcastle on Hunter Street is a design hotel close to the beaches. Book early, as concert nights push prices up.
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