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Park Waves 2026 Australian Tour Canceled as Costs Bite

Promoters say rising costs made the touring festival unworkable.

Overview

  • Destroy All Lines and Parkway Drive confirmed the cancellation, citing a combination of challenges with the numbers no longer stacking up.
  • All tickets and booking fees will be refunded, with ticketholders notified directly via email.
  • The 11-date run planned for February–March 2026 across regional and city locations, including Perth, Adelaide, Geelong and Byron Bay, will not be rescheduled.
  • The lineup was to feature Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, Northlane, Alpha Wolf and Story Of The Year in a 16+ big-top format with circus elements.
  • The decision reflects wider pressures on Australian festivals, with industry leaders reporting 30–40% higher costs for security, policing and infrastructure alongside weaker ticket economics.