
Shred Fest 2026 - Canberra
Prepare your necks and brace your ears — SHRED FEST 2026 is coming! The renowned traveling metal festival will storm across Australia and New Zealand, delivering an unmatched celebration of technical excellence, intensity, and musical precision.
This year’s Australian edition features two of the most acclaimed names in modern extreme metal:
Obscura (GER) – Progressive death metal pioneers and masters of technical virtuosity. Following two successful Australian tours, OBSCURA is back to present their latest album A Sonication as part of their ongoing world tour.
Fallujah (USA) – The visionary force of progressive and atmospheric technical death metal, set to unleash their transcendental soundscapes across southern shores.
Joining the international lineup are some of Australia’s most formidable local acts:
- Ashen (Perth, AUS) – Delivering crushing death-doom steeped in atmosphere and relentless groove.
- Anoxia (Sydney, AUS) – Champions of old-school death metal, channeling raw aggression and riff-driven fury.
Lineup
- Obscura (GER)
- Fallujah (USA)
- Ashen (WA)
- Anoxia (NSW)
- Special Guests
📅 Dates
- 03/09 AUS Perth - The Rosemount
- 04/09 AUS Adelaide - Lions Art Factory
- 05/09 AUS Brisbane – Soapbox
- 09/09 AUS Canberra - The Baso
- 10/09 AUS Sydney - Manning Bar
- 11/09 AUS Melbourne - The Corner
- 13/09 AUS Darwin – The Kalymnian Brotherhood Hall
- 15/09 NZ Auckland – Whammy
- 16/09 NZ Wellington – Valhalla
- 17/09 NZ Christchurch – Churchills Tavern
- 19/09 AUS Hobart – Altar
SHRED FEST 2026 promises a diverse and uncompromising showcase of extreme metal — from technical precision to devastating heaviness. Expect the ultimate convergence of musicianship, passion, and power!
🛒 Get your tickets now at Your Mate Bookings or Shred Fest!
Obscura shared their thoughts: "We're thrilled to bring Shred Fest to Australia in 2026 alongside the crushing talents of Fallujah, Anoxia, and Ashen. It’s been a long time coming, and we're ready to deliver a relentless set for our fans down under. No VIP packages — every band will be at the venue to meet you, talk music, and celebrate the most extreme sounds around. Come early, stay late, and support every act. We can’t wait to see you all there."
Fallujah added: "We’re stoked to announce that Fallujah will return to Australia once again in 2026, this time alongside prog metal legends OBSCURA! Get your tickets now before they sell out!"
Anoxia expressed: "It’s an honor to share the stage with amazing talents for Shred Fest 2026. Embrace musical diversity and witness the barrage of brutality!"
Ashen stated: "We are excited to join this insane lineup alongside Obscura, Fallujah, and Anoxia. Let’s do this!"
📍 Location: 2 Cohen Street, Canberra, ACT, Australia 2617
🚨 Minimum Entry Price: 0 AUD
All Interviews and Press Enquiries: Please contact Anthony at ab@yourmatebookings.com
2 Cohen Street, Canberra, ACT, Australia 2617
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