This marks Self Deception’s first headline tour of Australia.
Image supplied
Swedish rockers Self Deception are heading our way in 2026 on their very first headlined tour of Australia.
Last here in 2023 when they supported Electric Callboy, the quartet are fresh from a sold-out tour of Europe, having established themselves as a force in the Swedish heavy music scene.
Touring in support of their 2024 album Desroy the Art, Self Deception can’t wait to perform tracks from the record for Aussie audiences.
The five-date jaunt takes in shows at Brisbane’s The Triffid on Thursday 23 April, Sydney’s Manning Bar on Friday 24 April, Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday 25 April and Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory on Sunday 26 April, finishing up in Perth at Magnet House on Tuesday 28 April.
Those keen on securing tickets earlier can do so when the pre-sale kicks off on Friday 7 November at 9am AEDT via this link. General on-sale begins on Monday 10 November at 10am AEDT via thephoenix.au.
READ MORE: Of Mice & Men Announce 2026 Australian Tour
Formed in 2005 by singer Andreas Clark and drummer Erik Eklund, Self Deception have been out there getting it done for 20 years.
Over that time, they’ve become pioneers of modern Swedish metal, garnering over 75 million streams on Spotify and releasing hit singles including ‘Fight With Gasoline’, ‘Hell and Back’ and ‘The Scandinavian Dream’.
Self Deception have also received rave reviews for their live shows, with Pit Daddy writing, “From the first note to the last, the entire venue was moving. Whether it was dancing, bouncing, or arms waving in the air.”
Catch Self Deception at Lion Arts Factory on Sunday 26 April. Ticketing info available at thephoenix.au.
Self Deception 2026 Australian TOUR DATES
Thursday 23 April – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 24 April – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 25 April – Max Watts, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 26 April – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA
Tuesday 28 April – Magnet House, Perth, WA
Catch Jane and Jimmy performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in January.
The Cali punkers are touring to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Hoss.
The new nostalgia-filled live rockumentary is from the brains behind Adelaide Fringe favourite 27 Club.
Peach PRC will be supported by special guests Maude Latour (USA) and Salty (AUS).
The annual school-holiday program is bigger and better than ever.
The track is taken from the lad’s upcoming sophomore album, Wound Up.
The US folk singer is coming to Adelaide for the very first in March next year.
The Aussie singer-songwriter has also released his new greatest hits album, Acoustic Roots Vol. 1.
Origin tour Australia for the first time since 2014.
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
The band are hitting the road in support of their new album, Everything Every Single Day.
Low ticket sales have been confirmed as the cause for the tour not going ahead.
The event is headlined by hip hop legends De La Soul.
Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia.
Catch the Aussie troubador performing at Port Adelaide and in the Adelaide Hills.
The UK folk pop ensemble is also touring Australia in 2026.
Catch Riley Pearce performing at The Grace Emily in February next year.
The Spanish music festival also features performances from Interpol, CMAT, Belle and Sebastian, Paris Paloma and Folk Bitch Trio.
The rising pop star has also shared the new single, ‘Bluffin’.
The global EDM festival hits Melbourne and the Gold Coast next year.
The three artists take home $5,000 cash and $5,000 in Yamaha instruments.
The track is the third single taken from their latest album, Terrorform.
Catch the acclaimed DJ and producer spinning the decks at Electric Circus on Valentine’s Day next year.
The latest track taken from Gorillaz’s upcoming studio album, The Mountain, features Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey.
The tour includes support from In Hearts Wake and Redhook.
The global popstar joins fellow headliners Iron & Wine and Arrested Development.
The Sydney rapper is hitting the road next year for four special shows.
The group are playing a special show aboard the iconic Popeye River Boat as part of Adelaide Fringe 2026.
Acclaimed singer Michael Paynter’s upcoming tour is a celebration of Australia’s greatest songs.
High Voltage Anxiety is scheduled for release on March 27 next year.