The thunder may be rolling for the last time. AC/DC are rumored to be heading back to their homeland for what could be a monumental—and final—Australian tour later this year.
According to reports surfacing in Blunt Magazine, the legendary rock outfit is said to be plotting a triumphant return to Australia as part of their ongoing Power Up world tour. And if whispers from the industry are to be believed, this leg might serve as their swan song on home soil.
The biggest buzz? Two massive nights at Melbourne’s MCG—on November 12 and 16—tipped by a source via 3AW’s Rumour File. The Herald Sun also reports that additional stadium dates could land in late November or early December, with speculation pointing toward stops at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Adelaide Oval, and Perth’s Optus Stadium.
So far, there’s been no official word from AC/DC or their management. Their official channels remain quiet, but behind the scenes, anticipation is building fast. Currently, the band is blazing through the European leg of their world tour, with packed-out shows in cities like Berlin, Madrid, Gothenburg, and Paris, ahead of a climactic Edinburgh closer in August. Earlier this year, the North American leg wrapped to thunderous acclaim and sellout crowds.
If confirmed, these would be AC/DC’s first Australian dates since their Rock or Bust tour in 2015—a tour that saw Stevie Young take over rhythm guitar duties from his late uncle Malcolm Young and a brief return by drummer Phil Rudd before legal issues sidelined him again.
The current live lineup features the long-awaited return of Brian Johnson on vocals, Angus Young still lighting up stages in schoolboy style, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, Matt Laug on drums, and Chris Chaney—best known for his work with Jane’s Addiction and Alanis Morissette—on bass.
While diehards are holding out hope for a surprise appearance by Phil Rudd should the tour go ahead, there’s no confirmation that the veteran drummer will be involved.
With AC/DC’s roots tracing back to Sydney in 1973, a final victory lap around Australia would not only celebrate more than 50 years of hard rock dominance—it would also close the loop in the most fitting way imaginable. Whether it turns out to be the end or just a long-awaited homecoming, one thing’s for sure: if these shows are happening, they’ll be the hottest tickets of the year.
