Have you come down from your Oasis high? All good – Aussie rock ’n’ roll legends AC/DC are about to hit the stage at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, following their Melbourne shows, as part of their highly anticipated Power Up Tour. It’s the first time the icons will play in Sydney in a decade – so you can expect two massive nights – this Friday, November 19, followed by Tuesday, November 25.
With a catalogue of rock anthems that includes ‘Back In Black’, ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘T.N.T.’ and ‘Thunderstruck’, we’re predicting an epic performance from the band – featuring the iconic line-up of Angus Young on lead guitar, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming AC/DC shows in Sydney.
When are ACDC in Sydney?
AC/DC will take to the stage at Sydney’s Accor Stadium for two concerts on Friday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 25.
How to get to the ACDC Sydney concerts
The shows are happening at Accor Stadium, inside Sydney Olympic Park, which is well-connected to public transport (free for concert-goers – just flash your concert ticket). The easiest and best way to get there is to catch a train from Central to Olympic Park station (trains will be departing Central and Strathfield every few minutes), and from there it’s a short walk to the stadium. Hundreds of additional trains and buses will be running both nights – so leave the car at home. If you must drive, you’ll need to pre-book parking – and note that spots in the carpark for Friday have already sold out. Find out more and plan your trip here.
Who will be support act for ACDC in Sydney?
Rowdy pub-rock band Amyl and the Sniffers will support AC/DC for the entirety of their Aussie tour – and you know they’ll be getting the crowd pumped up. For the Sydney shows only, locals Large Mirage will be hitting the stage.
What time will ACDC come on stage in Sydney?
Doors to Accor Stadium will open at 5pm. Large Mirage will hit the stage around 6.10pm, followed by Amyl and the Sniffers at 7pm. AC/DC is expected to start at 8.30pm.
What can I bring to the AC/DC Sydney shows?
There are specific (and very strict) rules for what you can and can’t bring to the concerts. Here are the main things to remember:
You can bring:
You are encouraged to travel without a bag but, if you need one, it can’t be any larger than A4 size. Each person can bring only one bag. You can bring a refillable water bottle – but it can’t be metal or glass. You can bring your phone with your concert tickets, obvs, a jacket or a poncho, and you also can bring a small camera.
You can’t bring:
Glassware, outside alcoholic beverages, banners with poles, bikes, scooters, eskies, professional cameras, laser pointers, confetti, any illegal substances, prams and more. Check out the full conditions of entry here.
Are there any ACDC Sydney tickets left?
You can try your luck here.
What’s the full setlist for the AC/DC Power Up Tour in Sydney?
The official setlist hasn’t been released at the time of writing, but here’s Melbourne’s setlist – loaded with all the band’s biggest and best hits:
- If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
- Back in Black
- Demon Fire
- Shot Down in Flames
- Thunderstruck
- Have a Drink on Me
- Hells Bells
- Shot in the Dark
- Stiff Upper Lip
- Highway to Hell
- Shoot to Thrill
- Sin City
- Jailbreak (first live performance since 1991)
- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
- High Voltage
- Riff Raff
- You Shook Me All Night Long
- Whole Lotta Rosie
- Let There Be Rock
- T.N.T.
- For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
Where to get AC/DC merch
Get your hands on merch, limited-edition vinyl and AC/DC collectibles at the AC/DC PWR/UP pop-up at Mothership Studios in Marrickville, happening November 20-25, from 11am-5pm. You will also be able to grab some goodies at the Accor Stadium merch store. And you can score treasures online here. Rock on!
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