Time to dig up the old studded belt and dust off the eyeliner - Destroy All Lines is proud to announce An Emo Extravaganza, landing in Australia in February 2026.
The inaugural An Emo Extravaganza unites a stacked international lineup headlined by Florida alt-rock icons Anberlin, alongside Atlanta pop-punk outfit Cartel, American Music Award winners Hot Chelle Rae, Virginia Beach rising stars Broadside, and acoustic emo duo This Wild Life. The event will launch at PICA Melbourne on Sunday 22nd February, followed by The Roundhouse in Sydney on Saturday 28th February and Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Sunday 1st March.
⏰ KEY DATES & TICKETS
DAL Presale: Tuesday 11 November @ 9AM local time
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General On Sale: Thursday 13 November @ 9AM local time
For more than two decades, Anberlin have remained a formidable force in the alt-rock world, boasting a wildly devoted fanbase who’ve come to rely on the cathartic power of their music. This year marks a milestone: the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, which the band will perform in full, plus fan favourites, at An Emo Extravaganza. Fresh off the release of Nevertake, a reimagined version of the beloved record celebrating its legacy, Anberlin are entering a new chapter with Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) stepping in as live vocalist. Fans can expect a rare and nostalgic set that bridges the past and the present.
Joining Anberlin on the lineup is Cartel, returning to Australia for the first time in over a decade. Breaking out in the mid-aughts, Cartel artfully threaded the space between the turn-of-the-millennium pop-punk tidal wave and the widespread virality of the social media generation. As the group stares down the 20th anniversary of their 2005 breakthrough LP, Chroma, they do so with both an appreciation for what their past has afforded them and an excitement for what the future holds. Now, two decades later, Cartel are set to perform Chroma in full at the, revisiting the album that inspired a generation.
Hot Chelle Rae join the bill fresh off a resurgence that’s reminded fans of their knack for hook-filled pop-rock anthems. Known for their triple-platinum hit “Tonight Tonight” and Top 40 single “I Like It Like That,” both off their sophomore album Whatever, the Nashville trio honed their stagecraft touring with Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and Justin Bieber. For An Emo Extravaganza they’ll walk down memory lane, performing Whatever in full.
Broadside make their Australian debut at An Emo Extravaganza. A band who has spent the past decade carving their own path in pop-rock world. Drawing influence from The Killers, AFI, Kings of Leon, and Taking Back Sunday, their evolution has been nothing short of remarkable, taking them from underground favourites to genre staples.
Long Beach duo This Wild Life will perform their debut album Clouded in full. Formed by two drummers-turned-songwriters, the pair began as a full band before stripping things back to acoustic guitars and harmonies - a move that would come to define their sound.
Keeping the vibes high all day, AM//PM and Taking Back Saturday DJs will be spinning all the best emo anthems between sets. An unmissable celebration of all things alt, An Emo Extravaganza 2026 brings together the past, present, and future of alternative music.
📆 TOUR DATES
Sunday 22 February @ PICA, Melbourne ((18+)
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Saturday 28 February @ Roundhouse, Sydney (18+)
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Sunday 1 March @ Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane (18+)
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