After eight months in the dark, the iconic Woodshed is opening its doors for one month only, and what better way to celebrate its return than with Rock Hard Fest ’26? Taking place on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October, Rock Hard Fest ’26 will bring together 12 Australian rock and metal bands for two days of live music, cold beers and the kind of atmosphere that only Woodshed can deliver.
Following the success of the sold out inaugural festival in 2025, organisers Phil and Tish are bringing the festival back bigger, with an exciting lineup featuring bands from South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia and New South Wales. This year’s festival will also feature an exclusive Rock Hard Fest ’26 beer brewed by BeerNoEvil, created especially for the event and available on tap throughout the weekend. With Woodshed reopening for a limited time, the festival is a rare opportunity to experience one of Adelaide’s most iconic live music venues in full flight.
Organisers Phil and Tish are passionate about supporting Australian rock music and creating an event that brings bands and fans together from across the country. Weekend passes and single-day tickets are available HERE
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
Shotgun Mistress (VIC)
Big Red Fire Truck (NSW)
Lonely Empire (SA)
Kings Vengeance (VIC)
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
Audio Reign (SA)
Ablaze (VIC)
Emergency Rule (SA)
HZED (VIC)
Terra Axis (SA)
Electric State (WA)
Trench Effect (SA)
The Watchers (SA)
