BOWLING FOR SOUP NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2026

Catch Bowling for Soup, everyone's favourite band from the early 2000s, the next time they’re in Australia. Best known for their hits like “1985” and “Girl All the Bad Guys Want”, they’re a band that’s filled with energy, humour, and pop-punk nostalgia that still packs a punch.

Want to be the first to know when tickets drop? Sign up to the waitlist now and don’t miss your chance to see Bowling for Soup live in Australia with Ticket Merchant. 

About Bowling For Soup

Bowling for Soup is the band you turn up to when you want to relive the glory days of pop-punk, with a side of wit and a whole lot of fun. Formed in Wichita Falls, Texas, back in 1994, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their hilarious lyrics, and totally unfiltered charm. 

Their breakout hit “Girl All the Bad Guys Want” earned them a Grammy nomination, and they kept the momentum going with anthems like “1985,” “High School Never Ends,” and “Almost.” Whether they’re singing about teenage angst or just making fun of themselves, Bowling for Soup delivers it all with a wink and a laugh.

Known for their high-energy live shows and hilarious on-stage banter, the band has built a cult following over the decades and for good reason. Frontman Jaret Reddick and the crew have a simple mission: make you laugh, sing along, and maybe spill your drink from dancing too hard. Make sure to get your Bowling for Soup Australian tour tickets with Ticket Merchant by signing up for the waitlist now. 

Here’s the setlist of what you can expect at their next concert. Keep in mind that setlists are prone to change: 

• BFS Theme
• My Hometown
• Emily (shortened)
• Almost
• Trucker Hat
• The Bitch Song
• Ohio (Come Back to Texas)
• Two‑Seater
• The Last Rock Show
• Punk Rock 101
• Stacy’s Mom (Fountains of Wayne cover)
• Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day
• Out the Window
• High School Never Ends
  Encore:
• Shut‑Up and Smile
• Girl All the Bad Guys Want
• 1985 
• I Was There

What makes Bowling for Soup’s 2026 Australian tour a must-see event for rock and pop-punk fans?

In our experience, they sound brilliant live and are definitely a performance you need to see in the flesh.  Fans often say that it’s partly a rock show and partly a comedy show from their experiences. You’re sure to have plenty of fun, laughs and drinks. Make sure you get your tickets to the show from Ticket Merchant. 

How does Bowling for Soup engage with their fans during live shows to create a memorable concert experience?

They love a good chat. Expect plenty of banter and jokes during the set as Bowling for Soup loves to be cheeky.