Bendigo is about to get loud. American pop-punk royalty Good Charlotte will hit the stage at Bendigo Racecourse on Saturday, February 21, delivering an energy-packed night that promises to blend pure nostalgia with fresh fire.
It’s been nearly ten years since the band last performed in Australia, and fans have been waiting. Now, they’re returning as part of their global Motel Du Cap World Tour, celebrating their long-awaited eighth studio album.
Expect the signature mix of rebellion and heart that defined a generation – from the driving anthems of The Anthem and Lifestyles of the Rich & the Famous to the emotional punch of Hold On and I Just Wanna Live.
For many, it’s a trip back to the early 2000s — skate shoes, studded belts, and stereo speakers turned all the way up. For others, it’s a chance to see one of the era’s defining bands in full force, this time under the open Bendigo sky.
The event is part of a growing wave of live music lighting up regional Victoria, bringing major acts beyond Melbourne’s city limits. Bendigo’s thriving arts and culture scene has long been punching above its weight, and a Good Charlotte headline gig only cements its status as a serious live music destination.
With Lenny Kravitz bound for Mildura later in the season and local events like Comedy in the Vines and Sunnyside Ballarat rounding out the calendar, Victoria’s summer looks set to be a celebration of sound, connection and creativity across the state.
Pre-sale tickets are available now, with general sales opening Thursday at 11am via Ticketmaster. Expect a full crowd, big choruses, and a night that proves pop-punk’s still got bite – even twenty years on.
