With fake posters for Good Things Festival 2026 flooding social media and fans asking “is this real?” every five minutes, it was only a matter of time before we stepped in.
Jaimunji from Metal On Tap teamed up with Drew to break down a realistic prediction for Good Things Festival 2026, based on actual touring patterns, album cycles, and how the festival has historically booked its lineups.
Let’s be clear: if you’re seeing names like Rammstein or other massive stadium-level acts thrown onto random posters, take it with a grain of salt. While nothing is impossible, Good Things tends to balance big drawcards with realistic touring logistics.
That’s why names like My Chemical Romance feel like genuine contenders for a headline slot. They’ve proven they can sell out arenas in Australia and fit the festival’s crossover appeal perfectly. Alongside them, Sleep Token could easily land in a top-tier slot given their explosive growth worldwide.
There’s also a strong argument for a legacy act like Nine Inch Nails returning, especially given how long it’s been since their last Australian appearance.
On the heavier side, bands like Trivium, Whitechapel and Gojira all make perfect sense given new music cycles and touring gaps.
Of course, no Good Things lineup is complete without strong Australian representation. Acts like The Amity Affliction and Speed are prime candidates to carry that torch in 2026.
Then there are the wildcard picks — and this is where things get interesting. Bilmuri feels like one of the most likely inclusions based on recent activity, while names like Creed or even The Wiggles would certainly create unforgettable festival moments.
At the end of the day, Good Things has built its reputation on delivering diverse, high-value lineups that appeal across generations of heavy music fans. And if this prediction comes anywhere close, 2026 could be one of the biggest years yet.
