AC/DC Returns to Australia with Classic Live Performance
AC/DC marked their return to Australia by performing a song live for the first time since 1991. The band kicked off the latest leg of their Power Up tour in front of 80,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, their first Australian show in a decade.
Rare Performance of "Jailbreak"
They celebrated the occasion by playing the 1976 Bon Scott-era classic "Jailbreak", performed live for over 34 years. The song originally appeared on the Australian edition of the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album and was later released in the US as part of the 1974 Jailbreak EP.
"Jailbreak" first appeared on the Australian edition of the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album.
Additional Set Highlights
According to SetList.fm, the concert also featured the first live performances in Australia of the Powerage track "Riff Raff" and the show-opening "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)".
Upcoming Tour Dates
- Next show in Melbourne on Sunday, November 17
- Following concerts in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane over the next five weeks
- South America and Mexico tour in February, March, and April 2026
- North American 16-date tour starting July 11, 2026, in Charlotte and ending September 2026
Band Lineup
The lineup includes Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young, bassist Chris Chaney, and drummer Matt Laug.
Watch AC/DC Perform "Jailbreak"
Video of the Melbourne performance is available for fans to enjoy.
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Author's summary: AC/DC celebrated their first Australian show in ten years by reviving the rare 1976 classic "Jailbreak," delighting fans with deep cuts and announcing an extensive global tour.