Parkway Drive has made the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming festival, Park Waves, which was set to tour Australia in February and March 2026. The festival had a promising lineup, featuring The Amity Affliction, Northlane, and Alpha Wolf as supporting acts. Unfortunately, rising costs associated with touring have made it impossible for the festival to go ahead.
In a statement, Parkway Drive expressed their disappointment and frustration: “This is a message we never imagined we’d have to write, and it weighs heavily on us. Park Waves Australia has been cancelled. It feels like a kick in the guts, but here we are – another festival being crushed by the rising costs across our entertainment industry. It hurts to be another casualty in this chapter of the Australian music scene.
“We’ve tried every possible option to keep this dream alive, but the reality of the circumstances won’t allow for it. To everyone who bought tickets, and to everyone who continues to support live music in this country; thank you. Please know that your support is what keeps this culture alive and standing strong through the worst of times. All tickets will be fully refunded, and ticketholders have been contacted via email.
Festival organizers Destroy All Lines also released a statement on the cancellation: “We’re devastated to confirm the Park Waves Festival Australian tour will not go ahead. The cancellation is due to a combination of challenges, and ultimately, the numbers no longer stack up. With a heavy heart, we’ve had to make a difficult decision. We’ve tried everything. We’re gutted.
“We know everyone will be understandably disappointed. The ticket price and booking fees will be refunded, and more information will be sent to ticketholders via email. To anyone who bought tickets, and to everyone who keeps showing up for live music – thank you.
As expected, fans are disappointed and even a little frustrated with the cancellation. One fan commented on Parkway Drive‘s Instagram, suggesting that the band could have saved money by scaling back their stage production. While this might seem like a viable solution, it’s likely that production costs are just one part of the larger financial puzzle. A show has to be a show, after all, and compromises on production quality might not have been enough to save the festival.
