SEPTEMBER ALT EVENT GUIDE 🖤✨

Oh hey Beserkers! September is here and the Australian alternative scene is going OFF! 🔥 From heavy metal shows to Shrek raves and burlesque performances, you won't want to miss out on these incredible community events. No matter where you are in Australia, there's something worth getting dressed up and leaving the house for. So let's get started!

Guide Legend
🎵 = Concert or music festival
🖤 = Shows ~ burlesque & performances
⭐ = Event ~ emo nights, parties & conventions

❤️ Queensland - Brisbane

Starting again with the home of Beserk HQ - Brisbane, Queensland! Whether you're an avid gig-goer, or just someone who loves an excuse to dress up, these Brisbane events have you covered.

Sep 1 - 4 | Big Sound Festival 🎵
Three nights, 100+ artists and a full conference schedule of industry experts too! Australia's biggest week in music is back!
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Sep 4 | Bury Tomorrow 🎵
This iconic British Metalcore Band have come back to Aus on their Will You Haunt Me Tour. I mean that's a long way to travel it would be rude not to go see them?
Get Tickets →

Sep 5 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 6 | Skindred 🎵
The Welsh heavy metal fusion band is bringing the chaos with their energetic and electrifying live performances. Blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu metal, rock and electronica since forming in the late 90s - this is a tour not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Bloodbath Ball ⭐
This is a combination Art show and ball, please come dressed in your vampire finest and enter a dark world dripping in opulence, splendour and maybe a little bit of blood.... You may even have the opportunity to be crowned the vampire ruler of the evening!
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Sep 12 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Blacken Forever 🎵
A nationwide celebration of heavy music and solidarity, bringing people together to support the movement to help Save The Black Wreath. Concerts will erupt simultaneously across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best heavy acts!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 & 13 | Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills 🎵
German electronicore band Electric Callboy are on their Tanzneid World Tour, and luckily for us they're bringing American horror metal band Ice Nine Kills with them! Two huge shows at the Riverstage, there's still tickets available for night two!
Get Tickets →

Sep 14 | Health 🎵 
Neo-industrial LA-based futurists Health are here! They've really blown up over the last few years and we're stocked to hear the trio's unique brand of existential dread live!
Get Tickets →

Sep 17 | Lebanon Hanover 🎵
One of the most significant bands within the post-punk, goth & darkwave scene. Only 3 Australian shows - this duo is not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 18 | The Femme Fatale - Goth Vampire Ball - Elvira's Birthday! ⭐
A sapphic Goth Vampire Ball! Celebrate Brisbane's Pride month in September on Elvira's Birthday at an epic horror maze!
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Sep 19 | Emo vs Neko Night ⭐
The perfect emo night to dress up and get your claws out! DJ's pumping tunes, costume contests and likeminded people - sounds perfect!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | Oz Comic-Con ⭐
Love pop culture event? This convention is all things comics, anime, cosplay, video games and more! Peruse the artists alley for hand-made goods or listen to panels and maybe 
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Sep 25 | Thank God It's Friday Undead ⭐
Celebrate subculture, music and fashion! Listen to local gothic bands, followed by a Goth DJ set - playing all the cult classics so you can dance the night away!
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Sep 25 | Ashnikko 🎵
Trinket lovers, our queen alt-pop Ashnikko is coming to Australia on her Smoochies World Tour - we're the lucky last stop!
Get Tickets →

Sep 25 & 26 | Violent Soho 🎵
Brissie locals Violent Soho are returning to the stage, bringing their adrenaline packed shows to the masses once again - and bringing fellow Aussie icons the Beddy Rays with them!
Get Tickets →

Sep 29 | Carcass 🎵
1980's icons and pioneers of gorecore - the English death metal band are coming back to Aussie shores!
Get Tickets →

💜 Victoria — Melbourne

Melbourne is a beating dark heart of Australia's alternative scene. The city is absolutely stacked so if you're in Melbourne, you're spoiled for choice.

Sep 4 | Elysium Goth Night 7th Anniversary ⭐
Melbourne's finest monthly Goth night celebrates its 7th anniversary with the very best in Classic Gothic, Darkwave, Dark Electro, EBM and Industrial music 
Get Tickets →

Sep 4 | Skindred 🎵
The Welsh heavy metal fusion band is bringing the chaos with their energetic and electrifying live performances. Blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu metal, rock and electronica since forming in the late 90s - this is a tour not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 4 & 5 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 8 | Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills 🎵
German electronicore band Electric Callboy are on their Tanzneid World Tour, and luckily for us they're bringing American horror metal band Ice Nine Kills with them! Two huge shows at the Riverstage, there's still tickets available for night two!
Get Tickets →

Sep 9 | Bury Tomorrow 🎵
This iconic British Metalcore Band have come back to Aus on their Will You Haunt Me Tour. I mean that's a long way to travel it would be rude not to go see them?
Get Tickets →

Sep 11 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Blacken Forever 🎵
A nationwide celebration of heavy music and solidarity, bringing people together to support the movement to help Save The Black Wreath. Concerts will erupt simultaneously across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best heavy acts!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | MX Burlesque 🖤
A boundary-pushing burlesque experience celebrating gender diversity, bold artistry, and unapologetic self-expression. 
Get Tickets →

Sep 18 | Lebanon Hanover 🎵
One of the most significant bands within the post-punk, goth & darkwave scene. Only 3 Australian shows - this duo is not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 18 & 19 | Violent Soho 🎵
Brissie locals Violent Soho are returning to the stage, bringing their adrenaline packed shows to the masses once again - and bringing fellow Aussie icons the Beddy Rays with them!
Get Tickets →

Sep 20 | Health 🎵 
Neo-industrial LA-based futurists Health are here! They've really blown up over the last few years and we're stocked to hear the trio's unique brand of existential dread live!
Get Tickets →

Sep 22 & 23 | Ashnikko 🎵
Trinket lovers, our queen alt-pop Ashnikko is coming to Australia on her Smoochies World Tour - we're the lucky last stop!
Get Tickets →

Aug 24 | Emo Baddie Night ⭐
Your favourite emo-inspired club night is back. Come on baddies! Smudge your eyeliner and get ready for a night of bangers!
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Sep 25 | Carcass 🎵
The 1980's icons and pioneers of gorecore - English death metal band Carcass are coming back to Aussie shores!
Get Tickets →

Sep 26 | Voyage of the Damned II Goth Cruise ⭐
The absolute finest in Industrial mayhem and Gothic decadence, but on a boat. Epic bands, DJs and free pizza!
Get Tickets →

🩵 New South Wales — Sydney

Sydney's alternative scene is firing up this August. 

Sep 5 | Skindred 🎵
The Welsh heavy metal fusion band is bringing the chaos with their energetic and electrifying live performances. Blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu metal, rock and electronica since forming in the late 90s - this is a tour not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 6 | Bury Tomorrow 🎵
This iconic British Metalcore Band have come back to Aus on their Will You Haunt Me Tour. I mean that's a long way to travel it would be rude not to go see them?
Get Tickets →

Sep 10 | Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills 🎵
German electronicore band Electric Callboy are on their Tanzneid World Tour, and luckily for us they're bringing American horror metal band Ice Nine Kills with them! Two huge shows at the Riverstage, there's still tickets available for night two!
Get Tickets →

Sep 10 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 10 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 11 & 12 | Violent Soho 🎵
Aussie icons locals Violent Soho are returning to the stage, bringing their adrenaline packed shows to the masses once again - and bringing the Beddy Rays and other Aussie acts with them!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Blacken Forever 🎵
A nationwide celebration of heavy music and solidarity, bringing people together to support the movement to help Save The Black Wreath. Concerts will erupt simultaneously across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best heavy acts!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 & 13 | Oz Comic-Con ⭐
Love pop culture event? This convention is all things comics, anime, cosplay, video games and more! Peruse the artists alley for hand-made goods or listen to panels and maybe 
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | Lebanon Hanover 🎵
One of the most significant bands within the post-punk, goth & darkwave scene. Only 3 Australian shows - this duo is not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | Health 🎵 
Neo-industrial LA-based futurists Health are here! They've really blown up over the last few years and we're stocked to hear the trio's unique brand of existential dread live!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | Emo vs Neko Night ⭐
The perfect emo night to dress up and get your claws out! DJ's pumping tunes, costume contests and likeminded people - sounds perfect!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 & 20 | Ashnikko 🎵
Trinket lovers, our queen alt-pop Ashnikko is coming to Australia on her Smoochies World Tour - we're the lucky last stop!
Get Tickets →

Sep 26 | Carcass 🎵
The 1980's icons and pioneers of gorecore - English death metal band Carcass are coming back to Aussie shores!
Get Tickets →

🩷 South Australia — Adelaide

Sep 3 | Skindred 🎵
The Welsh heavy metal fusion band is bringing the chaos with their energetic and electrifying live performances. Blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu metal, rock and electronica since forming in the late 90s - this is a tour not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 3 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 4 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 06 | Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills 🎵
German electronicore band Electric Callboy are on their Tanzneid World Tour, and luckily for us they're bringing American horror metal band Ice Nine Kills with them! Two huge shows at the Riverstage, there's still tickets available for night two!
Get Tickets →

Sep 10 | Bury Tomorrow 🎵
This iconic British Metalcore Band have come back to Aus on their Will You Haunt Me Tour. I mean that's a long way to travel it would be rude not to go see them?
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Emo vs Neko Night ⭐
The perfect emo night to dress up and get your claws out! DJ's pumping tunes, costume contests and likeminded people - sounds perfect!
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Blacken Forever 🎵
A nationwide celebration of heavy music and solidarity, bringing people together to support the movement to help Save The Black Wreath. Concerts will erupt simultaneously across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best heavy acts!
Get Tickets →

Sep 17 | Lebanon Hanover 🎵
One of the most significant bands within the post-punk, goth & darkwave scene. Only 3 Australian shows - this duo is not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 18 | Elysium Goth Prom ⭐
You are cordially invited to the first annual Adelaide Elysium Goth Prom! A celebration of all things dark, macabre and spooky - the prom you wish you had!
Get Tickets →

Sep 24 | Carcass 🎵
The 1980's icons and pioneers of gorecore - English death metal band Carcass are coming back to Aussie shores!
Get Tickets →

Sep 25 | Health 🎵 
Neo-industrial LA-based futurists Health are here! They've really blown up over the last few years and we're stocked to hear the trio's unique brand of existential dread live!
Get Tickets →

Sep 27 | Ashnikko 🎵
Trinket lovers, our queen alt-pop Ashnikko is coming to Australia on her Smoochies World Tour - we're the lucky last stop!
Get Tickets →

💚 ACT — Canberra

Canberra's alt scene is intimate, passionate, and fiercely dedicated - and September brings two standout events to the capital. Whether you're into heavy music or pop culture conventions, there's a reason to get out and celebrate what makes this community so special.

Sep 6 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 9 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | MX Burlesque 🖤
A boundary-pushing burlesque experience celebrating gender diversity, bold artistry, and unapologetic self-expression. 
Get Tickets →

🧡 Western Australia — Perth

Perth's alternative community is passionate, tight-knit, and ready to make September count.

Sep 1 | Skindred 🎵
The Welsh heavy metal fusion band is bringing the chaos with their energetic and electrifying live performances. Blending reggae, punk, hip hop, nu metal, rock and electronica since forming in the late 90s - this is a tour not to be missed!
Get Tickets →

Sep 2 | To The Grave 🎵
This Aussie deathcore band stays HEAVY while fighting for animal right and environmental protection - that's pretty metal if you ask us!
Get Tickets →

Sep 2-6 | Perth Horror Film Festival ⭐
Horror shorts imported from around the globe - the best of the best for Perth horror movie lovers!
Get Tickets →

Sep 3 | Shred Fest 🎵
Bringing together some of the most ferocious and technically dazzling bands the metal world has to offer. Prepare your necks and brace your ears because the renowned travelling metal festival will storm across Australia and NZ this September!
Get Tickets →

Sep 4 | Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills 🎵
German electronicore band Electric Callboy are on their Tanzneid World Tour, and luckily for us they're bringing American horror metal band Ice Nine Kills with them! Two huge shows at the Riverstage, there's still tickets available for night two!
Get Tickets →

Sep 5 | Shrek Rave ⭐
Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, and yes it's going to be iconic. Grab your green face paint and get ready to party in the swamp!
Get Tickets →

Sep 11 | Bury Tomorrow 🎵
This iconic British Metalcore Band have come back to Aus on their Will You Haunt Me Tour. I mean that's a long way to travel it would be rude not to go see them?
Get Tickets →

Sep 11 | The 8th Annual Emo Ball - Masquerade Takover⭐
All Time No Money is taking Emo Ball somewhere bigger and better than ever before, to celebrate 8 years of bringing gothic culture to Perth
Get Tickets →

Sep 12 | Blacken Forever 🎵
A nationwide celebration of heavy music and solidarity, bringing people together to support the movement to help Save The Black Wreath. Concerts will erupt simultaneously across the country, featuring some of Australia’s best heavy acts!
Get Tickets →

Sep 19 | Emo vs Neko Night ⭐
The perfect emo night to dress up and get your claws out! DJ's pumping tunes, costume contests and likeminded people - sounds perfect!
Get Tickets →

Sep 29 | Ashnikko 🎵
Trinket lovers, our queen alt-pop Ashnikko is coming to Australia on her Smoochies World Tour - we're the lucky last stop!
Get Tickets →

🖤 That's a Wrap on September!

What an insanely busy month to kick off Spooky Season, and honestly we wouldn't have it any other way! Whether you're heading to your first gig or you're a seasoned pro - we hope this guide helps you find your people and make some unforgettable new memories this September! ❤️

If we missed an event in your city, drop it in the comments or tag us on socials - we'd love to make this guide bigger and better every single month. The Australian alt community is thriving, and we're here for every second of it!

Don't forget to check out the Beserk store for all your alternative event outfit needs - because you always have more fun when you're feeling fabulous in an outfit you LOVE! ☠️🖤

Lots of love, Beserk xx