THE DRONES

Venue

The Hamilton Station Hotel

Islington, Newcastle • 300 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sat, 3 Oct

8:00pm

About this event

The Drones are back. After a decade away, the Melbourne underground legends are doing a one-off Australian tour in 2026, and they're stopping at The Hamilton in Islington. Gareth Liddard's dense lyrics and confrontational style defined a generation of Australian rock — this is the rare chance to see seven albums' worth of material in one room. Mess Hall support.

Set Times

Starts 8:00pm

The Drones ★ TBA

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What time does The Drones start?

The show at The Hamilton Station Hotel is listed to start at 8:00pm on Saturday, 3 October 2026. Set times for The Drones haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Hamilton Station Hotel located?

The Hamilton Station Hotel is located at 2-6 Beaumont St, Islington, NSW. The venue has a capacity of 300 people.

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Location

2-6 Beaumont St, Islington Get Directions →

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Bird In A Church 2026 Your Gonna Die 2026 Boredom (Zero Percent Dub) 2018 Boredom (KIM Remix) 2026 Boredom (K.I.M Remix) 2018 Boredom (K.I.M Dub) 2018 Boredom - Zero Percent Remix 2016 Boredom - Zero Percent Dub 2016 Boredom - K.I.M Remix 2016 Boredom - K.I.M Dub 2016 Boredom 2026 Bone Idol (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 11 August 1996) 2009 Bone Idol (Live, The Pavilion, Bath, 12 October 1996) 2009 Bone Idol (Early Version) 2026 Bone Idol 2020 Blue Skies 2017 1 Percent 2017 Be Myself (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 9 August 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 11 August 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, The Pavilion, Bath, 12 October 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, BBC Radio 1, John Peel, Broadcast 13 December 1977) 2020 Be My Baby 2026 Baby² 2026 Baby Squared 2026 Baby 2026 Are You Leaving For The Country? 2026 Another Rousing Chorus You Idiots!!! 2026 American Pie 1997 Airstrikes 2017 Ain't Done Wrong 2011

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