Mercure Melbourne Southbank - Deftones 2026

Alternative rock icons Deftones are back. For the first time in nearly ten years, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning band will bring their signature sound to Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May 2026, joined by special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal.

Known for their fusion of raw power and cinematic depth, Deftones have earned one of rock’s most devoted followings. Expect an intense, immersive performance spanning fan favourites and modern classics — a long-awaited return that promises to shake Melbourne to its core.

Stay for the Music

Turn concert night into a Southbank escape at Mercure Melbourne Southbank, just minutes from Rod Laver Arena.

Unwind in modern, comfortable rooms after the show, enjoy breakfast made fresh each morning at Distikt Melbourne, or explore Melbourne’s vibrant riverside dining and bar scene right outside your door. With its unbeatable location near the Yarra, Flinders Street Station and the Arts Centre, Mercure Melbourne Southbank is the ideal base for music lovers visiting the city.

Getting to Rod Laver Arena

To get from Mercure Melbourne Southbank to Rod Laver Arena by car, allow around 5 minutes via Batman Avenue.
If you prefer to walk, it’s roughly 15 minutes along Southbank Boulevard and across the William Barak Bridge. Public transport options are also nearby — trams from St Kilda Road will take you directly to the arena precinct.

Book Your Stay

Concert tickets sorted? Lock in your Southbank stay and make a proper night of it.

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