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AC/DC concludes Power Up tour with Dave Grohl appearance

Overview

AC/DC concluded their ‘Power Up’ tour with a performance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, October 2, 2026. The event, which had been postponed from late September due to a nor’easter, featured the Foo Fighters as the opening act.

A highlight of the final show occurred when Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage to perform ‘Highway to Hell’. Following an introduction by vocalist Brian Johnson, Grohl provided guitar and backing vocals alongside Johnson and Angus Young. Grohl noted that performing with the band was a “lifelong dream” inspired by watching their 1980 concert film, ‘Let There Be Rock’, at age 11.

In a subsequent interview with the New Zealand radio station The Rock, Grohl revealed he was overcome with emotion after the collaboration. He described the experience as a “full-circle moment” and stated that he “walked off stage and broke down in tears, sobbing like a baby” while his wife watched from the side of the stage. Grohl also remarked that AC/DC provided the loudest stage he has ever performed on in his career.

The tour’s conclusion has intensified speculation regarding the band’s future. While a social media post in June mentioned they would ‘power up one last time’, it remains uncertain if this signaled the end of the current tour or the band’s entire touring career. Adding to this ambiguity, Brian Johnson addressed the crowd at the end of the night to thank them and suggested a farewell, saying, “We hope we'll see you again,” leaving the group’s future performance plans unclear.

Entities

MetLife Stadium · AC/DC · Dave Grohl · Brian Johnson · Foo Fighters

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The AC/DC concert at MetLife Stadium originally scheduled for September 25 has been rescheduled to October 2.
[● 3 SOURCES] Public safety authorities and weather experts decided to postpone the show to prioritize the safety of fans and staff.
[● 3 SOURCES] All tickets purchased for the original date will be valid for the rescheduled October 2 concert.
[● 2 SOURCES] AC/DC is scheduled to perform at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 29.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Severe wind warnings in the New York and New Jersey area caused the postponement.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Pretty Reckless was the scheduled supporting act for the concert.

Timeline

7 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Dave Grohl breaks down in tears after performing with AC/DC
Dave Grohl admitted to breaking down in tears after performing “Highway to Hell” with AC/DC at MetLife Stadium, calling the collaboration a life-changing, full-circle moment.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Dave Grohl joins AC/DC for final Power Up Tour performance
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage to perform ‘Highway to Hell’ during the final stop of their ‘Power Up’ tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
AC/DC concludes Power Up tour with Dave Grohl guest appearance
Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage at MetLife Stadium to perform “Highway to Hell” during the final show of the band's Power Up tour, marking a significant moment for the rock icons.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 13 sources
AC/DC reschedules MetLife Stadium concert to October 2
AC/DC has rescheduled its MetLife Stadium concert to October 2 after a powerful nor'easter storm forced the postponement of its September 25 show due to severe wind warnings.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
AC/DC tour continues with pop-up events following Toronto cancellation
AC/DC's Power Up tour continues with pop-up events in New York and Philadelphia following a Toronto concert cancellation caused by storm damage at Rogers Stadium.

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