Today, genre-bending multi-platinum rock superstars Good Charlotte unwrap their brand new holiday cover of the punk classic “Fairytale of New York.” Listen HERE and watch the official lyric video on YouTube HERE.

Legendary punk icons The Pogues originally dropped “Fairytale of New York” [feat. Kirsty MacColl] back in 1987. Nearly forty years later, Good Charlotte pay homage to the classic while simultaneously making it their own by updating it with the signature GC sound.

About “Fairytale of New York,” Good Charlotte commented, “This has always been one of our favorite Christmas songs of all time! What a classic story - We have always wanted to do our own little version of it with our friends and family for years to come. We love Christmas and the holidays, so it was really fun to make another Christmas song to add to our favorite Christmas playlist - happy holidays from GC to you and yours!”‍

The band joins the star-studded lineup for ABC’s annual television special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, with the first official performance of the track, set to air on December 1 and available to stream the following day on Hulu and Disney+.

Tonight, they’re set to headline Neon City Festival in Las Vegas, NV. Firing on all cylinders in the new year, the guys will kick things off with their first Los Angeles show in a decade at the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO on January 17, followed by a massive headline tour in Australia and New Zealand. It commences on February 17 in Perth and sees them roll throughBrisbane, Ascot, Sydney, and more. Plus, they’re set to grace the stages of Sonic Templeand Slam Dunk Festival.

Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.

Back in August, Good Charlotte returned with their first new album in seven years—the acclaimed Motel Du Cap. Among many highlights, “Rejects” notched their highest ranking entry on the Top 10 Alt Radio Singles Chart at #7. Receiving tastemaker praise, Rolling Stone marveled at “the unrelenting energy” of the record, and Grammy.com championed it as “a celebration of their organic beginnings and the dreams they've achieved.” Alternative Press applauded how, “Their eighth full-length, Motel Du Cap, sees them returning to their pop-punk roots, with emotional depth.” PAPER raved, “Good Charlotte has established that they're here to stay as one of the most influential career acts of the 21st century.” CLASH attested, “Authenticity runs through Motel Du Cap.” Making the rounds, they launched a full-scale television takeover with performances and appearances on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, and the Season Finale of American Idol.

Good Charlotte’s “Act 2,” as the Madden brothers lovingly call it, sees them reuniting with their original bandmates—Paul Thomas (bass) and Billy Martin (guitar)—bringing fans nostalgic excitement. Motel Du Cap is a collision of raw riffs, inner truth, and unapologetic energy, channeling the authenticity of their self-titled debut album with the emotional impact that defined The Young and the Hopeless. True to their genre-defying style, this collection of songs showcases their signature rock sound with diverse elements, incorporating rap, country, and soul. Artists across multiple genres are featured on the album, including Wiz Khalifa, Zeph, Luke Borchelt, and Petti Hendrix. See below for the full tracklist.

The idea for Motel Du Cap was first sparked when Good Charlotte played a private gig at the iconic Hotel du Cap in France, for Joel’s younger sister’s wedding in 2023. Surrounded by the beauty of the venue, the raw emotion of the occasion, and the freedom of performing without expectation, the experience fueled a renewed sense of passion for the Madden brothers. “It was this wild, once-in-a-lifetime vibe,” Joel recalls. “We were just there to celebrate, no pressure, and it reminded us why we started this—pure, unfiltered connection.” That night became the heartbeat of the album, a love letter to stripping things back and letting the music speak for itself.

Stay tuned for more from Good Charlotte very soon!

TOUR DATES

Nov  21 - Las Vegas, NV - Neon City Festival
Jan 17 - Los Angeles, CA - iHeartRadio ATLerEGO ‘26

Motel Du Cap AUS/NZ TOUR

Feb 17  - Perth, Australia - RAC Arena
Feb 19  - Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Feb 21 - Ascot, Australia - Bendigo Racecourse
Feb 25  - Sydney, Australia - Qudos Bank Arena
Feb 27 - Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland Domain
May 16 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
May 23 - Hatfield, UK - Slam Dunk Festival South
May 24 - Leeds, UK - Slam Dunk Festival North