Tour news
The latest arena runs, intimate club shows, and festival headliners dropping this week.
Auckland’s live calendar is filling up. Evanescence (20 March 2027) and Westlife (29 July 2027) take to Spark Arena, with Bryson Tiller also booked for the venue on 27 January 2027. Fans of electronica can catch Chet Faker at the Auckland Town Hall on 12 September 2026. These shows join an already busy slate of upcoming international tours heading our way.
This week brings a massive slate of gig announcements for Aotearoa. Jazz legend Miles Crayford is set to play Wellington, while Saint Etienne and Ashanti bring pop and R&B vibes to Auckland. Fans of heavier sounds can look forward to Lorna Shore and The Acacia Strain, plus punk stalwarts Rise Against and Dropkick Murphys. It is a diverse season ahead for music fans from Auckland to Christchurch.
A massive week for concert announcements sees American indie rockers Wednesday heading to Wellington, Lyttelton, and Auckland. Meanwhile, Stereolab has confirmed an extensive run of Auckland dates. Hip-hop heavyweights Don Toliver and Post Malone are teaming up for a massive stadium show, and metal legends Killswitch Engage will hit The Powerstation this spring.
A massive week of tour announcements sees international heavyweights hitting our stages. Alternative icons Ash lead the charge with shows in Auckland and Wellington, while acclaimed rapper billy woods brings his project to the capital. Fans can also look forward to sets from pop sensation HUMBE, R&B artist Jenevieve and the return of Aussie rockers Regurgitator.
A massive week for live music fans as Arlo Parks, Koop, Social Distortion, Ben Harper, and Jack Johnson confirm Aotearoa dates. From indie soul at San Fran to punk rock at Whammy, there is something for everyone this year. We also have details on local star Aldous Harding’s national tour and a packed schedule of shows hitting venues from Auckland to Dunedin.
Big international tours were announced this week, with Noah Kahan heading to Spark Arena and Courtney Barnett locking in dates for Hamilton and Auckland. Metalcore veterans August Burns Red, punk legends The Damned, and pop breakout Stephen Sanchez are also packing their bags for NZ later this year. Plus, new local shows from Dave Dobbyn, Salmonella Dub, and Delaney Davidson.
This week’s tour announcements bring a diverse mix of talent to our local stages. From the folk-inspired strings of Graeme James and ambient textures of Heavy Chest, to the high-energy sounds of SLUR, The Splinters, and Pool House, there’s plenty on offer. Check out the latest dates for venues across the country as artists begin scheduling their live appearances for the coming months.
