Tour news
The latest arena runs, intimate club shows, and festival headliners dropping this week.
Legendary UK pop acts Squeeze and ABC lead a massive week of tour announcements. Squeeze head to The Powerstation in April 2027, while ABC are set to play The Civic and St James Theatre in March. The schedule also features a heavy metal showcase at Big Fan and indie circuit runs from Rowena Wise and Soft Bait NZ.
A massive week for live music as legends Primus, Queens of the Stone Age, and Tropical Fuck Storm confirm a massive joint date at Auckland's Spark Arena. Meanwhile, Canadian icon Bryan Adams has locked in a major run across Auckland and Christchurch for early 2027. Fans can also look forward to intimate shows from Del Amitri, Loudon Wainwright III, and Papa M hitting stages across the motu.
A massive week for local stages, with **Billy Woods** bringing abstract hip-hop to Auckland, while **Boyz II Men** and **Dizzee Rascal** confirm long-awaited shows. Metal fans also have **Killswitch Engage** to look forward to in Wellington. From hip-hop legends to high-energy metal, these bookings span diverse genres, promising a busy end to the year for live music enthusiasts across the country.
A massive week for live music as legends Ben Harper and Jack Johnson confirm Auckland and Waipara dates. Indie favourite Courtney Barnett, electronic pioneer Gary Numan, and pop sensation Conan Gray have also locked in shows. From the big arenas to the Town Hall, here is the full breakdown of the latest concert announcements hitting our shores.
A massive week for live music fans, with The Psychedelic Mixtape locking in a show at the Stardome, while James head to The Civic. The Veils are also touring, bringing their intense live set to Otago. From international legends to local favourites like TOI and Jan Hellriegel, here is the latest on the concert front.
A massive week for live music announcements as international heavyweights Killswitch Engage and Cat Power book NZ dates for later this year. They are joined by global touring powerhouses Karan Aujla, Origin, and more. From metalcore at The Powerstation to indie sets at the Bruce Mason Centre, these tour confirmations bring a diverse range of sounds to local stages through to early 2027.
A massive week for local gig announcements sees R&B artist Clara La San heading to Auckland, while punk legends Descendents are set for Wellington. The touring circuit is heating up with major dates confirmed for Simple Minds and Gary Numan, alongside a solid mix of local talent and international acts like Kara, Macy Gray, and Balu Brigada. Check the latest tour schedules below.
