Bruno Mars, Tyla & Carcass lead an action-packed week of NZ tour announcements

The live music scene in Aotearoa has seen a flurry of announcements this week, with some massive names locking in dates for 2026 and 2027. The biggest news is undoubtedly the joint show from Bruno Mars and Tyla, who are set to take over Eden Park in March 2027. It is set to be one of the highlights of the summer season.

For those preferring a heavier sound, the legendary death metal outfit Carcass will be bringing their intense live show to Galatos this October. It is a rare chance to catch such an influential band in an intimate setting. Also on the heavier side, local sludge metal icons Beastwars have announced a show in Wellington, and fans of hard rock can look forward to seeing The Angels at The Powerstation early next year.

We have a diverse range of artists touring throughout the country. KALEO is heading to The Civic for a blues-rock masterclass in February, while Bic Runga is playing a show in Wellington this September. If you are into electronic music, the solo project Silicon is also performing in the capital, and Close Counters are set to bring their fusion of house and jazz to the Tuning Fork.

A few notable tribute and specialty acts have also popped up on the schedule. While they do not command the same stadium-level pull as the major acts, High Voltage will be channelling their inner AC/DC in the Manawatū region, and fans of Italo Disco can catch Savage in Wellington.

The full list of recently announced gigs includes:

• Afro Jazz – Caretaker, Auckland (Aug 31)
• Rhythm – Brew Bar, Otago (Sep 4)
• Bic Runga, Savage, Silicon, Beastwars – Wellington (Sep 5)
• Bear Hug – Wunderbar, Christchurch (Sep 10)
• Opacity – Pearl Diver, Dunedin (Sep 12)
• Midnight Special – RSC Grey Lynn, Auckland (Sep 18)
• AceTones – Ponsonby Social Club, Auckland (Sep 19)
• Goldsmith – Audio Foundation, Auckland (Sep 24)
• Floyd Marsden – The Undercurrent, Wellington (Sep 25)
• Monty Bevins – Lake Hawea (Sep 25)
• Collective – Rhyme X Reason Brewery, Wānaka (Sep 26)
• Nat Hathaway – Ponsonby Social Club, Auckland (Sep 26)
• SOLAR FLAIR – Exchange Christchurch (Sep 27)
• Serenna – MOON, Wellington (Oct 1)
• Rowena Wise – Space Academy, Christchurch (Oct 1)
• Carcass – Galatos, Auckland (Oct 2)
• Bare Bear – Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland (Oct 3)
• Grapehouse – Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland (Oct 3)
• the Vendettas – Secret Location, Tauranga (Oct 7)
• Resurgence – Red Light District, Christchurch (Oct 10)
• Dream Chambers & Al Fraser – St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki (Oct 10)
• The Lowkeys – Gibbons Hotel, Wellington (Oct 15)
• The Warratahs – The New Plymouth Club, Taranaki (Oct 23)
• High Voltage – Frank Bar & Eatery, Manawatū / Whanganui (Oct 23)
• Day We Ran – Tuning Fork, Auckland (Dec 27)

Keep an eye on ticket outlets as these shows are likely to move quickly once sales open.