BENEE, KATSEYE, The Jacksons & Ivy Announce New Zealand Tour Dates

The upcoming touring season in Aotearoa is shaping up to be massive, with a solid mix of local talent and international acts locking in dates this week. Leading the pack, BENEE has confirmed a stop at the Coroglen Tavern for late December. Her return to the stage is always a highlight, and the Coroglen setting should make for a classic summer gig.

Fans of international pop have plenty to look forward to as well. KATSEYE are confirmed for an Auckland show at Spark Arena in March 2027, bringing their high-energy Y2K-inspired set to the big stage. Meanwhile, music history will be made at The Civic in Auckland this May when The Jacksons perform live. It is a rare chance to see a legendary act in such a storied venue.

If you are looking for something a bit more intimate or experimental, the tour schedule has plenty to offer:

• Ivy: The Japanese duo will bring their dream pop to Dunedin’s Pearl Diver on 19 December.
• Teeks: A massive run of shows is confirmed across the North and South Islands throughout March, including the Auckland Town Hall and Christchurch Town Hall.
• Jonah Kagen: Catch him live at The Powerstation in Auckland this April.
• Home Brew: The Auckland hip-hop favourites are back at the Coroglen Tavern in January.
• Lee Mvtthews: The drum and bass duo will also be hitting the Coroglen Tavern early in the new year.
• Close Counters: They bring their blend of house and soul to The Tuning Fork in late January.
• Christoph El Truento: Catch his set at Double Whammy in Auckland this January.

For those interested in tribute and conceptual shows, the Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is hosting unique performances of Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon and The Psychedelic Mixtape by The Psychedelic Furs on 11 November. While these are tribute and recording-focused events rather than tours by the original bands, they offer a different way to experience classic sounds.

Rounding out a busy month are performances from Fortuna in Wellington, Wild at The Button Factory, Tom Aspaul at Whammy Bar, and Vanilla Gorilla also playing at Whammy Bar. Whether you are into drum and bass, indie rock, or soul, there is no shortage of live music on the horizon.