Tour News - Kiwi singer-songwriter Steffany Beck to support Deacon Blue's NZ Tour - 5th February 2026
Today, New Zealand singer-songwriter Steffany Beck has been announced as support for Scottish pop-rock icons Deacon Blue when they return to Aotearoa in February 2026, marking their first shows down under since 2023. The tour will celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary and the release of their latest studio album, The Great Western Road.
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Deacon Blue and Steffany Beck will be stopping at the James Hay Theatre to play in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for the first time ever on Thursday February 12th before heading to Pōneke, Wellington’s Opera House on Saturday February 14th followed by Sunday February 15th at the Bruce Mason Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
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Known for their emotionally charged performances and enduring hits like “Dignity,” “Real Gone Kid,” “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” and “Fergus Sings the Blues,” Deacon Blue will deliver a dynamic live experience that spans their full career — from the soulful grit of their acclaimed groundbreaking debut album Raintown to the energy of The Great Western Road.
Their new album reflects the band’s journey with honesty, warmth, and a renewed sense of adventure.
New Zealand fans can expect a specially curated setlist, including all the hits you know and love, blending arena-sized classic anthems, tracks off their latest album, mixed with intimate surprises. With a reputation for crafting unforgettable live moments, Deacon Blue’s 2026 tour promises to be a celebration of fan connection, nostalgia, and musical brilliance.
Steffany Beck is a singer-songwriter with an impressive list of career highlights, including releasing her debut EP, Blue Eyed Girl, in 2019, writing songs with celebrated Aotearoa singer-songwriter Bic Runga, and performing live with another music legend, Jason Kerrison (lead singer from OpShop).
Deacon Blue - 40 years strong, and more poignant and potent than ever, with support from Steffany Beck.
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JAMES HAY THEATRE, CHRISTCHURCH - THURSDAY 12th FEBRUARY
THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON - SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY
BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND - SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY
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