Tour News - Deacon Blue announce 2026 NZ tour celebrating 40 years of music - 21st October 2025

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Today, Scottish pop-rock icons Deacon Blue are thrilled to announce their 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.  

Deacon Blue 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. 

Eligible Westpac New Zealand customers with a Westpac New Zealand Mastercard have special access to presale tickets starting from Wednesday October 22nd at 2pm until Friday October 24th at 2pm local time, as well as access to exclusive preferred tickets from Friday October 24th at 3pm local time. Tickets are available exclusively to eligible Westpac New Zealand customers using a Westpac New Zealand Mastercard at checkout. Visit priceless.com/westpacnz to find out more. 

The Live Nation Presale starts Thursday, October 23rd at 2pm until Friday, October 24th at 2pm local time or until allocation is exhausted. To purchase presale tickets, sign up now at livenation.co.nz/register 

Tickets for Deacon Blue will be available to purchase by the General Public on Friday, October 24th at 3pm local time.  

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. 

 Deacon Blue: 40 years strong, and more poignant and potent than ever. 
   

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER AT 3PM (LOCAL)  
Westpac Mastercard Presale: Wed 22nd Oct, 2pm - Fri 24th Oct 2pm (Local) 
Live Nation Presale: Thu 23rd Oct, 2pm - Fri 24th Oct 2pm (Local) 

For complete tour & ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz  

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Tour Dates:

JAMES HAY THEATRE, CHRISTCHURCH, THURSDAY 12th FEBRUARY 

THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON, SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 

BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND, SUNDAY 15the FEBRUARY 

Ticket Sales:

livenation.co.nz

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