Deacon Blue announce 2026 NZ tour to celebrate 40 years of music

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 12, before heading to Pōneke, Wellington’s Opera House on Saturday, February 14, followed by Sunday February 15 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 22 at 2pm until Friday October 24 at 2pm local time, as well as access to exclusive preferred tickets from Friday October 24 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 23 at 2pm until Friday, October 24 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 24 at 3pm local time.  

Tickets and further information at livenation.co.nz. 

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. 

DEACON BLUE 

THE VERY BEST OF….LIVE 

NEW ZEALAND 2026 

Presented by Live Nation and Coast FM 

JAMES HAY THEATRE, CHRISTCHURCH 

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 

THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON 

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 

BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND 

SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY 

  

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER AT 3PM (LOCAL)  

Westpac Mastercard Presale: Wed 22 Oct, 2pm - Fri 24 Oct 2pm (Local) 

Live Nation Presale: Thu 23 Oct, 2pm - Fri 24 Oct 2pm (Local) 

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