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.
Tickets for Deacon Blue are available to purchase by the General Public. 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
For complete tour & ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz
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