Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning band Deftones have announced their return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026 for a series of headline arena shows—their first in nearly a decade. Joining them on this tour are special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal.
Tour Dates:
Sydney, Australia: Qudos Bank Arena
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Melbourne, Australia: Rod Laver Arena
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Auckland, New Zealand: Spark Arena
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ticket Information:
General Public On-Sale: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2pm local time.
Presales:
Mastercard Presale: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1pm to Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1pm.
Live Nation Presale: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1pm to Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1pm.
Deftones, formed in Sacramento in 1988, have built a devoted following with their unique blend of raw power and cinematic intensity. Their latest album, Private Music, released in August 2025, has been hailed as a high point in their career. (nme.com)
Interpol, known for their brooding post-punk sound, and Australian artist Ecca Vandal, celebrated for her genre-defying performances, will join Deftones on this tour, promising a diverse and immersive concert experience. (noise11.com)
This announcement marks Deftones' first headline tour in Australia and New Zealand since their 2016 tour supporting the Gore album. Fans can anticipate a setlist spanning the band's extensive catalog, including tracks from their latest release. (themusic.com.au)