Deftones Confirm Highly Anticipated Australia and New Zealand Tour
Deftones, the acclaimed alternative rock band, is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across Australia and New Zealand in May 2026. This marks their first tour in nearly a decade, exciting fans throughout the region.
Tour Details
The tour will kick off with two shows in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on May 2 and May 3. Following these performances, Deftones will take the stage at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on May 6. The band will then perform two shows at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on May 9 and May 10. The tour will conclude in Auckland, New Zealand, at Spark Arena on May 13.
Ticket Sales
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on November 21, 2025, at 2 PM local time. Fans can access presales starting November 18, 2025, at 1 PM local time, through Mastercard and Westpac NZ. A Live Nation presale follows on November 20, 2025, at 1 PM local time. Interested fans can register for the presale via the Live Nation website for both Australia and New Zealand.
Special Guests
Deftones will be joined by the talented acts Ecca Vandal and Interpol, providing an exciting lineup for concertgoers.
About Deftones
Since their formation in 1988 in Northern California, Deftones have become a cornerstone of alternative rock. The multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning band has sold over 10 million records worldwide and amassed more than 10 billion streams. Their influential catalog includes classics like the RIAA certified double-Platinum album “White Pony,” which won the band’s first Grammy, as well as “Diamond Eyes” (2010) and “Koi No Yokan” (2012).
Recent Releases and Cultural Impact
Deftones released their tenth studio album, “Private Music,” in 2025, marking another significant achievement in their artistic journey. They host the annual Día De Los Deftones festival in San Diego, a full-day music event celebrating their unique blend of culture and sound.
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