The band will return to Auckland on December 17. Photo / Guns N' Roses
The band will return to Auckland on December 17. Photo / Guns N' Roses
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses will return to Auckland’s Eden Park this December as part of their world tour.
Live Nation announced today that the band will start the Australasian leg of the tour in Adelaide on November 29, followed by shows in Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney beforefinishing up with one massive New Zealand show at Eden Park on December 17.
The tour comes with the release of two new singles from the group, with songs Nothin and Atlas the powerhouse band’s first new music since 2023.
Guns N’ Roses, which formed in 1985, also announced Australian hard rock band Airbourne will join the shows in Australia and New Zealand as special guests.
Guns N’ Roses last performed at Eden Park on December 10, 2022, as part of their rescheduled tour dates, which were delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The tour marked their return to the country after their 2017 Not in This Lifetime tour at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland and Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
The band last performed at Eden Park in 2022. Photo / Guns N' Roses
Guns N’ Roses remain one of the most popular American rock bands in history, with three of the original band members, Axl Rose (vocals, keyboards), Duff McKagan (bass), and Slash (lead guitar) still touring with the band.
The group also features Dizzy Reed (keyboard), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Isaac Carpenter (drums), and Melissa Reese (keyboard).
The bands Nighttrain Fan Club members will get first access to tickets during the March 6 presale via the Guns N’ Roses official website.
Mastercard holders’ presale starts March 9, followed by the Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales on March 12. Those wanting to access the presales will need to sign up by March 8.
General tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster on March 13 at 12pm.
Guns N’ Roses The World Tour 2026, Australia and New Zealand.
Sunday 29 November - Adelaide Grand Final, Adelaide
Wednesday 2 December - Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Saturday 5 December - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Tuesday 8 December - McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Friday 11 December - Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Monday 14 December - Engie Stadium, Sydney
Thursday 17 December - Eden Park Stadium, Auckland
For complete tour, ticket and VIP information, visit livenation.co.nz
