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October Gig Guide: All the Artists Coming to Aotearoa This Month
Published by Laura White
01 Oct 2026
October is stacked for live music in Aotearoa! As we gear up for summer and festival season, the line-up is looking massive.
From Grammy award winning artist Olivia Dean taking over Western Springs Bowl to Zara Larsson bringing her highly anticipated Midnight Sun tour to Spark Arena, there’s so much to look forward to.
Here’s your ultimate rundown of every artist playing in Aotearoa this October!
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide tour to Auckland for his biggest headline shows in New Zealand to date. Catch him live at Spark Arena performing his global hit Stick Season, supported by US singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi.
Dates: 9th & 10th October 2026
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland
Find everything you need to know about tickets here!
Olivia Dean
Following overwhelming demand, British soul singer Olivia Dean has moved her Auckland concert from Spark Arena to Western Springs Bowl. The performance is part of her highly anticipated The Art of Loving tour and will mark the grand reopening of the historic venue.
Performing global hits such as Man I Need, Rein Me In, and So Easy, she will be supported by Australian neo-soul artist Kaiit.
Dates: 17th October 2026
Venue: Te Wai Ōrea Western Springs Bowl, Auckland
Missed out on tickets to the sold out show? Enter to win tickets here!
Stan Walker
Kiwi icon Stan Walker is returning to the stage for his first major headline show in six years with a massive orchestral performance and an unforgettable night.
After selling out his Auckland show, he's bringing the shows to Christchurch and Wellington, where you can hear his hits "Black Box", "Take It Easy", and "I AM" completely rearranged for a full orchestral backing. The production transforms these familiar Kiwi anthems into cinematic, emotional compositions designed specifically for arena acoustics.
"This is 17 years in the making. My full live band. A powerful orchestra. Every song completely reimagined for one unforgettable night," he announced.
Dates: 17th October (AKL), 7th November (CHCH) & 20th November (WLG)
Venue: The Trusts Arena, Auckland (Sold out) | Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch | TSB Arena, Wellington
Enter to win a VIP double pass here!
Hilary Duff
Returning to the stage for her first full-scale global headline run in nearly two decades, Hilary Duff brings her 'Lucky Me Tour' to Auckland, celebrating her brand-new album luck… or something.
The Lizzie McGuire legend will be supported by Grammy Award winning artist La Roux.
Dates: 20th October 2026
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland
Lily Allen
Following the release of her highly acclaimed album West End Girl, Lily Allen is returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2019, bringing her West End Girl Tour to Spark Arena.
Allen will perform her new album in its entirety, in the order the songs appear on the record.
Dates: 21st October 2026
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland
5 Seconds of Summer
Iconic Aussie boy band 5 Seconds of Summer are returning to Aotearoa for the first time since 2018, bringing their 'EVERYONE’S A STAR! WORLD TOUR' to Spark Arena.
Bringing the anthems we all know and love, like 'She Looks So Perfect' and 'Youngblood' to scream along to as well as their new hits like 'NOT OK', 'Boyband', and 'Telephone Busy', the Sydney high school mates know how to put on a show.
Supporting the chart-topping group is Aussie pop group Cub Sport.
Dates: 24th October 2026
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland
Zara Larsson
For the very first time, Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson is coming to Aotearoa! Bringing her viral Midnight Sun tour to Auckland, and adding another show due to popular demand, this is one you don't want to miss out on.
Dates: 25th (SOLD OUT) & 26th October 2026
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland
Find all the info and get your tickets here!
This is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable months for live music in New Zealand.
If you haven't locked in your plans yet, avoid the FOMO and secure your tickets ASAP.
Published by Laura White
01 Oct 2026