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ABC announces first New Zealand tour for March 2027
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Eighties pop icons are bringing their classic hits to local stages for the very first time. Here is how to secure your tickets for this landmark tour.
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British pop royalty is finally making their way downstream. UK hitmakers ABC have officially announced their first ever tour of New Zealand, bringing their timeless catalogue of hits to fans across the country in March 2027.
Key Event Info
Artist: ABC (led by Martin Fry)
:Thursday 4 March 2027 - The Civic, AucklandSaturday 6 March 2027 - Selwyn Sounds Festival, ChristchurchSunday 7 March 2027 - St James Theatre, Wellington
Ticket information: The 48-hour presale begins on Tuesday 21 July 2026. General public tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday 23 July 2026. Get tickets here.
Fronted by the charismatic Martin Fry, ABC defined the polished sound of eighties pop. Their iconic 1982 debut album, The Lexicon Of Love, spent three weeks at number one in New Zealand and remained on the local charts for a massive 33 weeks, spawning anthems like 'The Look Of Love' and 'Poison Arrow'.
This highly anticipated tour will showcase a glittering career that spans over four decades. From the lush, Trevor Horn produced arrangements of their debut to the electronic dance floor beats of How To Be A Zillionaire, audiences can expect a masterclass in pop showmanship. Fry remains a phenomenal live performer, delivering his signature soaring vocals with effortless style.
Beyond the headline theatre shows in Auckland and Wellington, the band will also perform a special festival set in Christchurch. This tour marks a historic moment for Kiwi fans who have waited 45 years to experience these classic tracks live on home soil.
Tickets for these debut shows are expected to move incredibly fast. Sign up for the presale today to secure your spot before the general public release on Thursday 23 July.