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Madness announce first NZ tour in 46 years - Get all the info here!
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British ska legends return Down Under for their first New Zealand shows in 46 years. Here is everything you need to know about tour dates, venues, and securing tickets.
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Ending a 46-year wait since their last North Island shows in 1981, Camden ska legends Madness are bringing their definitive catalogue down under for two massive arena dates in March 2027. Here's how you can buy tickets and enter the draw to win!
All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour
Support acts: TBC
Friday 12 March 2027 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Saturday 13 March 2027 - Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
TICKETING INFO
🎫 Presale: Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at 9:00am
🎫 General sale: Thursday, 24th September 2026 at 9:00am (Get tickets here)
This landmark run marks the Nutty Boys' first journey to New Zealand in over four decades, bringing energy from 45 singles spanning 45 years of music. Expect packed setlists loaded with timeless anthems like Our House, It Must Be Love, Baggy Trousers, and House of Fun.
The group remains a dominant live force, with their 2023 record Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C'est La Vie landing at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart. To complement their trip to Aotearoa, the band is reissuing their initial five studio albums in January 2027.
Lock in your plans early for one of the most anticipated tours on the 2027 calendar.
🎫 Win tickets here 🎫
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