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Shinedown and Bush Join Forces for Massive New Zealand Co-Headline Tour

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The Rock supports Shinedown and Bush: Live in New Zealand.

Rock heavyweights Shinedown and Bush team up for a monumental co-headline show at Auckland’s Spark Arena this September.

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17 September 2026

Spark Arena, Auckland

Secure Your Tickets: Shinedown and Bush Hit Auckland for One Night Only

Get ready, New Zealand. Two of the most influential names in rock are joining forces for a massive co-headline tour in 2026. American chart-toppers SHINEDOWN and British alternative legends BUSH are set to take over Auckland’s Spark Arena this September, marking Shinedown’s highly anticipated return to our shores for the first time in over 15 years.

Shinedown and Bush

Thursday, 17 September 2026
Spark Arena, Auckland
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This tour is a rare chance to see two powerhouse acts on one stage. Shinedown arrives with a staggering 24 #1 rock hits and billions of streams under their belt. They’ll be touring on the back of their eighth studio album, EI8HT, which frontman Brent Smith promises sees the band pushing their creative boundaries further than ever before. Expect a high-octane set featuring fan favourites like 'Second Chance' and 'Sound of Madness' alongside brand-new anthems.

Sharing the top of the bill is BUSH, the London-hailing legends who defined a generation with hits like 'Glycerine' and 'Machinehead'. With over three decades of shaping the alternative scene and a killer new 2025 record, I Beat Loneliness, Gavin Rossdale and the band remain one of the most electrifying live acts in the business.

Frequently Asked Questions

It has been over 15 years since Shinedown last performed for Kiwi fans, making this 2026 return a major event for the local rock community
The last time Bush was in the country was in 1996 at the Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland during their Razorblade Suitcase tour
Expect a night of relentless energy. Shinedown is renowned for their massive arena productions and audience connection, while Bush is famous for the commanding stage presence of Gavin Rossdale and a setlist packed with 90s nostalgia and modern hits.
Yes. Shinedown will be performing tracks from their 2026 album EI8HT, and Bush will be showcasing songs from their 2025 release I Beat Loneliness.

Shinedown and Bush Join Forces for Massive New Zealand Co-Headline Tour

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Secure Your Tickets: Shinedown and Bush Hit Auckland for One Night Only

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last time Shinedown played in New Zealand?

When was the last time Bush played in New Zealand?

What can I expect from the Shinedown and Bush live show?

Are there new albums being toured?