Auckland, NZ – November 10th — Auckland was blessed with another unforgettable night as Pearl Jam took the stage at Go Media Stadium for the second show of their New Zealand leg. While the November 8th gig featured a cameo from Liam Finn, fans at Night 2 were treated to something truly special during the encore — Neil Finn himself joining the band to perform a heartfelt rendition of the Crowded House classic ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’.
With Mike Dziama’s photos capturing the raw energy and emotion of the evening, Pearl Jam delivered yet another massive setlist that spanned their storied career. Kicking off with the evocative ‘Release’ and diving deep into their catalogue with tracks like ‘Better Man’ and ‘Even Flow,’ the band had the crowd on their feet for nearly three hours.
The Set List and Encore
The setlist featured new tracks like ‘Scared of Fear’ and ‘Wreckage,’ demonstrating that Pearl Jam is still very much a band evolving creatively while paying homage to their classic hits. The crowd erupted when Eddie Vedder introduced Neil Finn, with the two legends embracing before launching into ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me,’ a moment that left fans in awe.
The encore was packed with iconic tracks, closing out the night with a powerful rendition of ‘Alive’, followed by the anthemic ‘Rocking In The Free World’ and the crowd favorite ‘Yellow Ledbetter’ as the perfect send-off.
Next Stop: Australia With their New Zealand shows wrapped, Pearl Jam is heading across the Tasman Sea to continue their tour in Australia. The first stop is at Heritage Bank Stadium on the Gold Coast on November 13th, before moving on to two massive nights at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and finishing up in Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium.
Full Australian Tour Dates:
- Nov 13 – Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast
- Nov 16 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- Nov 18 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- Nov 21 – ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
- Nov 23 – ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
With two unforgettable shows in Auckland now behind them, Pearl Jam is ready to light up Australia with the same electric energy that has kept fans coming back for over three decades.
Photos by Mike Dziama
Stay tuned to Blunt Magazine for more updates on Pearl Jam’s tour and exclusive photos from their upcoming Australian shows
