Deftones Announce 2026 Australia & New Zealand Arena Tour

Deftones are making their long awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026, confirming a full arena tour with Interpol and Ecca Vandal.

It’s the Sacramento band’s first major run down under since Good Things in 2022, giving fans the chance to experience the group’s immersive, heavy laced atmosphere on some of the biggest stages we’ve got.

The tour was hinted at earlier through industry whispers, but Live Nation has now officially locked in the dates, along with all the details for how to secure tickets.

Presented by Live Nation, the 2026 run sees Deftones bringing their signature blend of power and ethereal intensity back to audiences who’ve been waiting a long time for another hit. From the crushing lift of ‘Diamond Eyes’ to the slow burn hypnosis of ‘Change (In the House of Flies)’, their catalogue has shaped alt-rock for nearly thirty years. Pairing them with post-punk veterans Interpol and Australian genre shifter Ecca Vandal makes this line-up one of the most intriguing pairings we’ll see all year.

Deftones Australia & NZ Tour Tickets

Australian Mastercard holders get first access through a presale running 1pm tomorrow, Tuesday November 18th through until 1pm Thursday November 20th. Westpac New Zealand Mastercard customers have a matching window, preferred tickets for both countries arrive once general sales go live.

Live Nation members can jump the queue with their own presale from 1pm Thursday, November 20th through until 1pm Friday, November 21st.

General public tickets hit the market at 2pm, this Friday, November 21st via Live Nation, all times are local.

Deftones 2026 Australia & NZ Tour Dates

Saturday, May 2nd — Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Sunday, May 3rd — Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Wednesday, May 6th — Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Saturday, May 9th — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday, May 10th — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Wednesday, May 13th — Spark Arena, Auckland

Formed in Sacramento in the mid-nineties, Deftones have carved out a rare place in heavy music, a band capable of being crushing, delicate, and cinematic all at once. Their last Australian arena shows were nearly ten years ago, and with this new run, they’re ready to make up for lost time.