Deftones return to Australia & New Zealand in 2026

The alt-rock legends confirm massive arena shows with special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal.

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Grammy award-winning alt-rock greats Deftones have announced their first Australian and New Zealand headline tour in almost a decade.

The tour arrives in support of Deftones’ much lauded tenth studio album, Private Music. Released in August to widespread acclaim, the record features the singles ‘My Mind Is a Mountain’ and ‘Milk of the Madonna’ and was called “another career high from rock’s most reliable band” in NME’s five-star review.

Heading out way in May 2026, Deftones have revealed New York indie vets Interpol and Australia’s own Ecca Vandal have been enlisted as support.

Sadly, Deftones won’t be heading to Adelaide, with fans needing to travel interstate to catch them live, with the tour beginning in Sydney with two massive concerts at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May.

The tour then moves to Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 6 May 2026, followed by two gigs at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May. The final date on the tour takes place in New Zealand at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

There are two pre-sales available, with the Mastercard pre-sale running from 1pm AEDT Tuesday 18 November until 1pm AEDT Thursday 20 November, and the Live Nation pre-sale running from 2pm AEDT Thursday 20 November until 1pm AEDT Friday 21 November. General on-sale takes place from 2pm AEDT on Friday 21 November. Full ticketing info available via livenation.com.au.

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Deftones are one of the most revered bands in the alt-rock scene, having won two Grammy awards, sold millions of records worldwide and toured the globe regularly.

Formed in Northern California in 1988 by a bunch of friends, Deftones have sold over 10 million records globally, gathered 10 billion-plus streams and inspired generations.

Catch Deftones performing in Australia and New Zealand in May 2026. Ticketing information is available at livenation.com.au.

Deftones Australian and New Zealand 2026 Tour Dates

With special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal

Saturday 2 May 2026 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW

Sunday 3 May 2026 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW

Wednesday 6 May 2026 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD

Saturday 9 May 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC

Sunday 10 May 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC

Wednesday 13 May 2026 – Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ

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