Deftones will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for their first arena tour in nearly a decade, bringing Interpol and Ecca Vandal along for the ride.
The alt-rock band will hit the region in May for a run of five arena shows. The tour kicks off with back-to-back nights at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on May 2–3, then heads to Brisbane Entertainment Centre on May 6 and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on May 9–10, before wrapping at Auckland’s Spark Arena on May 13.
It marks Deftones’ first Australia and New Zealand tour in almost 10 years, underlining how rare a full-scale run from the band has become in the region. All shows will feature Interpol as special guests, with Melbourne artist Ecca Vandal opening.
Interpol’s inclusion brings a stack of indie-rock staples — from 2000s breakthrough “Obstacle 1” and “Evil” to songs from more recent albums — while Ecca Vandal has earned a reputation at home for fusing punk, hip-hop and electronic influences into high-energy sets.
The tour comes on the heels of Private Music, Deftones’ 10th studio album, released earlier this year. The set debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and bowed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, according to Billboard’s Chart Beat coverage, giving the band another top-tier rock debut after Diamond Eyes, Gore and Ohms all opened in the top 10.
Private Music also extended their streak on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, where the band has now logged multiple No. 1 entries. Across their career, Deftones have become one of heavy music’s most enduring crossover acts, with 2000’s White Pony earning a Grammy win and later albums like Diamond Eyes (No. 6), Koi No Yokan (No. 11), Gore (No. 2) and Ohms (No. 5) all landing high on the Billboard 200.
The general on-sale tickets go live Nov. 21, with various presales — including artist, promoter and venue offers — rolling out earlier that week.
Deftones 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour DatesWith Interpol and Ecca Vandal
May 2 – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena May 3 – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena May 6 – Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre May 9 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena May 10 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena May 13 – Auckland, Spark ArenaHence then, the article about deftones plot first aus nz arena run in nearly a decade was published today ( ) and is available on billboard ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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