Alternative metal veterans Deftones have announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand set for 2026, continuing the touring cycle for their tenth studio album, private music, released this past August. The band has curated a diverse bill featuring gold-certified indie rockers Interpol as direct support, and Australian alternative rock artist Ecca Vandal opening (who was personally invited by Chino Moreno to play the latest ‘Dia de los Deftones‘ festival).
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Deftones 2026 Australia/New Zealand Tour
- May 02: Sydney, AUS (Qudos Bank Arena)
- May 03: Sydney, AUS (Qudos Bank Arena)
- May 06: Brisbane, AUS (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
- May 09: Melbourne, AUS (Rod Laver Arena)
- May 10: Melbourne, AUS (Rod Laver Arena)
- May 13: Auckland, NZ (Spark Arena)
Deftones is also set to headline Outbreak Fest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Victoria Park in East London. This massive outdoor event showcases the band’s draw and features an incredibly stacked and diverse lineup, including Idles, Amyl & The Sniffers, JPEGMAFIA, Deafheaven, Show Me The Body, Basement, Wisp, Esdeekid, and ¥øu$Uk€ ¥uk1mat$U. This festival appearance further solidifies Deftones’ significant presence in the U.K., adding to their sold-out 2026 European arena tour set for February.
Previously annoucned shows in 2026:
- Jan 29: Paris Adidas Arena, France
- Jan 30: Brussels Forest National, Belgium
- Feb 01: Hamburg Barclays Arena, Germany
- Feb 03: Munich Zenith, Germany
- Feb 05: Lodz Atlas Arena, Poland
- Feb 06: Berlin Max-Schmeling-Halle, Germany
- Feb 07: Dortmund Westfalenhalle, Germany
- Feb 09: Stuttgart Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Germany
- Feb 10: Amsterdam AFAS Live, Netherlands
- Feb 12: Birmingham BP Pulse Live, UK
- Feb 13: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK
- Feb 14: Manchester Co-Op Live, UK
- Feb 16: Dublin 3Arena, Ireland
- Feb 18: Cardiff Utilita Arena, UK
- Feb 20: London O2 Arena, UK
- Mar 13: Santiago Lollapalooza, Chile
- Mar 15: San Isidro Lollapalooza, Argentina
- Mar 17: Luque Asuncionico, Paraguay
- Mar 20: São Paulo Lollapalooza, Brazil
- Mar 22: Bogotá Estéreo Picnic, Colombia
- Mar 27: Monterrey Tecate Pal Norte, Mexico
- Aug 23: London Victoria Park, UK (New Show)
- Oct 24: Fort Worth Sick New World, TX
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