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The Very Best Of 'Deacon Blue' Live

12/02/26  to 15/02/26
Thursday 12 February, Saturday 14 February, Sunday 15 February
40 years strong, and more poignant and potent than ever.

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Feb 15, 2026

Posted on

Nov 5, 2025

Event type:

Music ,

Venue:

Christchurch - James Hay Theatre, Wellington - The Opera House, Auckland - Bruce Mason Centre

Region:

Auckland , Christchurch , Wellington ,

Written by

818
Nov 5, 2025

Today, Scottish pop-rock icons Deacon Blue are thrilled to announce their return to Aotearoa in February 2026, marking their first shows down under since 2023. The tour will celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary and the release of their latest studio album, The Great Western Road.  

 

Deacon Blue will be stopping at the James Hay Theatre to play in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for the first time ever on Thursday February 12, before heading to Pōneke, Wellington’s Opera House on Saturday February 14, followed by Sunday February 15 at the Bruce Mason Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. 

 

New Zealand fans can expect a specially curated setlist, including all the hits you know and love, blending arena-sized classic anthems, tracks off their latest album, mixed with intimate surprises. With a reputation for crafting unforgettable live moments, Deacon Blue’s 2026 tour promises to be a celebration of fan connection, nostalgia, and musical brilliance. 

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