Foo Fighters play two New Zealand stadium shows on their Take Cover Tour: One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on Tuesday 19 January 2027 and Western Springs in Auckland on Friday 22 January 2027. Neither show is sold out as of 5 November 2026, tickets run from $99.90 to $249.90 through AXS, and the Australian leg starts in Brisbane tonight.
Two stadiums, three nights apart, and a different pair of local openers at each. This is the band’s first visit since January 2024, and the Christchurch night is a milestone of its own. The Foos were the first international act announced for the new stadium, back in February. RNZ reported that before the stadium had even been completed. Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on 5 November is the first of six Australian dates this year, so setlists and reviews from across the Tasman will start arriving this week.
When are Foo Fighters playing in NZ?
Foo Fighters play Christchurch first, at One New Zealand Stadium on Tuesday 19 January 2027, and then Auckland’s Western Springs on Friday 22 January 2027. Those are the only two New Zealand dates. After Auckland the band fly to Perth for the final show of the whole tour on 25 January.
| Date | City | Venue | Support | Tickets (as of 5 November 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 January 2027 | Christchurch | One New Zealand Stadium | DARTZ, Seek Help! | On sale, AXS |
| Friday 22 January 2027 | Auckland | Western Springs | Dick Move, Ringlets | On sale, AXS |
There is no Wellington, Dunedin or Hamilton show this time. The Take Cover Tour began in León, Mexico, in January 2026 and has since covered Europe, North America and South America. In Australia the band play Brisbane (5 November), Townsville (7 November), Sydney (10 November), Newcastle (12 November), Melbourne (14 November) and Adelaide (17 November) before breaking for summer.
Who is opening for Foo Fighters in NZ?
Each New Zealand show has its own two local support acts. Wellington’s DARTZ and Dunedin’s Seek Help! open in Christchurch on 19 January. Auckland bands Dick Move and Ringlets open at Western Springs on 22 January. Promoter Frontier Touring picked local openers for every city on the tour.
- Christchurch: DARTZ (Wellington) and Seek Help! (Dunedin)
- Auckland: Dick Move and Ringlets (both from Auckland)
Dick Move know the drill. The Auckland punk band also opened all three of the Foos’ New Zealand shows in January 2024. Set times for the support acts have not been published yet.
Foo Fighters NZ ticket prices
Foo Fighters tickets in New Zealand cost between $99.90 and $249.90 including GST, as of 5 November 2026. The top price, $249.90, buys front standing in the general admission field or an A Reserve seat in both cities. The cheapest are D Reserve seats in Christchurch and the grass embankment at Western Springs, both $99.90.
| Ticket type | Christchurch | Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Front GA standing field | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| A Reserve seating | $249.90 | $249.90 (flat field) |
| Rear GA standing field | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| B Reserve seating | $199.90 | — |
| C Reserve flat field seating | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| C Reserve seating | $149.90 | — |
| GA terrace | — | $149.90 |
| D Reserve seating | $99.90 | — |
| GA embankment | — | $99.90 |
Tickets are sold only through AXS, with a limit of eight per person per show. Frontier released new seated sections in both cities on 20 October. In Christchurch, AXS Premium seats may also be offered before the night, capped at $624.75. Hospitality packages are listed for One New Zealand Stadium too.
Is Foo Fighters Christchurch sold out?
No. As of 5 November 2026, Frontier Touring lists both the Christchurch and Auckland shows as on sale now, and One New Zealand Stadium says tickets are available through AXS. Neither page uses a “sold out” or “limited” label. Buy only through AXS, because tickets from resale sites may not get you through the gate.
What time do Foo Fighters start?
One New Zealand Stadium lists a 6pm start for the Christchurch show on 19 January. Set times for each act, including when the Foos come on, have not been published. Auckland’s gate and start times have not been published. Auckland Stadiums says they will be confirmed closer to the event.
Foo Fighters play after both openers. At their 2011 Western Springs show they came on at 8.20pm and played until 11pm.
What will Foo Fighters play? The Take Cover setlist
The New Zealand setlist won’t be known until the night, and the band change songs from show to show. Expect the big hits mixed with tracks from Your Favorite Toy, the band’s 12th album. Its title track came out as a single in February 2026. Here is a setlist the tour played in the US in April.
At Bridgeport on 28 April 2026 the set ran: All My Life, Caught in the Echo, Times Like These, The Pretender, Of All People, Stacked Actors, These Days, Walk, My Hero, Learn to Fly, Your Favorite Toy, This Is a Call, No Son of Mine, The Sky Is a Neighborhood, Shame Shame, White Limo, Spit Shine, Rescued, Under You, Aurora, Monkey Wrench, Hey, Johnny Park! and Big Me, with Best of You near the end. We will add the actual Christchurch and Auckland setlists after each show.
Who is in Foo Fighters now?
The 2027 line-up is Dave Grohl on vocals and guitar, Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett on guitar, Nate Mendel on bass, Rami Jaffee on keyboards and Ilan Rubin on drums. Rubin replaced Josh Freese, and the Take Cover Tour is his first with the band.
Freese was the drummer for the 2024 New Zealand shows, the band’s first in New Zealand after Taylor Hawkins died in 2022. Their planned 2022 visit to Aotearoa was cancelled after his death.
Getting to Western Springs and One New Zealand Stadium
Your Western Springs ticket includes free travel on Auckland Transport trains and buses. In Christchurch, the stadium is about 500 metres from the bus interchange and Metro runs pre-booked event shuttles. Neither venue has general parking on site, only accessible or mobility parks.
Auckland, Western Springs
- No onsite parking and no coach parking, apart from mobility parks for valid permit holders.
- The show goes ahead rain, hail or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed.
- Bag size restrictions apply, footwear is required and there are no pass-outs.
- Recommended for ages 5 and over. Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age.
Christchurch, One New Zealand Stadium
- Metro event shuttles run from 11 pick-up areas and must be booked online before the show.
- Taxis and rideshares drop off on Lichfield Street from Fitzgerald Avenue, and Tuam Street has separated cycle lanes.
- Bring a small bag only if you need one. Large bags, commercial food, umbrellas and pro camera gear stay at home.
- The stadium asks you to arrive at least 45 minutes before the start.
Both shows are licensed all ages. Frontier recommends them for ages 5 and over, advises against under-15s in the standing areas, and says anyone 14 or under must be with an adult.
When were Foo Fighters last in NZ?
Foo Fighters last played New Zealand in January 2024, with three stadium shows in a week. They opened at Go Media Stadium (Mt Smart) in Auckland on 20 January, then played Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium on 24 January and Wellington’s Sky Stadium on 27 January. The Breeders and Dick Move opened in Auckland.
| Year | City | Venue | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Auckland | Western Springs | About 50,000 fans; Tenacious D opened |
| 2018 | Auckland | Mt Smart Stadium | Played in the rain, with two Taylor Hawkins drum solos |
| 2022 | — | — | Tour cancelled after Taylor Hawkins died |
| 2024 | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington | Go Media Stadium, Orangetheory Stadium, Sky Stadium | First NZ tour with Josh Freese |
| 2027 | Christchurch, Auckland | One New Zealand Stadium, Western Springs | First NZ tour with Ilan Rubin |
The Foo Fighters “earthquake” at Western Springs
In December 2011, about 50,000 fans jumped so hard at Western Springs that GeoNet seismic stations 1.5 and 2 kilometres away picked up the shaking. The motion looked like volcanic tremor, about three shakes a second. It began during Tenacious D’s opening set, the Jack Black and Kyle Gass duo, grew when the Foos came on, and stopped when the show ended. “We have the seismograph read out framed in the studio,” Dave Grohl later told The Rock’s Morning Rumble. Western Springs is the same venue for the 2027 Auckland show.
For every other big show this summer, from Robbie Williams in November to Guns N’ Roses at Eden Park in December, see our NZ concerts guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are Foo Fighters a New Zealand band?
No. Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle by Dave Grohl in 1994. They have strong Kiwi ties, though. They have toured New Zealand regularly, and the 2027 shows use New Zealand openers at both stadiums.
Where can I buy Foo Fighters tickets in Auckland?
Only through AXS, the official ticket agent named by Frontier Touring and Auckland Stadiums. Tickets are not sold through Ticketmaster or Ticketek for these shows. Each person can buy up to eight tickets per show.
Can kids go to Foo Fighters in NZ?
Yes. Both shows are licensed all ages and recommended for ages 5 and over. Under-15s are not advised in the standing areas, and children 14 and under must be with an adult. At Western Springs every child needs a ticket, whatever their age.
Is public transport free to Foo Fighters at Western Springs?
Yes. Auckland Stadiums says your ticket includes free travel on Auckland Transport train and bus services to the show. Gate and show times will be confirmed closer to 22 January.
