ACM Artist of the Decade and three-time Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean has officially announced the international extension of his FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR, taking his high-energy show to New Zealand and Australia in 2026.
This marks Aldean’s first time headlining in New Zealand and his long-awaited return to Australia since 2016, when he made history as the first artist to sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music.
Full Throttle Heads Down Under
The 2026 international run will begin Thursday, February 19 at Spark Arena in Auckland, followed by a six-date run across Australia, including stops in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Aldean will also headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country country music experience with shows in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra.
Joining him on this leg of the tour are Corey Kent, who will perform at all shows, and Brad Cox, who will appear during the Sunburnt Country dates.
Aldean’s Legacy of Hits and Milestones
Jason Aldean continues to hold his place as one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers. With 30 No. 1 singles at Country radio, nearly 20 billion streams, and over 20 million albums sold, Aldean has built a career defined by both longevity and mass appeal.
His chart-topping songs include fan favorites like “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Fly Over States,” and “Whiskey Drink,” his latest No. 1 single.
Full Throttle Tour 2025: U.S. Dates Continue This Summer
Produced by Live Nation, the FULL THROTTLE TOUR kicked off in May 2025 and resumes July 17 in Tulsa, OK, with stops in major U.S. cities including Nashville, Denver, Dallas, Charlotte, and Tampa. The tour has already drawn acclaim for its explosive production and Aldean’s dynamic live performances.
- Thu Jul 17 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center
- Fri Jul 18 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
- Sat Jul 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- Thu Jul 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
- Fri Jul 25 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
- Sat Jul 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Thu Aug 07 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
- Fri Aug 08 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
- Sat Aug 09 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
- Thu Aug 14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
- Fri Aug 15 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
- Sat Aug 16 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
- Thu Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park
- Fri Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
- Sat Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- Thu Sep 04 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
- Fri Sep 05 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center
- Thu Sep 11 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
- Sat Sep 13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- Thu Sep 18 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena
- Fri Sep 19 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
- Sat Sep 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
- Thu Sep 25 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME
- Fri Sep 26 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- Sat Sep 27 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium
- Fri Oct 03 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Sat Oct 04 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Ticket Details for New Zealand and Australia
Tickets for the 2026 FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR dates in New Zealand and Australia go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m. local time. Several presale opportunities are available prior to that:
- Artist Presale: Begins Wednesday, July 2 at 12 p.m.
- Mastercard Presale: July 2 (12 p.m.) through July 4 (12 p.m.) in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney
- One NZ Presale: Available in Auckland starting Wednesday, July 2 at 12 p.m.
- My Live Nation Presale: Runs July 4 (1 p.m.) to July 7 (12 p.m.)
- Face To Face Touring Presale: Available for Sunburnt Country events in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra from July 4 (1 p.m.) to July 7 (12 p.m.)
New Zealand and Australia Dates
- Thu Feb 19 — Auckland, NZ— Spark Arena
- *Sat Feb 21—Toowoomba, AU — Sunburnt Country
- Sun Feb 22 — Brisbane, AU— Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Wed Feb 25— Melbourne, AU — Rod Laver Arena
- Thu Feb 26— Sydney, AU — Qudos Bank Arena
- *Sat Feb 28— Hunter Valley, AU — Sunburnt Country
- *Sun Mar 1— Canberra, AU — Sunburnt Country
