Avenged Sevenfold announce long-awaited AU/NZ return

Avenged Sevenfold return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026 for their first visit to the region in 12 years, bringing their spectacular arena production and a set spanning more than two decades of metal. The tour is officially billed simply as the AU/NZ Tour 2026, with Coheed and Cambria and Thornhill joining them as special guests on all four dates.

Formed in Huntington Beach, California, in 1999, Avenged Sevenfold evolved from metalcore beginnings into one of modern metal’s biggest crossover acts. Their breakthrough came with 2005’s City of Evil, while 2010’s Nightmare and 2013’s Hail to the King both topped the Billboard 200. The band have also become renowned for ambitious live productions and a willingness to push beyond conventional heavy-metal boundaries. 

Their latest album, 2023’s Life Is but a Dream…, continued that adventurous approach, blending progressive metal, experimental arrangements and cinematic elements. The current lineup features M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman.

The AU/NZ run opens in Sydney on 16 October, followed by Brisbane and Melbourne before crossing the Tasman for the final show in Auckland. For New Zealand fans, the 23 October concert at Spark Arena is particularly significant: it marks Avenged Sevenfold’s first New Zealand performance in 12 years. Coheed and Cambria and Australian metal outfit Thornhill will join the headliners, making it a substantial night for heavy music at one of Auckland’s biggest indoor venues. 

Expect a career-spanning assault featuring songs from City of Evil, Nightmare, Hail to the King, The Stage and Life Is but a Dream…, alongside the band’s signature theatricality and arena-sized production. After more than a decade away, A7X’s return promises to be one of the major metal events on the 2026 Australian and New Zealand calendar.

Avenged Sevenfold AU/NZ Tour 2026

  • 16 October: Sydney, Afterpay Arena
  • 18 October: Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • 20 October: Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
  • 23 October: Auckland, Spark Arena

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