Jason Aldean Expands Full Throttle Tour To Australia, New Zealand 2026

Jason Aldean, the ACM Artist of the Decade and multi-platinum-selling country music star, has announced the international extension of his Full Throttle World Tour for 2026, marking his first headlining performances in New Zealand and his return to Australia since 2016. The tour will kick off on February 19, 2026, at Spark Arena in Auckland before continuing with six Australian dates in cities including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Aldean will also headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country festival, with shows scheduled in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra, accompanied by opening acts Corey Kent and Brad Cox. With nearly 20 years of chart-topping success and 30 No. 1 hits at country radio, Aldean's tour follows a successful U.S. leg that resumes in July 2025. Tickets for the New Zealand and Australian dates go on sale in early July, offering fans a chance to experience one of the biggest country music events of 2026. This tour extension highlights Aldean's enduring popularity and significant impact on the global country music scene.