Greenstone Entertainment Announces Summer Concert Tour Headliners
THE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR returns in January 2026 with the announcement today by Greenstone Entertainment of their eagerly awaited artist line-up.
The original ‘wild one’ of rock, IGGY POP along with the Queen of Rock JOAN JETT and THE BLACKHEARTS, HOODOO GURUS and Kiwi favourites, ZED will headline the Summer Concert Tour.
The Summer Concert tour will hit Taupo’s Amphitheatre on Auckland Anniversary Weekend Saturday, January 24 and Whitianga’s Sherriff Block Arena on Monday, January 26 with the final destination at Wānaka’s Three Parks Outdoor Arena on Saturday, January 31.
The Greenstone Members official 48 hour pre-sale begins Tuesday, October 21 at 8.00am.
A special LOCAL’s only presale commences 9.00am Tuesday, October 21 until the allocation of tickets is exhausted – please see list of outlets below.
With General public tickets on sale Thursday, October 23 at 9.00am.
Amanda Calvert, Greenstone Entertainment CEO said; “We know our Greenstone members and fans have been extremely patient while we have been actively working
behind the scenes to secure a killer line-up for this summer, today we couldn’t be more excited to finally reveal the international artists and local stars who we truly feel will elevate our stage with their presence. Iggy Pop and Joan Jett are quite simply pure rock royalty; we are thrilled to welcome them back to Aotearoa, The ever charismatic Hoodoo Gurus and pop/rock hero’s ZED, we just know will have our audiences singing along to their many hits. It’s going to be such a special tour, we can’t wait to see you all again.”
Considered by many the ‘Godfather of Punk’ Iggy Pop is widely acknowledged as one of THE most dynamic stage performers of all time. He has built a legendary career filled with both critical acclaim and fanatic cult success. This year alone Iggy has performed numerous festival and headline dates across Europe followed by a recent North American tour, he has also just been confirmed for 2026’s Coachella Music Festival.
A fearless and legendary rock front man known for his outrageous, unpredictable and physically demanding stage performance, Iggy’s recent set lists have focused on his classic material with songs like ‘T.V. Eye’, ‘Raw Power’, ‘The Passenger’, ‘Lust for Life’ and fan favourite, ‘Real Wild Child’ as well as showcasing songs from his 2023 album ‘Every Loser’.
A 2020 recipient of a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, Iggy’s career spans punk pioneer, pop star and elder statesman, marked by iconic albums, collaborations (notably with David Bowie and Josh Homme) as he continues to charge fearlessly at life itself.
Iggy Pop said; “I am knocked out by the chance to come and rock hard and enjoy the incredible summer in beautiful New Zealand; mountains, lakes, beaches and good times, oh hell yeah! I am bringing the world's greatest rock band and a full bag of everything I know how to do, and the songs I can offer, from hard rock to rock pop.”
Joan Jett grew up during a time when Rock ‘n’ Roll was off limits to girls and women, but as a teenager, she promptly blew the door to the boy’s club right off its hinges. After forming her band with the Blackhearts in 1979, she has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’, ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’, and ‘Crimson and Clover’.
With a career that has spanned music, film, television and Broadway and humanitarianism Joan Jett remains a potent force and inspiration to generations of fans worldwide.
Described as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Godmother of Punk”, Joan Jett is celebrated for her rebellious spirit, fierce performances, and raw powerful music. Jett along with her band The Blackhearts will be coming to Aotearoa in 2026.
“ I’m thrilled to be playing in New Zealand and performing for the fans there, really looking forward to it!” said Joan Jett.
Formed in Sydney in 1981, the Hoodoo Gurus hold a singular place in Australian and indeed international Rock ‘n’ Roll history. Renowned for their inventive and witty songwriting, dynamic live shows, and fusion of garage rock, pop and psychedelia.
The band boasts 9 x Australian ARIA Top 20 albums, 9 x ARIA Top 40 singles and a host of multi-platinum albums – they’re mainstays of the live scene with their string of pop-rock hits, ‘My Girl’, ‘I Want You Back’,’Bittersweet’, ‘Like Wow – Wipeout,’ and their biggest single, ‘What’s My Scene?’ which has become ingrained in Australian culture.
The enduring significance of Hoodoo Gurus is reflected in sell-out tours with the band continuing the celebration of their 40th Anniversary through their ‘Back to the Stoneage’ tour that highlights their debut album. The Hoodoo Gurus release the 40th Anniversary deluxe set of their album ‘Mars Needs Guitars’ tomorrow, October 17.
ZED were an essential part of the soundtrack to New Zealand life between 1999 and 2004, amassing an impressive ten Top 40 hits during the height of their career. The band — still performing with their original line-up — has matured into a powerhouse live act. With the release of their new album Future Memory, ZED continue to deliver the anthemic, hook-laden sound that defined a generation. Fans can expect timeless favourites like ‘Renegade Fighter’, ‘Hard to Find Her’, and ‘Glorafilia’, alongside fresh new material that reaffirms their place as one of New Zealand’s most enduring rock bands
GREENSTONE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR DATES: Taupo - The Taupo Amphitheatre - Saturday, January 24 (AK Anniversary Weekend) Whitianga - Sherriff Block Arena - Monday, January 26 (AK Anniversary Weekend) Wānaka - Three Parks Outdoor Arena - Saturday, January 31
The Greenstone Members 48 hour official pre-sale begins Tuesday, October 21 at 8.00am.
A special LOCAL’s only presale commences 9.00am Tuesday, October 21 until the allocation of tickets is exhausted, outlets below;
Taupo – Taupo Visitor Information Centre
Whitianga – Whitianga isite Information Centre & Pauanui Information Centre
Wānaka – Queenstown isite Visitor Information Centre & Wānaka isite Visitor Centre
With General public tickets on sale Thursday, October 23 at 9.00am.
