The FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR marks Aldean’s first time headlining New Zealand and his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016 - where he became the first headliner to ever sellout CMC Rocks QLD Country Music. Aldean’s 2026 international run is set to kick off Thursday, February 19th at Spark Arena in Auckland, before heading to Australia for six additional headlining dates including Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Aldean will also headline inaugural country music experience, Sunburnt Country, with headlining shows scheduled for Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra. Corey Kent and Brad Cox join as 2026 Full Throttle Tour openers – Corey Kent across all shows and Brad Cox joining the Sunburnt Country dates.
Aldean has solidified his “Country superstar status” (Variety) having garnered 30 No. 1 career hits at Country radio, nearly 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution).
His history-making, prolific career has included nearly two decades of chart-topping hits, including “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “Fly Over States,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Amarillo Sky” and most recently, his 30th career #1 at Country radio, “Whiskey Drink.”
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Allow extra time for security screening and have your mobile ticket ready before reaching the entrance. Check the event page for door times, age restrictions and any event-specific entry conditions.
Getting there
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Spark Arena is around a 10-minute walk from Waitematā Station and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. Use the station’s Takutai Square eastern entrance for the most direct route. There is no public parking at the arena, but paid car parks are available nearby. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
