Jason Aldean announces he will embark on a world tour! Credit to Brian Higbee.
Los Angeles, California (June 30, 2025)- Country music powerhouse Jason Aldean is taking his chart-topping hits across the globe. Today, the ACM Artist of the Decade and three-time Entertainer of the Year officially announced the international leg of his FULL THROTTLE TOUR, adding dates across New Zealand and Australia for early 2026. This marks a significant moment in Aldean’s storied career — not only will it be his first time headlining in New Zealand, but it also represents his long-awaited return to Australia since his history-making 2016 appearance at CMC Rocks QLD, where he became the first artist to ever sell out the festival as a headliner.
The 2026 international leg kicks off on Thursday, February 19 at Spark Arena in Auckland, followed by major Australian cities including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Aldean will also headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country music experience with performances in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra.
Joining Aldean on this adrenaline-fueled run are rising country star Corey Kent, performing across all international dates, and Australian favorite Brad Cox, who will appear exclusively at the Sunburnt Country shows.
With 30 No. 1 hits, nearly 20 billion streams, and over 20 million albums sold, Aldean continues to cement his place as one of country music’s most influential voices. From the anthemic “Dirt Road Anthem” and “She’s Country” to the emotional ballad “Don’t You Wanna Stay” and recent chart-topper “Whiskey Drink,” Aldean’s setlist promises a powerful mix of fan favorites and high-octane performances that have become synonymous with his name.
The FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR, produced by Live Nation, first launched in May 2025 and is set to resume in the U.S. on July 17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with arena and amphitheater dates throughout the summer and fall, including stops in Nashville, Denver, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Tampa, and more.
International tickets for Aldean’s 2026 run go on general sale Monday, July 7 at 1 PM local time. Fans eager to secure early access will have several presale opportunities:
- Artist Presale: Begins Wednesday, July 2 at 12 PM.
- Mastercard Presale: Available in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from Wednesday, July 2 at 12 PM through Friday, July 4 at 12 PM, with preferred access starting Monday, July 7 at 1 PM.
- One NZ Presale: Available exclusively to One NZ customers for Auckland, from Wednesday, July 2 at 12 PM.
- My Live Nation Presale: Runs from Friday, July 4 at 1 PM to Monday, July 7 at 12 PM for Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
- Face To Face Touring Presale: For Sunburnt Country shows in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra, beginning Friday, July 4 at 1 PM.
For full ticket details, including VIP packages, visit livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz. Additional information on Sunburnt Country can be found at sunburntcountrymusic.com.au.
2026 FULL THROTTLE TOUR – New Zealand & Australia
- Thu, Feb 19 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
- Sat, Feb 21 – Toowoomba, AU – Sunburnt Country (Queens Park)
- 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 (Roche Estate)
- Sun, Mar 1 – Canberra, AU – Sunburnt Country (Stage 88)
With the announcement of these highly anticipated dates, Jason Aldean continues to push the throttle forward — taking his signature sound, electrifying stage presence, and unrelenting momentum to fans around the world.
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