Sir Dave Dobbyn has announced a new five-date regional tour of New Zealand this spring,
The ‘Selected Songs’ tour will begin on Friday, October 31st at The Opera House in Wellington (Pōneke), and continue to the Municipal Theatre in Napier (Ahuriri) on Tuesday, November 4th.
Dobbyn will then perform at Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North (Papaioea) on Wednesday, November 5th, Dunedin Town Hall (Ōtepoti) on Friday, November 7th, and conclude at Christchurch’s James Hay Theatre (Ōtautahi) on Sunday, November 9th.
The tour follows his recent sold-out performance at Auckland Town Hall as part of Live Nation’s Winter Series.
General tickets go on sale Monday, August 11th at 11am (local time) via livenation.co.nz, with several pre-sales available in the lead-up (see full info below).
With a career spanning over 45 years, Dobbyn is known for shaping the sound of New Zealand music through his songwriting and iconic voice. He was knighted in 2021 for his services to music and continues to tour despite his 2022 diagnosis with Parkinson’s Disease, stating it’s “business as usual.”
For full tour and ticket information, visit www.livenation.co.nz.
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Dave Dobbyn New Zealand Tour 2025
Presented by Live Nation
General tickets on sale Monday, August 11th at 11am (local time) via livenation.co.nz
Mastercard pre-sale tickets on sale Thursday, August 7th at 11am to Monday, August 11 at 10am (local time) via priceless.com/music
One NZ pre-sale tickets on sale Thursday, August 7 at 11am to Monday, August 11 at 10am (local time) via one.nz/music
My Live Nation pre-sale tickets on sale Friday, August 8 at 11am to Monday, August 11 at 10am (local time) via livenation.co.nz
Friday, October 31st
The Opera House, Wellington
Tuesday, November 4th
Municipal Theatre, Napier
Wednesday, November 5th
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Friday, November 7th
Town Hall, Dunedin
Sunday, November 9th
James Hay Theatre, Christchurch