Jason Aldean Goes Global: “Full Throttle World Tour” Hits New Zealand and Australia in 2026

Country music’s unapologetic hitmaker is taking his horsepower overseas. Jason Aldean, the ACM Artist of the Decade and three-time Entertainer of the Year, has officially announced the Full Throttle World Tour, extending his already massive 2025 run into international territory with newly unveiled 2026 dates across New Zealand and Australia.

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The announcement marks Aldean’s first time headlining in New Zealand and his long-awaited return to Australia following a triumphant 2016 run that saw him become the first country artist to sell out CMC Rocks QLD. This new leg kicks off February 19, 2026, at Spark Arena in Auckland before rolling into six additional cities across Australia, including major stops in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Aldean will also headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country festival experience in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra.

Joining the country giant for the international ride are red-hot opener Corey Kent, performing across all shows, and Australian star Brad Cox, who’ll fire up the crowd at the Sunburnt Country dates.

With 30 number-one hits, nearly 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Aldean’s global expansion feels inevitable. From era-defining anthems like “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” and “Dirt Road Anthem” to his most recent chart-topper “Whiskey Drink,” Aldean has carved a signature sound rooted in grit, melody, and full-throttle energy.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour picks back up stateside on July 17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, hitting major venues across the U.S. before roaring into the Southern Hemisphere in early 2026.

Tickets for the New Zealand and Australia dates go on sale to the general public Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m. local time, with multiple presales launching as early as Wednesday, July 2. One NZ customers, Mastercard cardholders, Live Nation members, and Face To Face Touring members all have early access through staggered presale windows.

In Auckland, One NZ customers can grab tickets during a 48-hour presale beginning July 2 at 12 p.m. Mastercard holders get first dibs in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from July 2 to July 4. Additional presales for Live Nation and Face To Face Touring members will follow ahead of the general on-sale.

For complete ticket details, VIP packages, and the full lineup of dates across both hemispheres, visit livenation.com.au, livenation.co.nz, and jasonaldean.com.

Just Announced: Full Throttle World Tour 2026 – New Zealand & Australia

• Thu Feb 19 — Auckland, NZ — Spark Arena

• Sat Feb 21 — Toowoomba, AU — Sunburnt Country

• 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

• Sun Mar 1 — Canberra, AU — Sunburnt Country

Sunburnt Country Festival Dates:

• Sat Feb 21 – Queens Park, Toowoomba

• Sat Feb 28 – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley

• Sun Mar 1 – Stage 88, Canberra

Tickets On Sale:

• General Public – Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m. local time

• Mastercard Presale – Wednesday, July 2 at 12 p.m. to Friday, July 4 at 12 p.m.

• One NZ Presale – Wednesday, July 2 at 12 p.m. to Friday, July 4 at 12 p.m.

• Live Nation Presale – Friday, July 4 at 1 p.m. to Monday, July 7 at 12 p.m.

• Face To Face Touring Presale (Sunburnt Country) – Friday, July 4 at 1 p.m. to Monday, July 7 at 12 p.m.

As Jason Aldean shifts into global gear, fans from Nashville to New South Wales can buckle up for the ride. This is more than just a tour—it’s a worldwide country takeover.