Auckland, New Zealand, 21 November 2025: The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) will host Bic Runga, on the Red Sunset tour Friday, 27^th March 2026.

One of Aotearoa’s most influential artists, Bic Runga, has inspired a generation of New Zealand artists through her music and artistic independence. She now returns with her latest album Red Sunset, recorded in Paris in the winter of 2025, offering her signature blend of intimate, honest and beautifully human songwriting. The album is set to be released on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Set to perform new singles from the album Red Sunset at the NZICC theatre alongside beloved classics from her celebrated catalogue, including ‘Drive’, ‘Sway’, and ‘Beautiful Collision’.

Prue Daly, General Manager of NZICC, said: “We’re delighted that the NZICC is becoming the destination of choice for New Zealand musicians and who better than one of our most awarded artists, Bic Runga. Supporting local talent is incredibly important to us, and we can’t wait to host her and her fans in March next year.”

So far, more than 110 events have been confirmed for 2026. The NZICC is designed to bring people together through shared experiences, hosting a national treasure and the youngest inductee to the New Zealand Hall of Fame represents a significant moment as NZICC unlocks a new chapter in Aotearoa’s live entertainment scene.

General admission tickets go on sale from Tuesday, November 25 at 11am local time or until allocation is exhausted. To purchase Live Nation presale tickets, sign up here.

NZ Tour Dates 2026:

• Sat 7 Mar – Black Barn Theatre, Hamilton
• Sat 21 Mar - Waikato Regional Theatre, Hamilton
• Fri 27 Mar – NZICC Theatre, Auckland
• Sun 29 Mar – ISAAC Theatre Royal, Christchurch
• Thur 2 Apr – Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington with NZSO

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About NZICC:

The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) is located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland CBD.

Designed collaboratively alongside event industry experts, the NZICC is a vertically stacked, flexible and modern building, creating a hub of innovation and positive exchange integrated into the fabric of a vibrant city.

Uniquely positioned to make each event a memorable experience, the NZICC will offer:

• A venue that is designed around giving delegates fast and effortless transitions between meetings, exhibition, pre-function, banquet, and performance spaces.
• A glazed facade provides delegates with an inviting and transparent connection to the vibrancy of the city while allowing views of Auckland’s natural beauty, from the Waitākere Ranges to the Waitematā Harbour.
• In close proximity to Auckland’s innovation ecosystem – universities, business headquarters and innovation hubs – allowing event organisers to tap into New Zealand’s leading knowledge centres.
• An integrated atrium and public laneway encourage networking and enhances the delegate experience within a city full of excitement and sophistication, with over 8000 hotel rooms, dining precincts, shopping and entertainment all within 20 minutes walking distance.
• Configurable spaces presenting opportunities for a wide range of events with meeting spaces on all levels, pre-function capacity for 2,700 people, convention capacity for 3,150 and one-off events for 4,000.