Auckland, New Zealand, 10 November 2025: For the first time since 1990, The Pogues return to New Zealand in April 2026 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their landmark album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash. The album will be performed in full, alongside beloved favourites, with the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) set to host the Auckland show.

Featuring original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, the line-up also includes special guest vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac and John Francis Flynn, breathing new life into one of folk-punk’s most influential albums.

Ranked among Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, the 1985 classic Rum, Sodomy & the Lash includes favourites such as A Pair of Brown Eyes, Dirty Old Town and A Rainy Night in Soho.

As one of the first music acts announced to perform at the NZICC, The Pogues mark a defining moment for the venue.

Prue Daly, General Manager of NZICC, said: “Announcing our first music artist marks the beginning of a new era for Aotearoa’s live entertainment scene. The NZICC is designed to bring people together through extraordinary experiences, and welcoming such an iconic band like the Pogues for their 40th anniversary is the perfect way to launch our live music programme, setting the tone for what’s to come.”

General tickets will go on sale from Thursday 13 November at 1 pm NZDT, from Ticketmaster. Sign up to the exclusive pre-sale here.

ANZ tour dates:

• Wed 25 Mar – Fremantle Prison, Fremantle
• Fri 27 Mar – Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide
• Sun 29 Mar – The Forum, Melbourne
• Thu 2 Apr – Byron Bay Bluesfest
• Fri 3 Apr – Byron Bay Bluesfest
• Sun 5 Apr – Sydney Opera House
• Mon 6 Apr – Sydney Opera House
• Wed 8 Apr – St James Theatre, Wellington
• Thu 9 Apr – Town Hall, Christchurch
• Sat 11 Apr – NZICC, Auckland

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About NZICC:
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) is located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland CBD, making it one of the most connected convention centres in the world.
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, from meetings of 20 to one-off events for 4,500.