Deftones are officially set to return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026 for their first headline arena run in the region in nearly a decade. Across the six-date trek, Interpol and Australian artist Ecca Vandal have been confirmed as special guests. Deftones last headlined Down Under in 2016. The upcoming run is part of the band's new touring cycle that has been designed to support their 2025 album Private Music. The 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour will take place between their UK and EU run and summer festival schedules.Deftones announced the 2026 AU and NZ run via an official Instagram post, which reads:"australia | new zealand 2026 ຊ with special guests @interpol & @eccavandal sign up at deftones.com for first access to our pre-sale starting tuesday, 18 nov, at 1 pm local. general on sale is friday, 21 nov, at 2 pm local." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostComplete list of dates and stops for Deftones' 2026 runInterpol will join Deftones to support them across all dates on the 2026 AU and NZ run. The New York-based post-punk band is known for their 2002 debut Turn On the Bright Lights. Australian artist Ecca Vandal will open each show. She recently appeared at the 2025 Dia De Los Deftones festival after being invited by Chino Moreno.All confirmed dates for Deftones' 2026 run, including the newly announced ANZ dates, are as follows:Thursday, January 29, 2026, Paris, France, at adidas ArenaFriday, January 30, 2026, Bruxelles, Belgium, at Forest NationalSunday, February 1, 2026, Hamburg, Germany, at Barclays ArenaTuesday, February 3, 2026, Munich, Germany, at ZenithThursday, February 5, 2026, Łódź, Poland, at Atlas ArenaFriday, February 6, 2026, Berlin, Germany, at Max-Schmeling-HalleSaturday, February 7, 2026, Dortmund, Germany, at Westfalenhalle 1Monday, February 9, 2026, Stuttgart, Germany, at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-HalleTuesday, February 10, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at AFAS LiveThursday, February 12, 2026, Birmingham, United Kingdom, at bp pulse LIVEFriday, February 13, 2026, Glasgow, United Kingdom, at OVO HydroSaturday, February 14, 2026, Manchester, United Kingdom, at Co-op LiveMonday, February 16, 2026, Dublin, Ireland, at 3ArenaWednesday, February 18, 2026, Cardiff, United Kingdom, at Utilita Arena CardiffFriday, February 20, 2026, London, United Kingdom, at The O2Friday, March 13, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Lollapalooza Chile 2026Sunday, March 15, 2026, San Isidro, Argentina, at Lollapalooza Argentina 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Luque, Paraguay, at Asuncionico 2026Friday, March 20, 2026, São Paulo, Brazil, at Lollapalooza Brasil 2026Sunday, March 22, 2026, Bogotá, Colombia, at Estéreo Picnic 2026Friday, March 27, 2026, Monterrey, Mexico, at Tecate Pal Norte 2026Saturday, May 2, 2026, Sydney, Australia, at Qudos Bank ArenaSunday, May 3, 2026, Sydney, Australia, at Qudos Bank ArenaWednesday, May 6, 2026, Brisbane, Australia, at Brisbane Entertainment CentreSaturday, May 9, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, at Rod Laver ArenaSunday, May 10, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, at Rod Laver ArenaWednesday, May 13, 2026, Auckland, New Zealand, at Spark ArenaSunday, August 23, 2026, London, United Kingdom, at Outbreak Fest 2026Saturday, October 24, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas, at Sick New World Texas 2026Presale details and ticket accessThe following series of presales will allow fans to access tickets for Deftones' 2026 ANZ tour before general sales open:Artist presaleFans who sign up at Deftones' website will receive the first chance to purchase tickets.Begins: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1 pm local timeEnds: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1 pm local timeMastercard presale (Australia and NZ / Westpac NZ)Begins: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1 pmEnds: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1 pmLive Nation presaleBegins: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1 pm local timeEnds: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 1 pm local timeGeneral on-saleFriday, November 21, 2025, at 2 pm local time through Live Nation's Australian and New Zealand platforms.Also Read: "Just forget about Cynthia huh": Internet reacts as The Hollywood Reporter predicts Ariana Grande as Best Supporting Actress Oscar frontrunnerFrank Turner and The Sleeping Souls x Bowling for Soup 2026 Australian tour: Presale, dates, venues, and more explored