Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Reveals New Zealand Dates for Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening has announced new New Zealand dates as part of the final stretch of its global tour honoring the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti. The shows will close out a long-running celebration of one of the band’s most important albums, giving fans a chance to hear the full record performed live.
The tour is designed to recreate the sound and feel of Led Zeppelin while placing special focus on Physical Graffiti. Songs such as “The Wanton Song” and “Kashmir” are featured alongside deeper cuts like “In The Light” and “Boogie With Stu.” The album is played in full, with additional Led Zeppelin favorites woven into the set.
Honoring a Defining Album
Along with the complete album performance, the show includes well-known songs such as “Good Times Bad Times,” “Whole Lotta Love,” and “Stairway To Heaven.” The setlist aims to reflect the full range of Led Zeppelin’s music while keeping the spotlight on Physical Graffiti and its lasting impact.
Jason Bonham has been clear about why this album matters so much to him. “For me, this isn’t just an album—it’s the album,” declares Jason Bonham. “Physical Graffiti has always been my ultimate Led Zeppelin record, and I set out to honour its 50th Anniversary with 50 unforgettable shows.”
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A Tour That Kept Growing
What began as a limited run quickly expanded due to strong fan response. “That vision now looks more like 80 shows!” Bonham said, reflecting on how the tour continued to grow beyond its original plan. The success of previous legs encouraged the band to extend the celebration across multiple continents.
Bonham also spoke about his past experiences performing in the region. “My last tour of Australia and New Zealand was nothing short of electrifying, and I know the April tour will raise the bar even higher,” he said. “I’m counting down the days until JBLZE share our final powerful, celebration of Physical Graffiti together.”
Ticket Information and Tour Dates
Pre-sale for tickets will begin on Wednesday 28th January at 10:00am local time. Full details about tickets and performances are available through the official Jason Bonham website and Metropolis Touring. Fans are encouraged to check those sites for the latest updates and availability.
The April 2026 dates include performances in both New Zealand and Australia, marking the final chapter of the world tour.
Tour Dates April 2026
Tuesday 14th – Wellington, New Zealand – The Opera House
Wednesday 15th – Auckland, New Zealand – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Friday 17th – Brisbane, Australia – Fortitude Music Hall
Sunday 19th – Newcastle, Australia – Civic Theatre
Tuesday 21st – Sydney, Australia – Sydney Opera House
Thursday 23rd – Adelaide, Australia – Thebarton Theatre
Saturday 25th – Melbourne, Australia – Palais Theatre
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