Deftones Announce 2026 Australia and New Zealand Arena Tour with Interpol and Ecca Vandal

According to the news, the alt-rock band Deftones is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for a massive arena tour, their first in the region in nearly 10 years. The tour, which kicks off on May 2nd in Sydney, will see Deftones performing a series of five arena shows across the two countries.

Joining Deftones as special guests on this highly anticipated tour will be the indie-rock band Interpol and Australian artist Ecca Vandal. Interpol is expected to bring a stack of their popular tracks from the 2000s, as well as songs from their more recent albums, while Ecca Vandal will open the shows with her high-energy blend of punk, hip-hop, and electronic influences.

The tour announcement comes on the heels of Deftones' latest album, 'Private Music,' which was released earlier this year. The album has been a major success, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart. This continues Deftones' streak of top-tier rock debuts, with previous albums like 'Diamond Eyes,' 'Gore,' and 'Ohms' also landing in the top 10.

Across their illustrious career, Deftones have established themselves as one of the most enduring and successful crossover acts in heavy music, with their 2000 album 'White Pony' earning a Grammy win and later releases consistently charting high on the Billboard 200.