Global alternative-metal icons Deftones have announced their long-awaited return to Australia, marking their first headline tour in a decade and their first local dates since 2022.

The Grammy-winning band will open their Australian run with two nights at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026, before heading to Brisbane and Melbourne, and concluding with a show in Auckland.

Joining them on the tour are acclaimed New York post-punk band Interpol and Australian genre-bender Ecca Vandal, together promising a powerhouse lineup spanning three decades of influential music.

The tour follows the release of Deftones’ tenth studio album Private Music (2025), their highest-charting release to date and a defining addition to their legacy of atmospheric, dynamic, and genre-shaping work.

Sydney Dates:

• Qudos Bank Arena – Saturday 2 May 2026
• Qudos Bank Arena – Sunday 3 May 2026

This tour marks a rare opportunity for fans to experience the band’s immersive live performance, spanning highlights from their 30-year career.