Country superstar Jason Aldean returns to Australia for first shows since 2016
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01.07.2025

Country superstar Jason Aldean returns to Australia for first shows since 2016

Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
Words by staff writer

Jason Aldean's Full Throttle World Tour reaches Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for seven headline shows.

The ACM Artist of the Decade and three-time Entertainer of the Year officially announced the international extension of his Full Throttle Tour, marking his first time headlining New Zealand and his first return to Australia since 2016. Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle World Tour kicks off at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Thursday, 19 February before heading to Australia for six additional headline dates across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

The country powerhouse will also headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country music experience with shows scheduled for Toowoomba, Hunter Valley and Canberra. Corey Kent joins as opener across all shows, with Brad Cox adding support for the Sunburnt Country dates.

Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle World Tour

  • Thursday, 19 February: Spark Arena, Auckland
  • Saturday, 21 February: Queens Park, Toowoomba (Sunburnt Country)
  • Sunday, 22 February: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
  • Wednesday, 25 February: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
  • Thursday, 26 February: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
  • Saturday, 28 February: Roche Estate, Hunter Valley (Sunburnt Country)
  • Sunday, 1 March: Stage 88, Canberra (Sunburnt Country)
  • Tickets: On sale Monday, 7 July at 1pm

Check out our gig guide here.

Aldean has solidified his country superstar status with 30 number one career hits at country radio, nearly 20 billion streams and more than 20 million albums sold. His history-making career spans nearly two decades of chart-topping hits including Dirt Road Anthem, Don’t You Wanna Stay, Fly Over States, She’s Country, Big Green Tractor, Amarillo Sky and his most recent 30th career number one, Whiskey Drink.

In 2016, Aldean became the first headliner to sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music during his last Australian visit. His 2023 album Highway Desperado continued his chart dominance with the Hot 100 chart-topping hit Try That In A Small Town, earning Billboard Award nominations for Top Song Sales Artist and Top Selling Song.

The Full Throttle Tour launched in May 2025 and resumes on 17 July in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Previously announced dates across the United States include Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena and Charleston’s Credit One Stadium, with the international extension representing a significant milestone for the Georgia native’s touring career.

For more information, head here.