On Thursday 17 December, the Nightrain will be rolling into Auckland at full speed as powerhouse rock icons, Guns N’ Roses return to Eden Park for a blockbuster stadium show.
Guns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day. This is the second time the legendary American rock band has performed at the country’s national stadium.
For nearly four decades, Guns N’ Roses have defined stadium rock. Their 1987 debut Appetite for Destruction remains the best-selling U.S. debut album of all time and one of the highest-selling albums in American history. With global sales exceeding 100 million units and more than 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify, their catalogue continues to resonate across generations.
On the touring front, Guns N’ Roses legendary three-hour-plus shows encompass sought-after fan favourites in addition to newly dusted-off gems from their back catalogue, leaving ardent audiences in awe. Their blockbuster 2024 world tour sold 1.3 million tickets around the world and marked the band’s largest run to date. Consisting of acclaimed performances in stadiums and arenas alike, the tour included headlining festival dates at Glastonbury and London’s Hyde Park, while the North American leg included sold-out performances at historic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as well as a co-headlining performance at Power Trip in Indio, CA with AC/DC & Metallica.
Eden Park CEO, Nick Sautner says the band’s return to Eden Park reflects both fan demand and the stadium’s international standing.
“Guns N’ Roses are one of the defining rock bands of the past four decades. Their catalogue has shaped popular music, and their live shows are renowned for their scale, energy and connection with audiences.
“To welcome them back to Eden Park for a second time is special. It speaks to the enduring appeal of the band and the passion of New Zealand fans. We are delighted to host an act of this calibre at New Zealand’s national stadium and look forward to what will be an unforgettable night of live music.
Guns N’ Roses are Axl Rose (vocals, keyboards), Duff McKagan (bass), Slash (lead guitar), Dizzy Reed (keyboard), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Isaac Carpenter (drums), and Melissa Reese (keyboard). Guns N’ Roses never stops with more touring on the horizon and other surprises—the “Nightrain” keeps rolling at full speed.
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster. Artist presale starts Wednesday 11 March at 12pm, with general public tickets on sale Friday 13 March at 12pm. Sign up to the artists presale at gunsnroses.com.
