For the first time since 1990, The Pogues return to New Zealand.
Mellen Events are proud to present The Pogues, who will perform three New Zealand shows nationwide, celebrating 40 years of their iconic album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash.
Now, for the first time in 35 years, The Pogues return to New Zealand to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their seminal album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash — performed in full alongside beloved favourites.
Featuring original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, this special line-up unites acclaimed guest vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, bringing one of folk-punk’s most influential albums back to life. Ranked among Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, the 1985 classic features A Pair of Brown Eyes, Dirty Old Town, and A Rainy Night in Soho.
The Pogues’ New Zealand tour promises a rousing, soul-stirring celebration of one of modern music’s most enduring legacies.
New Zealand International Convention Centre Theatre, Auckland
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
Purchase tickets here: www.ticketmaster.co.nz/the-pogues-tickets/artist/1002526
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