ZZ Top Elevation Tour 2025 Details, Tickets & More
Rock legends really don’t come any more legendary or… well, rockier, than “That Lil’ Ol’ Band from Texas” themselves, ZZ Top.
Essentially a product of the ‘60s – having been formed in Houston in 1969 – and going on to become arena rock stars in the ‘70s before dramatically (and hugely successfully) reinventing themselves for the ‘80s MTV era, the “La Grange” hitmakers have enjoyed one of the most distinctive careers in popular music.
And of course, the party’s not over yet. Having last played in New Zealand in February 2023 for a Summer Concert series where they were accompanied by Pat Benatar, The Angels, and Stone Temple Pilots, the band recently confirmed it will play two NZ shows in 2025 as part of The Elevation Tour.
The ever-evolving blues-rock purveyors have booked Auckland’s Spark Arena for 17th May, and will play at TSB Arena, Wellington, the following day. Whichever date you manage to nab tickets for, you can be sure of further rock history being made on kiwi soil.
The original ZZ Top lineup – comprising vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard, and bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill – remained in place for more than 50 years until Hill’s death in 2021, aged 72. At Hill’s own request, he was succeeded as the band’s bass player by Elwood Francis.
Listen To ZZ Top’s ‘Sharp Dressed Man’
Special Guests: George Thorogood & the Destroyers
“Lonesome George” is still going strong, he and his band the Destroyers having celebrated their 50th anniversary of performing in 2024. The rock titans have a string of Platinum and Gold records to their name, and will be infusing both NZ dates with their distinctive brand of high-energy boogie-blues.
Watch George Thorogood & the Destroyers Perform ‘I Drink Alone’ Live
ZZ Top NZ Ticket Info
To find more information about the upcoming ZZ Top concerts in NZ, and to obtain tickets, please consult the Live Nation website. A pre-sale for Mastercard holders is already underway; otherwise, tickets for the shows will go on sale at 1pm on Monday 9th December.
Location
Spark Arena, Auckland
TSB Arena, Wellington
Quick Fire Answers
6:00pm, Auckland, Saturday 17th May 2025
Spark Arena, 42-80 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland, NZ 1010, New Zealand
Please bear in mind that Mahuhu Crescent is subject to road closure before, during, and after most events at Spark Arena.
All food and beverages consumed at the venue must be purchased from one of the many outlets that can be found throughout the building.
7:00pm, Wellington, Sunday 18th May 2025
TSB Arena, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, NZ 6011, New Zealand
There is convenient street parking in the local area as well as several other parking areas situated close by. However, if you plan to drive to the venue, it is recommended that you allow yourself plenty of time to find somewhere to park prior to the event.
Please note that the performance bars and kiosks at this venue are cashless.
Purchase official ZZ Top merchandise and T-shirts via our online store!