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Elton John announces return to New Zealand in 2023, expands his farewell tour – here’s how to get tickets
Alongside his rescheduled Auckland dates, Elton John adds a Christchurch show to his 2023 New Zealand tour. Here's how to get tickets.
While returning to Auckland to finish his Farewell Yellow Brick Road, Elton John has announced a new show on Christchurch, making his long-awaited return to New Zealand stages in January 2023.
With an unparalleled career that redefined the cultural landscape and saw over 300 million albums sold, Elton John is back on stage.
He first embarked on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in September 2018 – its milestone, multi-year itinerary featuring more than 300 shows across five continents, with performances that left audiences spellbound through what has been described as a truly daring and intimate celebration of Elton John’s unmatched and incredible 50-year career.
But, he has some unfinished business to attend to on our side of the world – so next January he is packing his bags and heading back to our stages for what is sure to be a run of magical, truly unforgettable shows.
Elton John ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates
- January 24, 2023, – Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch NZ
- January 27, 2023, – Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland NZ **RESCHEDULED FROM 2021**
- January 28, 2023, – Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland NZ **RESCHEDULED FROM 2021**
- January 10, 2023, – McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle NSW
General public tickets on sale from Monday 1 August – Auckland shows are on sale now!
Alongside his two rescheduled dates in Auckland, Elton John has also decided to add a final New Zealand show in Christchurch.
Among the many awards and honours bestowed upon him are six GRAMMYs, including a GRAMMY Legend award, a Tony and two Oscars, a Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, 13 Ivor Novello Awards between 1973 and 2001 and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services” – so in short, it has been a truly incredible career, with only the most fitting of farewells to come.
When do tickets for Elton John’s 2023 tour in Australia and New Zealand go on sale?
Telstra Plus Presale
| Newcastle – | Tuesday 26 July @ 1pm (local time) |
| Christchurch – | N/A |
| Auckland – | Dates rescheduled from 2021 – shows are on sale now |
Rocket Club Presale
| Newcastle – | Thursday 28 July @ 10am (local time) |
| Christchurch – | Thursday 28 July @ 10am (local time) |
| Auckland – | Dates rescheduled from 2021 – shows are on sale now |
Frontier Touring Members Presale
| Newcastle – | Thursday 28 July @ 1pm (local time) |
| Christchurch – | Thursday 28 July @ 1pm (local time) |
| Auckland – | Dates rescheduled from 2021 – shows are on sale now |
General Public Onsale
| Newcastle – | Monday 1 August @ 1pm (local time) |
| Christchurch – | Monday 1 August @ 1pm (local time) |
| Auckland – | Dates rescheduled from 2021 – shows are on sale now |
How do I purchase tickets in one of the Elton John presales?
Rocket Club Presale
If you are a member of Elton John’s artist fan club, the Rocket Club, you can access this presale.
You must access the presale via the direct link and enter the code provided by the Rocket Club to access tickets . If you have not received the direct link or code you will need to contact the Rocket Club directly.
You must have a valid Ticketmaster account to complete your purchase. If you have not done so already, please ensure your account details including payment details are up to date.
Please take your time and ensure you double check your ticket selection on every screen. After moving from the queue to the purchase page you will be required to enter your unique code and then reselect your preferred ticket choice, please ensure you double check which tickets you have selected before proceeding. Your order details will appear four times prior to confirming your purchase.
Frontier Touring Members Presale
This Presale is for members of Frontier Touring. To access the Frontier Touring presale, please ensure you are a Frontier Touring Member. When you are logged in, the top menu will say ‘My Details’.
You must also have a valid Ticketmaster account to complete your purchase. If you have not done so already, please ensure your account details including payment details are up to date.
On presale day, you will need to log into your Frontier Touring account to access the presale links. When you are logged in, the menu will say ‘My Details’.
You must enter the unique presale code provided by Frontier Touring to access tickets . If you have not received the code you will need to contact Frontier Touring directly.
Once logged in, head to the home page, click the banner for Elton John’s tour, and follow the links on their website to get back to the Ticketmaster site.
Please take your time and ensure you double check your ticket selection on every screen. After moving from the queue to the purchase page you will be required to enter your unique code and then reselect your preferred ticket choice, please ensure you double check which tickets you have selected before proceeding. Your order details will appear four times prior to confirming your purchase.
What are the ticket prices for Elton John’s 2023 Australia and New Zealand tour?
| NEWCASTLE | CHRISTCHURCH | AUCKLAND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND | $349 | $329 | $329 |
| RUBY | $249 | $249 | $249 |
| EMERALD | $199 | $179 | $179 |
| SAPPHIRE | $149 | $129 | $129 |
| OPAL | N/A | $99 | $99 |
How much are the VIP Packages for Elton John’s 2023 Australia and New Zealand tour?
| NEWCASTLE | CHRISTCHURCH | AUCKLAND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Ultimate’ Elton John VIP Experience | $1749 | N/A | N/A |
| Farewell Yellow Brick Road VIP Experience | $1499 | $1449 | $1449 |
| Rocket Man VIP Package | $749 | $699 | $699 |
| Crocodile Rock VIP Package | $649 | $549 | $549 |
| Bennie And The Jets VIP Package | $449 | $449 | $449 |
| Tiny Dancer VIP Package | $375 | $349 | $349 |
Are VIP Packages available for Elton John’s 2023 Australia and New Zealand tour?
Find VIP Package Terms & Conditions Here
‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ VIP Experience
- One Incredible Reserved Seated Ticket in the First Five (5) Rows *
- Memories to Last a Lifetime **
- Champagne Toast & Welcome Gift Upon Arrival ***
- Exclusive “Behind the Scenes” Escorted VIP Backstage Tour
- Unforgettable On-Stage VIP Photo Opportunity at Elton John’s Piano
- On-Site VIP Perks ****
- VIP Priority Check-In
- Separate VIP Entrance
- Crowd-Free VIP Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
- Limited Edition Elton John Tour Lithograph
- Limited Edition Tour Lithograph Based Upon Original Elton John Artwork
- All Limited Edition Lithographs Printed on Fine Art Paper & Include a Certificate of Authenticity
- The Essential Elton John VIP Gift Bag
- Custom VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Elton John VIPs
- Includes a Special Collection of Elton John Themed VIP Merchandise
- Each Gift Bag Contains a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations and package locations can vary by city – see specific date for details.
** Elton John does not participate in any VIP-related activities. VIP Packages do not include a Meet & Greet with Elton John.
*** You must be of legal age to consume alcohol; valid identification required for consumption of alcohol. Additional local restrictions may apply.
**** VIP Priority Check-In and Separate VIP Entrance may not be available in all markets due to restrictions.
‘Rocket Man’ VIP Experience
- One Amazing Reserved Seated Ticket in the First Ten (10) Rows *
- Limited Edition Elton John Tour Lithograph
- Limited Edition Tour Lithograph Based Upon Original Elton John Artwork
- All Limited Edition Lithographs Printed on Fine Art Paper & Include a Certificate of Authenticity
- The Essential Elton John VIP Gift Bag
- Custom VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Elton John VIPs
- Includes a Special Collection of Elton John Themed VIP Merchandise
- Each Gift Bag Contains a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations and package locations can vary by city – see specific date for details.
‘Crocodile Rock’ VIP Experience
- One Phenomenal Reserved Seated Ticket in the First Twenty (20) Rows *
- Limited Edition Elton John Tour Lithograph
- Limited Edition Tour Lithograph Based Upon Original Elton John Artwork
- All Limited Edition Lithographs Printed on Fine Art Paper & Include a Certificate of Authenticity
- The Essential Elton John VIP Gift Bag
- Custom VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Elton John VIPs
- Includes a Special Collection of Elton John Themed VIP Merchandise
- Each Gift Bag Contains a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations and package locations can vary by city – see specific date for details.
‘Bennie and the Jets’ VIP Experience
- One Excellent Reserved Seated Ticket *
- Limited Edition Elton John Tour Lithograph
- Limited Edition Tour Lithograph Based Upon Original Elton John Artwork
- All Limited Edition Lithographs Printed on Fine Art Paper & Include a Certificate of Authenticity
- The Essential Elton John VIP Gift Bag
- Custom VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Elton John VIPs
- Includes a Special Collection of Elton John Themed VIP Merchandise
- Each Gift Bag Contains a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations and package locations can vary by city – see specific date for details.
‘Tiny Dancer’ VIP Experience
- One Premium Reserved Seated Ticket *
- Limited Edition Elton John Tour Lithograph
- Limited Edition Tour Lithograph Based Upon Original Elton John Artwork
- All Limited Edition Lithographs Printed on Fine Art Paper & Include a Certificate of Authenticity
- The Essential Elton John VIP Gift Bag
- Custom VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Elton John VIPs
- Includes a Special Collection of Elton John Themed VIP Merchandise
- Each Gift Bag Contains a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations and package locations can vary by city – see specific date for details.
Elton John 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour Ticket Tips
When is Elton John touring Australia and New Zealand?
Elton John will bring his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back to stages around Australia and New Zealand in January 2023. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz
- NEWCASTLE NSW – Tuesday 10 January 2023 @ McDonald Jones Stadium
- CHRISTCHURCH NZ – Tuesday 24 January 2023 @ Orangetheory Stadium
- AUCKLAND NZ – Friday 27 January 2023 @ Mt Smart Stadium (rescheduled from Friday 15 January 2021)
- AUCKLAND NZ – Saturday 28 January 2023 @ Mt Smart Stadium (rescheduled from Saturday 16 January 2021)
When do tickets to Elton John’s Australia and New Zealand tour go on sale?
Elton John’s shows in Australia and New Zealand in January 2023 will go on sale to the general public on Monday 1 August 2022. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz
Tickets to Elton John’s rescheduled shows in Auckland are on sale now.
Log into your Ticketmaster account and update your password if needed!
Get in early and ensure all your MyTicketmaster account details are up to date – from your password to your card details and your phone number.
Ticketmaster will regularly ask you to update your password to ensure the security of your account – you don’t want to get stuck having to change your password while the ticket timer is counting down during onsale as you can risk losing the incredible tickets you have secured.
Instead, now that you know you want to purchase tickets, log into your account and update your password today to ensure you are ready to nab those tickets.
Get to know Ticketmaster’s Smart Queue
If you aren’t familiar with Smart Queue, it is Ticketmaster’s way of creating a clear and fair process for thousands of fans to buy tickets in a short space of time. Fans enter the virtual Waiting Room prior to onsale time before joining the Smart Queue – which acts as a ‘virtual line’, helping us protect you and your tickets in a more effective way.
The time you join the Waiting Room does not determine your place in the Smart Queue, so we recommend joining at least 10 minutes prior to the event going on sale.
When the sale begins, the Smart Queue will open and everyone in the Waiting Room is given a place in line. Those who did not join the Waiting Room will be placed at the end of the line.
- Sign in to your Ticketmaster account at least 10 minutes before joining the Waiting Room. This will speed up your purchase later.
- Confirm you have a valid form of payment in your account with current email and billing information. This will make checkout a breeze.
- Resist the urge to refresh. Your page will automatically refresh when you enter the Smart Queue.
- Keep an eye on the time! When it’s your turn, your spot will be held for 10 minutes to begin shopping.
- Just like before, tickets are always based on availability, demand, and are not guaranteed.
Find out more about Ticketmaster’s Waiting Room and Smart Queue here
What are In Demand Tickets?
In Demand Tickets are tickets to Elton John’s Australia and New Zealand shows in some of the most sought after areas in the venue. Please Note – Ticket prices may fluctuate based on demand.
In Demand tickets are made available by artists and event organisers through Ticketmaster. They give fans fair and safe access to the most sought-after areas in the venue at market-driven prices (adjusting prices according to supply and demand). In Demand tickets are ticket-only purchases, and prices are subject to change at any time.
Are there any age restrictions in place for Elton John?
These are licensed, loud music events, staged over a long time and we do not recommend attendance by children aged 5 years and under. Children 14 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and have purchased a valid ticket. All patrons must hold a valid ticket, regardless of age.
How many Elton John tour tickets can I buy?
There is a ticket limit of 6 (six) tickets per customer for all Elton John Presales.
There is a ticket limit of 10 (ten) tickets per customer for General Public Onsale.
Get to know Mobile Tickets!
All tickets purchased to Elton John’s 2023 Australian and New Zealand tour via Ticketmaster are digital, meaning you can easily access your tickets on your phone via the Ticketmaster app or the web browser on your mobile phone, add them straight to your phone’s ticket wallet, and share them with your friends and family.
No PDFs, no printing, and no paper mean that you’ve always got your ticket with you.
Download the Ticketmaster App, and find more information about Mobile Tickets, here.
Top tip: To make entry on event day as quick as possible, we recommend adding your tickets to your phone’s wallet before arriving at the venue!
How do I purchase Accessible Seating tickets?
Fans who require accessible tickets to Elton John’s 2023 New Zealand tour can purchase these through the General Public page. Please select the number of wheelchair, accessible, and/or companion card tickets you would like to purchase to view the ‘Best Available’ seating currently available.
Accessible seats (including Companion Cards) can be purchased during the presales via Customer Service if you can quote a relevant password.
If you need to talk to a Customer Service Representative, please call 09 970 9711. Please note, this phone number is reserved for patrons with accessibility requirements and companion cardholders and can not process any other ticketing requests.
Why can’t I access my Elton John tickets right away?
All tickets purchased for Elton John’s 2023 New Zealand tour are digital and will be accessible on a digital mobile/smartphone via Ticketmaster’s mobile app or web browser closer to the event date. Therefore, no physical tickets will be posted or emailed in advance.
Once the tickets have been purchased, you will receive a confirmation email as proof of purchase. This is NOT your ticket or ticket(s). You will receive instructions on how to access their ticket(s) much nearer to the shows if relevant.
Hints and tips for improving your chances of getting Elton John tickets
Make sure you have a My Ticketmaster account
Get the basics covered before tickets go on sale by logging in and checking your Ticketmaster account ahead of time. If you don’t have a Ticketmaster Account then make sure you sign up in advance – Ticketmaster.com.au.
Sign into your My Ticketmaster account ahead of time
Remember to triple check your passwords, account information, and billing information are all filled in correctly in advance, that way you’re not facing any last-minute account updates when trying to process your order.
Keep your options open with ‘Best Available’
Save time by searching “Best Available,” which scans all sections fast – it’s quicker than searching sections one at a time.
Keep an eye on the clock
There will be a time limit applied to all transactions as they’re progressed through the ticket purchasing stages. Remember to keep an eye on the timer on your screen and move through the processing pages as quickly as possible (this is even easier when you’ve completed the account set-up stage we mentioned above).
Don’t refresh your screen
Stick to one window while you’re in the Waiting Room and when you’re being pushed through the Smart Queue and always resist the urge to refresh.
Hitting the refresh button means you’ll lose your place in the queue and, as frustrating as it can get, patience is the only way to win this game. Ticketmaster is equipped with sophisticated systems that are designed to manage and process ticket purchases as quickly as possible. The queuing system that appears on your screen will place you at the front of the line as soon as possible.
Remember: there are a lot of fans
We’re expecting this to be a very popular event. When a popular event goes on sale there are hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of customers all attempting to purchase tickets at the same time. Tickets are sold as long as seats are available, and when an act is this popular, sometimes they go very quickly.
Be sure to follow the above tips to ensure you have the best chance of snapping up some tickets.
Elton John will bring his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back to stages around Australia and New Zealand in January 2023. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz
