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Pixies announce they're coming back to New Zealand

11:36 am on 20 November 2024

Pixies frontman Frank Black. Photo: Supplied / Tom Grut

Alt rock legends Pixies, who just lent their support for Pearl Jam, plan to return for a string of shows in 2025.

Pixies will do two back-to-back shows at Auckland's Town Hall on November 23 and 24, followed by two consecutively at Wellington's St James Theatre on November 26 and 27.

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The shows follow a unique format - on the first night they'll play classic albums, 1990's Bossanova and 1991 follow up Trompe Le Monde in their entirety. The second night will feature a cross catalogue set and songs from their new album The Night The Zombies Came.

Pre-sale tickets kick off Friday 22 November at noon. General public tickets go on sale Tuesday 26 November at 1pm. For more ticket info visit [www.livenation.co.nz livenation.co.nz].