Legendary Songwriter Suzanne Vega Set To Delight Kiwi Fans With Career-Spanning Tour

Celebrated US alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is returning to New Zealand for a three-date tour in September 2026.

One of the foremost songwriters of her generation, she will perform at St James Theatre in Wellington on Sunday, September 6; the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch on Wednesday, September 9 and the Town Hall in Auckland on Thursday, September 10.

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favourites such as ‘Tom’s Diner’, ‘Luka’, ‘Marlena On The Wall’ and many more, songs from her latest album FLYING WITH ANGELS, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her long-time guitarist Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame) and cellist Stephanie Winters.

The media has heaped praise upon FLYING WITH ANGELS, with Rolling Stone proclaiming, "Four decades after her new-waif debut, Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match... Her voice remains both knowing and observant,” and naming it one of 2025’s best albums so far. Stereogum observes, "Veteran Alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music... It's not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend."

Finding Connecticut called a recent performance “nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience”, while Patch declared, "Suzanne Vega wove a spell of light and shadow, blending classics and new material with intimate stories for a memorable night”.

Don’t miss the chance to catch Vega up, close, and personal on tour in New Zealand in September 2026.

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