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Deftones reveals shows in Japan for this spring

Author Benedetta Baldin - 20.2.2026

The legendary alternative metal band Deftones will return to Japan for the first time since 2016, as per theprp. The following May dates have been reserved by the band, and an artist presale will begin this Saturday, February 21 at 12:00 p.m. local time.

  • 05/18 Tokyo, JPN – Garden Theater
  • 05/19 Osaka, JPN – Zepp Bayside

Upcoming shows:

  • Friday, February, 20, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – The O2
  • Friday, March, 13, 2026 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile 2026
  • Sunday, March, 15, 2026 – San Isidro, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina 2026
  • Tuesday, March, 17, 2026 – Luque, Paraguay – Asunciónico 2026
  • Friday, March, 20, 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brasil 2026
  • Sunday, March, 22, 2026 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estéreo Picnic 2026
  • Friday, March, 27, 2026 – Monterrey, Mexico – Tecate Pa’l Norte 2026
  • Sunday, March, 29, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico – Palacio de los Deportes
  • Saturday, May, 02, 2026 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
  • Sunday, May, 03, 2026 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
  • Wednesday, May, 06, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • Thursday, May, 07, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • Saturday, May, 09, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
  • Sunday, May, 10, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
  • Wednesday, May, 13, 2026 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
  • Tuesday, August, 18, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Parkbühne Wuhlheide
  • Thursday, August, 20, 2026 – Charleville-Mézières, France – Cabaret Vert 2026
  • Sunday, August, 23, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – Outbreak Fest 2026
  • Tuesday, August, 25, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – Irish Museum of Modern Art
  • Thursday, August, 27, 2026 – Edinburgh, United Kingdom – Royal Highland Centre
  • Friday, August, 28 to Sunday, August, 30, 2026 – Lisbon, Portugal – Meo Kalorama 2026
  • Saturday, August, 29, 2026 – Saint-Cloud, France – Rock en Seine 2026
  • Saturday, October, 24, 2026 – Fort Worth, TX, USA – Sick New World Texas 2026

Tickes can be purchased here.

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