Presented by Mai FM and Fabrik, this brand new summer festival tour headlined by UB40 featuring Ali Campbell – will take place across eight iconic outdoor venues in New Zealand, Tonga, and Samoa this coming January and February.
The tour includes three massive shows that will fall on the Waitangi long weekend. Each show will be a festival experience, also featuring a stellar cast of Aotearoa’s finest performers with full line-ups to be announced shortly.
Expect summer vibes, delicious food and drinks, singalongs, and an atmosphere powered by the love of music.
General tickets now on sale here.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to New Zealand for their first full tour since 2019. Fuelled by the voice that powered UB40 to over 70 million records sold and more than 50 UK chart hits, Ali Campbell brings the band’s legendary catalogue back to life, including Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby, and (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You.
“I think I’ve got the best reggae band in the world, and you can quote me on that.” – Ali Campbell
Kingston Calling 2026 tour dates:
Wed 28 Jan - Nukuʻalofa, Teufaiva Stadium (Tonga)
Sat 31 Jan - Apia, Apia Park (Samoa)
Thu 5 Feb - Whangārei, Semenoff Stadium
Fri 6 Feb - Napier, Tremain Field
Sat 7 Feb - Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
Thu 12 Feb - Wellington, Waitangi Park
Fri 13 Feb - Pukekohe, Navigation Homes Stadium
Sat 14 Feb - New Plymouth, Bowl of Brooklands
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Formed in 1979, UB40 became one of the UK’s most successful and influential reggae groups of all time. Since departing the original line-up in 2008, Ali Campbell has led his own world-touring ensemble, remaining true to the sound and spirit of the original band.