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News | 31 July 2025
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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell coming to the capital

The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits is returning to the South Pacific for ‘Kingston Calling 2026’.

UB40 with Ali Campbell on stage performing.

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.

Pre-sale opens Wednesday 6 August at 7PM NZT. Register for Pre-sale tickets here. General tickets on sale Thursday 7 August at 7PM NZT.

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.