Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7 (Pre-save).

Plus1 proudly presents Mel Parsons live around Aotearoa in some of our country's most beautiful theatres.

Thursday August 27 - Theatre Royal, Nelson
Friday August 28 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Saturday August 29 - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin
Thursday September 3 - Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton
Friday September 4 - Q Theatre, Rangatira - Auckland
Saturday September 5 - Opera House, Wellington
Sunday September 6 - Globe Theatre, Palmerston North


Audiences are encouraged to act fast and sign up early for the CASTLE HILL tour presale:

Tuesday, May 12 - 9am - 48-hour presale begins
Thursday, May 14 - 9am - General sale opens

Taking its name from the remote mountain town in the Southern Alps where it was recorded, CASTLE HILL was produced by Josh Logan and recorded live with Mel’s longtime band members Aaron Stewart (bass) and Jed Parsons (drums); joined by Ben King (Goldenhorse, Grand Rapids) on guitars. Parsons says of these sessions: “it was a full immersion recording experience over a stolen summer holiday”

Following the release of SABOTAGE in 2024, multi-award winning Parsons toured the country with Crowded House, performed in Canada and Australia, and has continued her stellar run including a finalist nod for Best Folk Artist at the 2026 AMA’s.

Singles already released from the record include the alternative radio chart toppers Post High Slide, Brick By Brick, Be Here Now, Don't Leave The Light On, and Caravan, as well as new single Grain By Grain.

Expect soaring harmonies, a dynamic live show, and a feel-good vibe throughout as Mel Parsons performs live this August and September. Come and celebrate one of Aotearoa’s finest live artists!

Castle Hill album release tour is funded through NZ On Air and supported by the NZ Music Commission.