New Zealand music icon Bic Runga announces the release date of her much-anticipated new album, Red Sunset, and an Aotearoa New Zealand tour.

One of Aotearoa’s most influential artists, Bic Runga, has inspired a generation of New Zealand artists through her music and artistic independence.

She now returns with her latest album Red Sunset, recorded in Paris in the winter of 2025, offering her signature blend of intimate, honest and beautifully human songwriting. The album is set to be released on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Set to perform new singles from the album Red Sunset at the NZICC theatre alongside beloved classics from her celebrated catalogue, including ‘Drive’, ‘Sway’, and ‘Beautiful Collision’.

Tickets for Bic Runga will be available to purchase by the General Public on Tuesday, November 25 at 11am.

Bic Runga

$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more

Last updated: 21 November 2025