Evanescence have announced a New Zealand show in Auckland, but many fans in the South Island are unable to attend due to the cost and distance of travel.

We are asking Live Nation New Zealand to consider adding a Christchurch date to the tour.

Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-largest city and has a strong and passionate fan base for rock and alternative music. The city regularly hosts major international artists and has a suitable venue in Wolfbrook Arena.

Many fans in the South Island cannot easily travel to Auckland due to flight costs, accommodation, and time constraints. A Christchurch show would make Evanescence accessible to thousands more fans who have waited years for the opportunity to see them live.

Auckland fans also had the opportunity to see Evanescence when they performed as special guests on Metallica’s sold-out Eden Park show in 2025. While Auckland audiences have now had multiple opportunities to see the band, South Island fans have still not had a local chance to experience Evanescence live.

This petition is to demonstrate clear demand for a Christchurch concert. If you would attend an Evanescence show in Christchurch, or support the addition of a South Island date, please sign and share.

If you would like to take an extra step, please consider sending a polite email expressing your interest in a Christchurch or South Island show to info@livenation.co.nz. Personal messages from individual fans help demonstrate local demand.

Let’s show Live Nation New Zealand that the South Island is ready for Evanescence.