UK reggae band, UB40, featuring Ali Campbell will open their ‘The Big Love’ Pacific Tour at Teufaiva Stadium in Tongatapu, on 28 January 2026.
The tour will take place in outdoor venues in Tonga, Samoa in January and in six outdoor venues across New Zealand in February.
Lead singer 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.
Since UB40 was founded in 1979, they’ve sold over 70 million records and scored more than 50 UK chart hits.
This will be the band’s second time performing in Tonga, following their iconic concert in 2006 - Nuku'alofa’s biggest party -that attracted over 10,000 people to Teufaiva Stadium.
The Big Love 2026 tour dates:
- Wednesday 28 Jan - Nukuʻalofa, Teufaiva Stadium (Tonga)
- Saturday 31 Jan - Apia, Apia Park (Samoa)
- Thursday 5 Feb - Whangārei, Semenoff Stadium
- Friday 6 Feb - Napier, Tremain Field
- Saturday 7 Feb - Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
- Thursday 12 Feb - Wellington, Waitangi Park
- Friday 13 Feb - Pukekohe, Navigation Homes Stadium
- Saturday 14 Feb - New Plymouth, Bowl of Brooklands
Tickets will be available on Wednesday 6 August 2025:
