The Red Hot Chili Peppers return to Aotearoa

Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers on Monday announced their return to New Zealand for two massive stadium shows in early 2023.

The rockers are bringing their global stadium tour to New Zealand following the release of their new album Unlimited Love.

It'll also marks the return of guitarist John Frusciante to the group. The Californication hit-makers will be supported by rapper Post Malone.

The band will perform in Auckland at Mt Smart Stadium on January 21, 2023, before heading south to Dunedin where they'll play at Forsyth Barr Stadium on January 26.

Pre-sale tickets for Vodafone customers go on sale on July 6 at 10 am for the Dunedin show, and 11 am for the Auckland show. General public tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 11 at 12 pm in Dunedin and 1 pm in Auckland.