SIX60 named New Zealand Team entertainment partner for Glasgow 2026

SIX60 will serve as the New Zealand Team’s official entertainment partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the band set to play two intimate shows at New Zealand House after the first night sold out. The partnership is designed to bring Kiwi culture, music and national pride to Glasgow this July.

Why it matters: - The partnership puts one of New Zealand’s best-known bands at the center of the country’s Games presence in Glasgow. - New Zealand Team officials want New Zealand House to feel like a home base for athletes, staff, friends and whānau during Glasgow 2026. - The first Friday show sold out immediately, showing strong demand for a Kiwi cultural event tied to the Commonwealth Games.

What happened: - SIX60 became the official Entertainment Partner for the New Zealand Team at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. - The band will play two exclusive shows at New Zealand House on Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July. - New Zealand House will be based at Òran Mór in Glasgow’s West End. - Òran Mór is a converted 19th-century church and an established center for contemporary culture in the city. - The venue’s name translates to “big song” in Gaelic. - The opening Friday night show sold out, leading organizers to add the second date.

The details: - SIX60 lead guitarist Ji Fraser said the band sees Òran Mór as a venue that can deliver a special, intimate experience for Kiwis and locals. - Fraser said the Commonwealth Games mean a lot to New Zealanders and that representing New Zealand on the world stage in Glasgow feels especially meaningful overseas. - New Zealand Team Commercial Director Jonny Errington said SIX60 kept coming up as the right band for the partnership. - Errington said the band crosses generations, has a distinctive sound and fits the goal of giving Games visitors a taste of home. - New Zealand House is intended as a gathering place where athletes, partners, friends and whānau can connect with home while abroad. - The announcement described the collaboration as a cultural fit for athletes, support staff and fans traveling to the UK. - Tickets for the newly added Saturday 25 July show are expected to sell quickly.

Between the lines: - The partnership is as much about identity as entertainment, using music to reinforce New Zealand’s national brand at a major international event. - Selling out the first night before the Games even begin suggests SIX60’s pull extends beyond its core fan base and into the broader diaspora and tourist market. - Positioning New Zealand House inside a historic Glasgow venue gives the team a high-visibility cultural stage, not just a hospitality space.

What's next: - Fans can now buy tickets for the Saturday 25 July show, which organizers say are likely to move fast. - SIX60’s broader 2026 European run continues through July, October and other dates across Cologne, Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Dublin, Bristol, Manchester, Paris, Zurich and Prague. - The band is also available for broadcast, radio and print interviews during the European tour, along with live acoustic sessions. - Screening links for the documentary SIX60: Till The Lights Go Out are available on request. - New Zealand Team’s full announcement is available here.

The bottom line: - SIX60’s Glasgow 2026 role turns New Zealand House into a music-and-sport showcase, with demand already strong enough to add a second show before opening night even begins.