NO CIGAR Announce 'Under The Surface' Album Release Tour

Having just wrapped up a spring adventure half a world away, converting fresh fans in the UK and Europe to their soul-powered spin on surf-psych-rock (including a slot at the Great Escape Festival), NO CIGAR now get Aotearoa whānau all afluster with news of a nationwide album release tour. Launching their third studio record Under The Surface in full on 30th July, the chart-hitting Tāmaki Makaurau collective have three dates teed up for November (spring down under this time), headlining Meow Nui in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Ngaio Marsh Theatre in Ōtautahi and wrapping it all up at their hometown's iconic The Powerstation. Listen up to lead singles 'Best Behaviour', 'Problem' and 'Chantilly' — sporting on-the-job visuals directed by Arthur Gillies and Josh Morrice — and keep alert when tickets go live this coming Monday...

NO CIGAR
With special guest to be announced

Friday 7th November - Meow Nui, Wellington
Saturday 8th November - Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Christchurch
Friday 14th November - Powerstation, Auckland

Tickets on sale from 12pm, Monday 23rd June from nocigar.co.nz

Watch the official video for 'Chantilly' from NO CIGAR's upcoming album Under the Surface...

Hit play on NO CIGAR's latest single 'Best Behaviour'...

Check out NO CIGAR's 2025 single 'Problem'...

Press release:

Breakout Aotearoa five-piece NO CIGAR have announced a three-date tour across New Zealand this November, in celebration of their highly anticipated third studio album Under the Surface, due for release this July. Renowned for their genre-blurring sound and magnetic live presence, NO CIGAR will bring their semi-rock energy to Meow Nui in Wellington on Friday 7 November, Ngaio Marsh Theatre in Christchurch on Saturday 8 November, and Auckland’s Powerstation on Friday 14 November.

Since forming in 2019, NO CIGAR have built a fiercely loyal fanbase across Aotearoa and beyond, carving out a unique niche that blends elements of indie, surf, and alternative rock. Their upcoming album Under the Surface is crafted for the stage — shaped by the band’s dynamic chemistry and a deep connection with their audience.

The tour follows a successful run through Europe and the UK in May and June 2025, including a debut at the iconic Great Escape Festival in Brighton and over 1,500 tickets sold across headline shows, cementing their growing global reputation.

NO CIGAR’s 2023 sophomore album The Great Escape spent more than 74 consecutive weeks on the NZ Top 20 Albums Chart and featured the breakout hit “Concubine,” voted the 10th best rock song of 2024 by listeners of The Rock FM. Their past tours across NZ, Australia and the UK have consistently sold out, driven by a word-of-mouth buzz and a reputation for electric, unforgettable performances. These shows are their biggest shows on home soil to date and not to be missed!