Live at San Fran in Wellington: Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour
Fri, 20 Nov – Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at San Fran, Wellington
About this event
Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour opens on Friday, 20 November 2026 at San Fran, Wellington and stays until Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Goodnight nurse are back… again
New Zealand pop-punk favourites celebrate 20 years of Always & Never with one final run of shows
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Always & Never, the band are coming out of retirement one last time for The Always and Never (Again!) Tour - three final shows across New Zealand before they hang up their studded belts for good.
For the first time ever, Always & Never will also be available on limited-edition purple vinyl, with pre-orders opening Monday 31 August.
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Playing Auckland’s Powerstation on Friday 13 November, the band then head south for a show at Loons in Christchurch on Thursday 19 November before what promises to be a final show for the ages at San Fran in Wellington on Friday 20 November. Tickets for all dates go on sale 12pm Thursday 3 September from eccles.co.nz
Released in 2006, their debut album, Always & Never, has remained a favourite among pop-punk fans over the years. That album was the beginning of a nine-year career for Goodnight Nurse. They played hundreds of shows throughout New Zealand and Australia, released two NZ Top 5 albums and scored five NZ Top 40 singles.
“When we got back together in 2023 for the My Chemical Romance show, it felt like there was something special in the air,” says lead singer Joel Little, who has gone on to write and produce hit songs with artists including Taylor Swift, Lorde and Khalid. “So when the 20th anniversary of Always & Never rolled around, we thought, what better way could we possibly celebrate this than by reliving the glory days one last time?”
“We started making music to have fun with our friends, and just for the simple joy of doing it,” says drummer Jaden Parkes, now one of the lead singers of hugely popular band Leisure and the longtime Head of A&R at Sony Music NZ. “Playing these songs live again takes you right back to that feeling.”
And for day one fans, there’s one more reason to make this final tour a must-see.
Original bass player and fan favourite Paul Taite will be joining the band onstage for the tour, playing the songs he helped shape and bringing Goodnight Nurse full circle 20 years after Always & Never first landed.
The Always and Never (Again!) Tour will be Goodnight Nurse’s final three shows in New Zealand. For real this time. Tickets on sale 12pm Thursday 3 September
Limited-edition vinyl avalible for pre-purchase
About Goodnight Nurse
pop-punk · Alternative rock · Melodic hardcore
Goodnight Nurse was a New Zealand pop punk band formed in Auckland in 2001. The group began as a trio, then changed to a four-piece prior to the release of their second album. It consisted of lead vocalist Joel Little, guitarist and back up vocalist Sam McCarthy, bassist Rowan Crowe, with drummer and back up vocalist Jaden Parkes.
Event details
- Date
- Friday 20 November – Saturday 21 November 2026
- Time
- 20:00 local time
- Venue
- San Fran
- Address
- 171 Cuba Street, 6011, Wellington, New Zealand
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock · Punk
Venue & getting there
171 Cuba Street, 6011, Wellington
How to get to San Fran
- Awanui Labs - Courtenay PlaceBus stop350 m
4 min walk - Te Aro Railway StationTrain610 m
8 min walk - Wellington Train StationTrain710 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 80 m away.
Hotels near San Fran
- The Marion Hostel110 mCheck prices
- Naumi Hotel Wellington110 mCheck prices
- Naumi Studio Wellington120 mCheck prices
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Your visit to San Fran
- Date
- Friday 20 November – Saturday 21 November 2026
- Starts
- 20:00
- Getting there
- Awanui Labs - Courtenay Place (bus stop), 350 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 80 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is The Marion Hostel (110 m)
Every upcoming Goodnight Nurse date
- Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) TourThe Loons, Lyttelton
- Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour - SECOND SHOWSan Fran, Wellington
Also at San Fran that week
Good to know
When is “Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour”?
Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour runs from Friday, 20 November 2026 to Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Where is “Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour” held?
Venue: San Fran, 171 Cuba Street, 6011, Wellington, New Zealand.
How much are tickets for “Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to San Fran by public transport?
The closest stop is Awanui Labs - Courtenay Place (bus stop), 350 m from San Fran – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near San Fran?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 80 m away.
Where else is Goodnight Nurse performing?
Goodnight Nurse also has 2 more dates coming up, for example Lyttelton (18 Nov 2026) and Wellington (22 Nov 2026).
