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New Zealands Come Together Series Brings Radioheads OK Computer to Life in July 2026
New Zealand’s largest cities will open their doors to a sonic time‑machine this July, as the Come Together collective stages a full‑album tribute to Radiohead’s 1997 landmark OK Computer. On Thursday, 16 July, the Wellington Opera House will host the first night; Friday, 17 July, Christchurch Town Hall will take the show on the road; and Saturday, 18 July, Auckland’s The Civic will deliver the finale. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.
The Come Together collective has built a reputation for resurrecting entire albums in the concert hall, having already presented Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run and Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense in full. For OK Computer, the group is led by musical director Jol Mulholland, with core members Brett Adams (The Mockers), Alistair Deverick (Carnivorous Plant Society, Boycrush), Matthias Jordan (Pluto) and Mike Hall (Pluto, The Brunettes). Supporting musicians Milan Borich (Pluto), Seamus Johnson (Seamouse) and Josh Braden (No Broadcast) complete the lineup.
The setlist will cover the album in its entirety before the band dives into a curated selection of Radiohead’s wider catalog. Promotional material spotlights the band’s take on the six‑minute opener “Paranoid Android” as well as key tracks such as “Just” and “Let Down,” underscoring the concert’s promise to capture the album’s dense, layered sound.
Released on 21 May 1997, OK Computer quickly rose to critical acclaim, marking a stylistic shift for Radiohead from guitar‑centric rock to a more experimental, technology‑laden aesthetic that explored alienation and political anxiety. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the record topped the UK Albums Chart, debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, and has sold over 7.8 million copies worldwide. The album earned a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1998 and was later added to the US Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
Come Together’s goal is to recreate that atmosphere for New Zealand audiences. The collective’s press release describes the concerts as a “love letter to Radiohead fans,” part of a broader trend of full‑album tribute shows that allow listeners to experience classic records live.
Tickets are available exclusively through Ticketmaster’s New Zealand site. The release notes that the event is organized by the Come Together collective and that the band’s official website lists the dates and venues. The concerts will conclude with a selection of “classics and deep cuts” from Radiohead’s extensive back catalogue.
The first night will take place in the historic Wellington Opera House, a proscenium theatre that has hosted a wide range of performing‑arts events since its opening. Christchurch Town Hall, a Category I heritage building that reopened in 2019 after earthquake‑related damage, will host the second night. The Civic in Auckland, a multi‑purpose venue, will host the final show.
OK Computer remains a touchstone for alternative rock, influencing the shift away from Britpop toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound in the late 1990s. The Come Together concerts offer New Zealand audiences a chance to experience the album’s full impact in a live context, a format that has proven popular in recent years.
The series is part of Come Together’s broader programming, which includes other full‑album tribute concerts. The collective’s website lists upcoming events for Born to Run and Stop Making Sense, indicating a continued focus on landmark albums from the past three decades.
In summary, New Zealand will host three live renditions of Radiohead’s OK Computer in July 2026, featuring a rotating lineup of local musicians and special guests. The shows, scheduled for Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster and aim to deliver a faithful, immersive experience of one of the most influential albums of the 1990s.
The Come Together collective has built a reputation for resurrecting entire albums in the concert hall, having already presented Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run and Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense in full. For OK Computer, the group is led by musical director Jol Mulholland, with core members Brett Adams (The Mockers), Alistair Deverick (Carnivorous Plant Society, Boycrush), Matthias Jordan (Pluto) and Mike Hall (Pluto, The Brunettes). Supporting musicians Milan Borich (Pluto), Seamus Johnson (Seamouse) and Josh Braden (No Broadcast) complete the lineup.
The setlist will cover the album in its entirety before the band dives into a curated selection of Radiohead’s wider catalog. Promotional material spotlights the band’s take on the six‑minute opener “Paranoid Android” as well as key tracks such as “Just” and “Let Down,” underscoring the concert’s promise to capture the album’s dense, layered sound.
Released on 21 May 1997, OK Computer quickly rose to critical acclaim, marking a stylistic shift for Radiohead from guitar‑centric rock to a more experimental, technology‑laden aesthetic that explored alienation and political anxiety. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the record topped the UK Albums Chart, debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200, and has sold over 7.8 million copies worldwide. The album earned a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1998 and was later added to the US Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
Come Together’s goal is to recreate that atmosphere for New Zealand audiences. The collective’s press release describes the concerts as a “love letter to Radiohead fans,” part of a broader trend of full‑album tribute shows that allow listeners to experience classic records live.
Tickets are available exclusively through Ticketmaster’s New Zealand site. The release notes that the event is organized by the Come Together collective and that the band’s official website lists the dates and venues. The concerts will conclude with a selection of “classics and deep cuts” from Radiohead’s extensive back catalogue.
The first night will take place in the historic Wellington Opera House, a proscenium theatre that has hosted a wide range of performing‑arts events since its opening. Christchurch Town Hall, a Category I heritage building that reopened in 2019 after earthquake‑related damage, will host the second night. The Civic in Auckland, a multi‑purpose venue, will host the final show.
OK Computer remains a touchstone for alternative rock, influencing the shift away from Britpop toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound in the late 1990s. The Come Together concerts offer New Zealand audiences a chance to experience the album’s full impact in a live context, a format that has proven popular in recent years.
The series is part of Come Together’s broader programming, which includes other full‑album tribute concerts. The collective’s website lists upcoming events for Born to Run and Stop Making Sense, indicating a continued focus on landmark albums from the past three decades.
In summary, New Zealand will host three live renditions of Radiohead’s OK Computer in July 2026, featuring a rotating lineup of local musicians and special guests. The shows, scheduled for Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster and aim to deliver a faithful, immersive experience of one of the most influential albums of the 1990s.