Legendary rock band Dragon are returning to New Zealand in April 2027 for a special 15-date national tour celebrating 50 years of their iconic hit ‘April Sun in Cuba’ a song that has soundtracked generations and remains one of the most instantly recognisable anthems in New Zealand music history.

Few songs can get a room rocking quite like ‘April Sun in Cuba’. Fifty years on, Dragon’s signature hit remains as infectious as ever. Released in October 1977 as the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album, Running Free, the song climbed to #9 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and #2 in Australia, launching Dragon into the mainstream on both sides of the Tasman. Since earning 5x Platinum certification in Aotearoa, ‘April Sun in Cuba’ has become a fixture of radio, road trips, parties and live shows, its enduring appeal reflected in more than 80 million Spotify streams alone.

Now, half a century on, Dragon are celebrating the anniversary with audiences across Aotearoa, bringing their 50 Years of April Sun In Cuba New Zealand Tour to 15 towns and cities throughout April and May 2027.

Fur Patrol will be joining Dragon as special guests.

Tickets go on general sale Thursday 19 November, 12pm.