Elton is back to New Zealand wrapping up a 50-plus year career with a farewell tour. Video / Supplied
Elton John has added a third show to the New Zealand leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
Along with two rescheduled dates at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium next January, the legendary performer has announced a final New Zealand show on Tuesday January 24 at Christchurch's Orangetheory Stadium.
Not only will it be his first show in the city in more than 30 years, but also the first international stadium show to come to the South Island in nearly four years.
This will be Kiwi fans' last chance to see him perform live on stage.
Elton John set out on his farewell tour in September 2018, with a multi-year itinerary including 300 shows across five continents. He's currently in North America, set to perform his final US concert at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium on November 20.
"For the South Island to be included in Elton John's final tour is just brilliant," she said.
Dalziel said she thinks the concert will have a "huge" impact on the city.
"It's going to attract people from all over the South Island and further afield as well.
"It's going to be a fantastic night. I think tickets are going to sell out quickly so people are going to have to be quick off the mark."
The news follows the announcement last week that Christchurch will be pushing on with its planned covered stadium to the tune of $680 million.
The Elton John concert is just a sign of things to come, Dalziel said.
"I think we are going to see more and more of these amazing events and it's an opportunity for people to come together and really celebrate the joys of life.
"I grew up with Elton John. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road came out when I was 13 years old. I know that there'll be a lot of people like me who will feel exactly the same way.
"I think that all of the Canterbury mayors will join me in welcoming this news. It's just so good that Elton John thought it was important enough for the South Island to be included as part of the farewell tour."
Kiwi fans can look forward to the performance of countless favourites from Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer to Bennie and the Jets in live concert, celebrating John's long-time collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
