Graham Norton has announced his first-ever live tour of New Zealand in March/April 2025.
In An Evening with Graham Norton, the nine-time BAFTA TV Award winner will embark on a three-city tour of the country taking in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.
Graham shares a special connection with New Zealand through his long-term partnership with innovative local winery Invivo, and his visit will coincide with the 12th harvest of the GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Since joining forces with Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron, Invivo Cofounders, Norton’s hands-on approach to blending and tasting each new vintage has helped build an award-winning wine collection beloved by fans worldwide.
During the shows, audiences can expect an unforgettable evening as Graham reflects on his biggest TV moments, sharing behind-the-scenes tales of his legendary sofa chats with the world’s biggest stars – while sipping on Graham Norton’s New Zealand wines.
“I believe New Zealand produces some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc, and my long-term partnership with Invivo has stood the test of time,” comments Graham Norton. “I’m looking forward to enjoying a glass of my very own GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand with Tim and Rob!”
Tim Lightbourne, Co-founder of Invivo, added, “We’re incredibly excited to have Graham in New Zealand. His hands-on involvement in the winemaking process, from blending to tasting, makes it particularly special to have him here during the GN Sauvignon Blanc harvest.
Rob Cameron, Invivo’s winemaker and Co-founder, also commented, “Graham brings his personal touch to every bottle. His passion for New Zealand wine is evident in each vintage we blend together.”
Invivo’s partnership with Graham has been crucial to the company’s growth. Since acquiring their historic Te Kauwhata winery in 2016, Invivo has expanded production capacity from 300,000 to 3 million litres, investing in new tanks and employing local Waikato talent. In 2023, Invivo won both the Supreme Business Award and the International Trade Award at the Waikato Business Awards.
The GN wine and spirits range has achieved remarkable success in New Zealand and internationally. Highlights include the GN He-Devil Malbec, ranked #3 in New Zealand, and the GN Prosecco, among the top four Italian Proseccos in the market. For the past three years, the range has been named one of Ireland’s Top 20 brands by revenue and is currently the #1 sparkling wine in Ireland. The GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is currently the UK’s fastest-growing brand in its category.
Norton’s visit marks an exciting moment in his collaboration with Invivo and underscores the global appeal of both New Zealand wine and GN wines.
AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES 2025:
Tuesday 25th March – Isaac Theatre Royal – Christchurch
Saturday 29th March – Opera House – Wellington
Tuesday 1st April – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre – Auckland
Tickets to the general public go on sale at 11:00am (local time) on 11th October.
Visit tegdainty.com for more information.
For more information on the GN wine range, visit www.invivowines.com/gn.
