Singer Noah Kahan skydives in Auckland during New Zealand visit
Monday 12 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan performed two sold-out shows at Spark Arena before skydiving from 18,000ft over Parakai. The 29-year-old described the experience as the best thing he has ever done and named Auckland his new favourite city.
Key facts
4 facts
- Noah Kahan performed two sold-out shows at Spark Arena in Auckland
- Kahan completed a skydive at 18,000ft in Parakai
- The singer is 29 years old and from Vermont
- The Auckland shows marked the end of The Great Divide tour
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan performed two sold-out shows at Spark Arena in Auckland during his recent visit to New Zealand. Before his Saturday performance, the 29-year-old travelled to Parakai to complete a tandem skydive at 18,000ft. This jump was the highest-altitude skydive available in the country.
Kahan described the experience as "the sickest thing I have ever done by far". The jump included approximately 75 seconds of freefall at speeds of about 200km/h, followed by a parachute flight over the east and west coasts of Auckland. Footage of the jump was shared by Skydive Auckland on Facebook.
The Vermont-based musician wore an All Blacks jersey during his first show on Friday to support the national team. Kahan used his social media to call Auckland his "new favourite city". The Auckland concerts served as the conclusion of his The Great Divide tour.
Where reports differ
- One report states Kahan has released his fourth studio album, while another identifies his latest album as his third
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and 1News.
