THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIA & NZ TOUR
Multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are set to make their triumphant return to Australia and New Zealand in February, 2026 for an epic run of summer shows, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston and Melbourne, plus two big nights in Auckland and Wellington.
Tue 17 Feb – Powerstation, Auckland
Wed 18 Feb – Meow Nui, Wellington
Fri 20 Feb – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Sat 21 Feb – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Sun 22 Feb – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle
Wed 25 Feb – Waves, Wollongong
Fri 27 Feb – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Sat 28 Feb – Hindley Street, Adelaide
Sun 1 Mar – Odeon, Hobart
Wed 4 Mar – Metropolis, Fremantle
FrI 6 Mar - Pier Bandroom, Frankston
Sat 7 Mar - Forum, Melbourne
General Public Tickets On Sale: Mon 28 July, 12:00PM [AEST]
Following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their signature high-voltage energy and outrageous fun back to stages, serving up fan favourites like I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Love Is Only A Feeling, alongside new tracks from their latest album Dreams On Toast, including I Hate Myself and The Longest Kiss. This tour marks the first chance for fans to hear the new songs live.
Exploding onto the scene in 2003 with their now-classic debut Permission To Land, The Darkness quickly became one of the UK’s most beloved rock bands, racking up over 1.5 million album sales, a headline set at Reading & Leeds in 2004, and a string of major awards including BRITs, Kerrang!, and an Ivor Novell.
The band’s cheeky, spandex-clad anthems changed the face of British rock and continue to capture hearts and a new generation of fans around the world. Their live shows are pure spectacle: soaring falsettos, outrageous outfits, endless guitar solos, and crowds belting out every word. Don’t miss your chance to experience it all live in 2026 - it’s bold, loud, and gloriously over-the-top fun!
