The Darkness is making a highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026 for a 12-date tour. This thrilling event kicks off in Auckland on Tuesday, February 17th, and culminates in Melbourne on Saturday, March 7th. The UK rock band will perform in several major cities, including Wellington, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, and Frankston (full dates listed below).
Following their 2024 anniversary shows for Permission To Land, this tour will also showcase songs from their newest album, Dreams on Toast, released in March. Expect to hear tracks like “I Hate Myself” and “The Longest Kiss” alongside some of their most beloved classics.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2003, The Darkness has sold over 1.5 million albums in the UK and garnered numerous accolades, including three BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello. Their timeless hits, such as “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” continue to resonate, thanks in part to their electrifying live performances.
Tickets will be available for early bird purchase starting Wednesday, July 23rd at 12pm AEST, with general sales commencing on Monday, July 28th at 12pm AEST.
The Darkness Australia & New Zealand Tour 2026
Presented by SBM Presents
Special guests will be announced soon
Early bird tickets available Wednesday, July 23rd at 12pm AEST
General tickets on sale Monday, July 28th at 12pm AEST
For more details on tickets, check out SBM Presents
Tuesday, February 17th
Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
Wednesday, February 18th
Meow Nui, Wellington, NZ
Friday, February 20th
The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday, February 21st
Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Sunday, February 22nd
Bar On The Hill, Newcastle, NSW
Wednesday, February 25th
Waves, Wollongong, NSW
Friday, February 27th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday, February 28th
Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA
Sunday, March 1st
Odeon, Hobart, TAS
Wednesday, March 4th
Metropolis, Fremantle, WA
Friday, March 6th
Pier Bandroom, Frankston, VIC
Saturday, March 7th
Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Are you excited about The Darkness’s upcoming tour?
