Dermot Kennedy Announces 2026 Australian Tour

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy is returning to Australia and New Zealand in November, today announcing an expansive tour across the region.

Touring in support of his newly released album, The Weight of the Woods – his third consecutive #1 album in the UK and his native Ireland – Kennedy will embark on his largest Australian tour to date.

He returns Down Under for the first time since March 2025, when he headlined his inaugural MISNEACH Festival at Sydney’s The Domain. Before MISNEACH – curated by Kennedy – he last presented a headline tour of Australia in late 2023, which also included appearances at Spilt Milk Festival.

The tour commences at Perth’s Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Saturday, 14 November. It continues at Brisbane’s Riverstage on Tuesday, 17 November, Sydney’s TikTok Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 18 November, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, 21 November, and concludes at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre on Sunday, 22 November.

Following the Australian dates, Kennedy will perform in New Zealand. Those shows will take place at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday, 25 November, Wellington’s TSB Arena on Friday, 27 November, and Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, 28 November.

An Artist pre-sale will be the first chance for fans to access pre-sale tickets. You can register now until Monday, 4 May, at 5 pm local time, with pre-sale codes distributed on Tuesday, 5 May.

The Artist pre-sale runs from Wednesday, 6 May, at 9 am until Friday, 8 May, at 10 am. You can find more information on Kennedy’s website.

Mastercard cardholders and eligible Westpac New Zealand customers can access pre-sale tickets on Wednesday, 6 May, at 10 am local time. Head to the Priceless Australia and New Zealand websites for more details.

My Live Nation members can access pre-sale tickets on Thursday, 7 May, at 10 am local time, ahead of the general sale on Friday, 8 May, at 11 am local time. You can find more ticketing information on the Live Nation Australia and New Zealand websites.

Dermot Kennedy’s latest album is home to tracks including Honest, the anthemic lead single, Funeral, and the stunning Refuge.

Written and recorded at a studio near Kennedy’s home in rural Ireland, the singer teamed up with collaborator Gabe Simon, known for working alongside Noah Kahan and Lana Del Rey, for the making of The Weight of the Woods.