Dermot Kennedy is heading back to Australia and New Zealand this November for a run of arena shows.
Kennedy confirmed the eight dates today, kicking off on 14 November at Perth’s Kings Park and Botanic Garden and wrapping up on 28 November at Auckland’s Spark Arena. The tour follows his appearance at MISNEACH Festival in Sydney last year and arrives alongside his third studio album The Weight of the Woods, released through Interscope Records.
The record made Kennedy the first Irish solo artist to land three consecutive number one debut albums on the UK chart. It was largely written and recorded near his home in rural Ireland with collaborator Gabe Simon, who has also worked with Noah Kahan and Lana Del Rey. Tracks from the album include Funeral, Honest and Refuge.
Dermot Kennedy Australia and New Zealand 2026
- 14 November — Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth, WA
- 17 November — Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
- 18 November — TikTok Entertainment Centre, Sydney, NSW
- 21 November — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- 22 November — Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide, SA
- 25 November — Town Hall, Christchurch, NZ
- 27 November — TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ
- 28 November — Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on 8 May at 11am local time. Artist presale registration closes on 4 May at 5pm AEST, with presale codes going out on 5 May. The artist presale runs from 6 May at 9am through to 8 May at 10am, while Mastercard presale opens on 6 May at 10am. Live Nation presale starts on 7 May at 10am.
Kennedy has racked up four billion streams across platforms and holds platinum certifications in more than 12 countries. His debut Without Fear was the best-selling debut album in Ireland this millennium, and he followed it with 2022’s Sonder before releasing the stripped-back EP I’ve told the trees everything in 2024. His live career has taken him from busking on the streets of Dublin to selling out stadiums worldwide, with the upcoming tour also covering the UK, Europe, the US and Canada.
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