Former children's TV star brings comedy chaos to major cities from October to December.
Jimmy Rees OAM has announced his In Reel Life tour spanning nine Australian and New Zealand cities.
The beloved entertainer will perform across Australia and venture to New Zealand for the first time with his latest comedy show. Jimmy Rees brings his signature brand of observational humour and viral character work to theatres from October to December, visiting each city for one night only.
Following the success of his previous tours Meanwhile In Australia, Not That Kinda Viral and Let’s Get Regional, which collectively drew over 100,000 audience members, the In Reel Life tour promises to deliver comedy and chaos in true Jimmy Rees style. The performer has built a massive following of over four million social media followers through his viral content including the Meanwhile In Australia series, Brighton Ladies and Byron Baes characters.
Jimmy Rees In Reel Life Tour
- When: 25 October to 29 November 2025
- Where: Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra and Auckland
- Tickets: Frontier member presale 27 June 9am, general sale 30 June 9am
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The tour kicks off in Hobart on 25 October at Wrest Point Entertainment Centre before moving to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on 1 November. Brisbane audiences can catch the show at The Fortitude Music Hall on 7 November, followed by The Star on the Gold Coast on 8 November.
Jimmy Rees will perform at Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre on 21 November and Perth’s Riverside Theatre on 22 November. The tour continues to Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on 28 November and Canberra’s Royal Theatre on 29 November before concluding in Auckland, marking his New Zealand debut.
The entertainer received an Order of Australia medal in 2024 for his services to comedy and charity work, adding OAM to his credentials. He has also been nominated for Favourite Australian Media Personality at the 2025 AACTA Awards, recognising his impact across multiple entertainment platforms.
Beginning his career as Jimmy Giggle on the award-winning ABC children’s television series Giggle & Hoot, he spent a decade as the face of the iconic programme. During this period, he toured extensively with Giggle & Hoot, performing to more than 500,000 people and releasing several albums including an iTunes number one Christmas album featuring collaborations with established Australian artists.
His transition from children’s television accelerated during the pandemic when his comedy content began connecting with millions of viewers. His videos have achieved up to 40 million views each on Facebook alone, with his 2021 content accumulating 180 million viewing minutes across all platforms.
Jimmy Rees has expanded his entertainment portfolio to include appearances on Taskmaster, the Stan Christmas movie A Jones Family Christmas, and his own online content series Jimmy’s Frame of Mind. His guest list for the series includes notable personalities from comedy, television and entertainment industries.
The performer’s unique trajectory has created a genuinely cross-generational audience spanning from young children to elderly adults. His ability to blend family-friendly content with sharp social observation has established him as one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers.
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