The Darkness announce their Australia and New Zealand 2026 tour with 12 shows across February and March.
Multi-platinum UK rock outfit The Darkness make their triumphant return following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour. The band brings signature high-voltage energy and outrageous stage presence back to local stages, serving up fan favourites alongside new material from their latest album Dreams On Toast.
Released in March, Dreams On Toast marks The Darkness’s eighth studio album, packed with huge riffs, upbeat hooks and unapologetic rock swagger. Tracks like I Hate Myself and The Longest Kiss are already becoming fan favourites, with this tour marking the first chance for local audiences to hear them performed live in true Darkness style.
The Darkness
- 17 February: Powerstation, Auckland
- 18 February: Meow Nui, Wellington
- 20 February: The Tivoli, Brisbane
- 21 February: Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
- 22 February: Bar On The Hill, Newcastle
- 25 February: Waves, Wollongong
- 27 February: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- 28 February: Hindley Street, Adelaide
- 1 March: Odeon, Hobart
- 4 March: Metropolis, Fremantle
- 6 March: Pier Bandroom, Frankston
- 7 March: Forum, Melbourne
- Presale: 23 July 12pm AEST, General sale: 28 July 12pm AEST
Check out our gig guide here.
Since exploding onto the scene in 2003 with debut Permission To Land, The Darkness became one of the UK’s most beloved rock bands through hits like I Believe In A Thing Called Love and Love Is Only A Feeling. Their catalogue has sold over 1.5 million albums in the UK alone while collecting three BRIT Awards, two Kerrang Awards and an Ivor Novello Award.
Local fans embrace The Darkness’s promise of unforgettable, over-the-top performances featuring outrageous outfits, soaring falsettos, endless guitar solos and crowds singing every word.
For more information, head here.
