Burlesque legend Dita Von Teese Announces 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour

Dita Von Teese’s new show merges old Hollywood allure with 19th century magic.

Famed burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 with her new show, Nocturnelle.

Known as the “Queen of Burlesque”, Von Teese's latest performance follows her 2019 sold-out Glamonatrix tour, which received rave reviews from critics.

Nocturnelle has been described as “a bewitching new vision” blending old Hollywood glamour with sensual theatrical magic. Expect high-art “Stripscapes” and 19th-century production details.

Discussing the tour, Von Teese commented, “Nocturnelle is my most glambitious show yet. It’s where sophisticated striptease meets the spellbinding art of illusion.

“Learning from master magicians and diving into the secrets of vintage magic, I set out to create something uniquely enchanting… it’s the art of the Teese, plus a little trickery, and a whole lot of glitz.

Dita Von Teese’s Nocturnelle begins in Adelaide at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday 5 August. Australian dates follow at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Saturday 8 August, Canberra’s Theatre Centre on Monday 10 August, Sydney’s State Theatre on Friday 14 August and Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall on Monday 17 August.

The tour ends in New Zealand with performances at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on Sunday 23 August, Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal on Wednesday 26 August and Wellington’s The Opera House on Friday 28 August.

TEG Dainty pre-sale commences on Friday 7 November at 10am AEDT and runs until Monday 10 November at 9am AEDT. Sign up here. General on-sale takes place on Monday 10 November at 10am AEDT via tegdainty.com.

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An accomplished performer, Dita Von Teese began her career as a ballet dancer before her fascination with the Golden Age of Hollywood led her to the world of burlesque, where she quickly became a star.

Over the past two decades, Von Teese has performed to record crowds across the globe with shows including Strip, Strip Hooray, The Art Of The Teese, Dita Von Teese & The Copper Coupe and 2019’s Glamonatrix.

Von Teese has maintained a successful residency at The Venetian in Las Vegas and also found fame as an author, having written two books, and appeared in a host of TV shows and movies, as well as releasing an album, 2018’s Dita Von Teese, which is better than you might think.

Catch Dita Von Teese performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday 5 August. Ticketing information available at tegdainty.com.

DITA VON TEESE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Dates

Wednesday 5 August – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide, SA

Saturday 8 August – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC

Monday 10 August – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT

Friday 14 August – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Monday 17 August – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QLD

Sunday 23 August – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland, NZ

Wednesday 26 August – Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, NZ

Friday 28 August – The Opera House, Wellington, NZ