Dara Ó Briain Announces Australia & New Zealand 2026 Tour

Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain makes his Australian and New Zealand return this year with his new stand-up show, Re:Creation.

The BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Performance nominees' new routine has already played to sold-out crowds across the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, with Ó Briain excited to head back to Australia and New Zealand this October.

Taking to social media to announce the tour, Ó Briain wrote: "Delighted to announce dates for Australia, NEW Zealand, and for the first time, Singapore, this November! Can’t wait to bring this brilliant story to the rest of the world!"

Ó Briain's tour begins in Australia with shows at Perth's Riverside Theatre on Wednesday 4 November, Adelaide's Norwood Concert Hall on Friday 6 November, Melbourne's Hamer Hall on Monday 9 November, Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on Tuesday 10 November and Sydney's State Theatre on Wednesday 11 November.

The tour then heads to New Zealand for three concerts at Wellington's St James Theatre on Saturday 14 November, Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch on Monday 16 November and Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre on Tuesday 17 November.

Tickets on sale now via bohmpresents.com.

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An accomplished stand-up comedian whose career spans more than three decades, Ó Briain is known for his quick wit and relatable jokes that have seen him sell out tours across the globe.

Along with being a joke teller, Ó Briain has hosted several famous British shows, including panel shows Don’t Feed The Gondolas, Mock the Week, Robot Wars, The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, Stargazing Live, Dara Ó Briain’s Science Club, Three Men In A Boat and more.

He's also a bestselling author of both adult and children's books who continues to win fans with his disarming comedy.

Catch Dara Ó Briain performing at Norwood Concert Hall on Friday 6 November. Tickets on sale now via bohmpresents.com.

Dara Ó Briain Australian & New Zealand Tour 2026

Wednesday 4 November – Riverside Theatre, Perth, WA

Friday 6 November – Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide, SA

Monday 9 November – Hamer Hall, Melbourne, VIC

Tuesday 10 November – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD

Wednesday 11 November – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Saturday 14 November – St James Theatre, Wellington, NZ

Monday 16 November – Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, NZ

Tuesday 17 November – Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, NZ