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Culture · 10 November 2026

Paul Chowdhry Plots 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour

The UK comic returns for a run of shows across December.

By Tobias Handke

Comedian Paul Chowdhry in side profile smiling with a beard against a wavy red background.
Paul Chowdhry - photo supplied

UK comic Paul Chowdhry continues his global comedy takeover, bringing his latest stand-up show AI: Artificial Indian to Australia and New Zealand next month.

The multi-award-winning comedian, actor and writer's new show explores themes of identity, race and belonging through Chowdhry's hilarious bird's-eye view, mixing observational comedy with the stand-up's sharp wit.

Chowdhry's AI: Artificial Indian tour commences in New Zealand at Auckland's SkyCity Theatre on Thursday 3 December. The British funnyman then makes his way to Australia for concerts at Brisbane's The Tivoli on Sunday 6 December and Sydney's Enmore Theatre on Wednesday 9 December, followed by a trip to Norwood Concert Hall in Adelaide on Friday 11 December and Melbourne's Recital Centre on Sunday 13 December, wrapping things up in Perth at the Astor Theatre on Tuesday 15 December.

Tickets are on sale now at bohmpresents.com.

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One of the UK's top-selling live acts, Chowdhry's career spans almost three decades and includes countless sold-out shows, five TV specials, including last year's Englandia, and international appearances on Netflix Is a Joke in Los Angeles, the Mike Birbiglia Gala at Just for Laughs Montreal and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS.

The first British Asian stand-up comedian to sell out Wembley Arena, Chowdhry has also appeared on Taskmaster, hosted Channel 4's Stand Up for the Week and hosts the successful Spotify Original video podcast Don't Ask Me That, which features candid, unpredictable conversations with guests from comedy, sport and entertainment

Catch Paul Chowdhry performing at Norwood Concert Hall on Friday 11 December. Tickets on sale at ticketek.com.au.

Paul Chowdhry AI: Artificial Indian Australian & New Zealand Tour 2026

Thursday 3 December – SkyCity Theatre, Auckland, NZ

Sunday 6 December – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD

Wednesday 9 December – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Friday 11 December – Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide, SA

Sunday 13 December – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC

Tuesday 15 December – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA

Paul Chowdhry AI: Artificial Indian 2026 Australia and NZ tour poster with dates for Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth.

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