Māori Soul Artist TEEKS Plots Australian Tour 2026

Critically acclaimed Māori performer Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, aka TEEKS, makes his Australian return this November.

Globally recognised for his compelling storytelling and rich, intimate vocals, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter also counts Wu Tang's RZA as a fan.

Announcing his largest Australian tour yet, the run of shows will see TEEKS celebrating the live performance of his new music, including the single 'My Boy', his first release in two years.

Last in Australia in 2025 for special performances in Sydney and Melbourne, TEEKS' upcoming run of dates kicks off in Perth at Astor Theatre on Tuesday 10 November. The visionary artist then performs at Melbourne's Forum on Thursday 12 November and Brisbane's Princess Theatre on Saturday 14 November, followed by a concert at Sydney's Opera House Concert Hall on Wednesday 18 November, wrapping things up in Adelaide at Her Majesty's Theatre on Thursday 19 November.

Speaking about TEEKS' SA show, Adelaide Festival Centre CEO Kate Gould said, “We are thrilled to welcome TEEKS to Her Majesty’s Theatre as part of our year-round commitment to bringing internationally renowned musicians to South Australia. Adelaide audiences have a lot to look forward to over the coming months, with acclaimed guitarist Julian Lage in September, jazz supergroup AZIZA in October and global star TEEKS in November.”

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday 31 July at 9am AEST via thisteeks.com.

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Announcing himself in 2017 with his platinum-certified debut EP, The Grapefruit Skies, TEEKS has broken through as a global star.

He released his acclaimed platinum studio debut record Something To Feel in 2021, which reached #1 on the NZ Album Charts and saw TEEKS recognised at the Aotearoa Music Awards with Best Solo Artist, Best Soul/RnB Artist and Best Māori Artist.

Garnering over 200 million streams and 2.5 billion short-form video views, TEEKS' return with 'My Boy' signals the next chapter in his ever-evolving music career.

Catch TEEKS performing at Her Majesty's Theatre on Thursday 19 November. Ticketing information is available via thisteeks.com.