Multi-platinum UK rock royalty THE DARKNESS are set to make their triumphant return to Australia and New Zealand in February, 2026 for an epic run of summer shows, hitting Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Frankston and Melbourne, plus two big nights in Auckland and Wellington.
Following their massive 2024 Permission To Land 20th anniversary tour, the band are bringing their signature high voltage energy and outrageous fun back to stages, serving up fan favourites from their iconic catalogue alongside new songs from their latest album Dreams On Toast.
Exploding onto the scene in 2003 with their now-classic debut Permission To Land, THE DARKNESS quickly became one of the UK’s most beloved rock bands. With over 1.5 million albums sold in the UK alone and a haul of major awards, including three BRIT Awards for Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Album (Permission To Land), two Kerrang! Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award for Songwriters of the Year, they’ve given us hits like “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” and “Love Is Only A Feeling” – songs that still spark massive singalongs from fans old and new across the globe.
Their anthems were made for the stage. Every time THE DARKNESS tour this part of the world, it becomes a full-blown celebration: outrageous outfits, soaring falsettos, endless guitar solos, and crowds belting out every word. They’ve built a fiercely loyal following across Australia and New Zealand, with fans embracing the promise of an unforgettable, over-the-top night out every single time.
Released in March, their eighth studio album Dreams On Toast keeps the fire burning. Packed with huge riffs, upbeat hooks and unapologetic rock swagger, tracks like “I Hate Myself” and “The Longest Kiss” are already fast becoming fan favourites. This tour marks the first chance for audiences here to hear them live – loud, raw, and in true Darkness style.
Don’t miss your chance to catch THE DARKNESS in full flight when they return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026. It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be fun, and it’s going to be one hell of a show!
TOUR DATES:
Tue 17 Feb – Powerstation, Auckland
Wed 18 Feb – Meow Nui, Wellington
Fri 20 Feb – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Sat 21 Feb – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Sun 22 Feb – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle
Wed 25 Feb – Waves, Wollongong
Fri 27 Feb – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Sat 28 Feb – Hindley Street, Adelaide
Sun 1 Mar – Odeon, Hobart
Wed 4 Mar – Metropolis, Fremantle
FrI 6 Mar 26 – Pier Bandroom, Frankston
Sat 7 Mar 26 – Forum, Melbourne
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