Darkness Announce 2026 Tour Dates in Australia and New Zealand
The Darkness has announced their upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand, set to take place in 2026 in support of their eighth album ‘Dreams on Toast’.
When ‘Dreams on Toast’ was released, it felt like a compilation of greatest hits, featuring six singles from the album. These singles were released between September 2024 and March 2025. Among these tracks were “The Longest Kiss”, “I Hate Myself”, “Rock and Roll Party Cowboy”, “Walking Through Fire”, “The Battle for Gadget Land”, and “Hot on My Tail”.
Prior to their upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand, The Darkness have been actively touring in Europe. A recent setlist from their show in Luxembourg on 1 July 2025 showcased a mix of songs from various albums, including tracks such as “Rock and Roll Party Cowboy”, “Growing on Me”, “Heart Explodes”, and “I Believe In a Thing Called Love”.
The upcoming 2026 dates for The Darkness in Australia and New Zealand are as follows:
– 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 – Pier Bandroom, Frankston
– Sat 7 Mar – Forum, Melbourne
General public tickets for these shows go on sale on Mon 28 July, 12:00PM [AEST].
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In conclusion, The Darkness is gearing up for an exciting tour in Australia and New Zealand, bringing their latest album ‘Dreams on Toast’ to fans in the region. With a mix of new tracks and classic hits, the band is sure to deliver an electrifying live performance that fans won’t want to miss.