Upcoming shows
From February 25, 2026
Bernard Fanning
Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour
One of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, Bernard Fanning, is taking his celebration of 20 years of Tea & Sympathy around Australia in February and March 2026, playing all the songs from the album and more.
February 26, 2026
Marianne Williamson Live
A Night Healing in Uncertain Times
Join bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and activist Marianne Williamson for a rare and unforgettable live experience that will ignite your soul and expand your perspective.
From February 27, 2026
Human Nature
Motown 20th Anniversary: Regional Tour Part 2
The 2026 Southern tour will kick off with a return to one of their favourite venues in Australia and a special hometown show – the Sydney State Theatre. Sydney fans will have the opportunity to join Human Nature pre-show with a special VIP Package. The HN Pre-Show Soul Jam offers rare backstage access, where VIP guests will enjoy an intimate acoustic set as Andrew, Mike, Phil, and Toby warm up for the main event.
March 2, 2026
Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard
F1 Legends
Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One’s most captivating driver partnership, as former team-mates, bitter-rivals and friends Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard take to the stage.
March 3, 2026
37th Alliance Française French Film Festival
Opening Night Gala
Step onto the red carpet and celebrate the Opening Night Gala of the 37th Alliance Française French Film Festival at the iconic State Theatre. Join us, alongside Australian filmmaker Gracie Otto, the 2026 Festival’s patron.
March 6, 2026
Chris D’Elia
Go For It! - The Tour
Get ready to laugh like you’ve never laughed before. Chris D’Elia is back on the road with Go For It!, a brand-new stand-up show that’s loud, unpredictable, and packed with the sharp, rapid-fire humour fans have come to expect. Known for his high-energy delivery, animated storytelling and spontaneous crowd work, Chris turns everyday life into comedic gold, firing off hilarious observations and unfiltered takes that hit fast and hit hard.
March 7, 2026
The Fab Four
The Ultimate Tribute
Abstract Touring is proud to announce The Fab Four, direct from the United States, described by the LA Times as “The greatest Beatles show in the world.”
From March 14, 2026
Laura Ramoso
The Calm Down Tour
Sketch comedy sensation Laura Ramoso is back with a brand-new hour featuring all your favorites, German Mom, Chiara, Italian Dad, and more! Don't miss your chance to see her live, but please...remember to cahln dzaun.
March 17, 2026
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder
A Celebration of Their Greatest Songs
Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group announces their brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder - touring Australia in March 2026.
March 22, 2026
Liu Yang
Exhausted Physically and Mentally
“Exhausted Physically and Mentally” is the first special I’ve ever written with a clear theme from the very beginning.
From March 25, 2026
The Diary of Anne Frank
Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.
April 4, 2026
Circus of Illusion
A Magical Extravaganza
Escape into a world where sawdust and sequins join cutting edge illusions and spectacular magic to create Circus of Illusion, a show that features death defying escapes, mind-blowing illusions, mime and magic, as well as incredible costumes and world-class artists who will keep you on the edge of your seat.
April 15, 2026
K-POP ICONS LIVE
Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with K-POP ICONS LIVE, the ultimate concert experience celebrating the global music phenomenon, K-Pop!
April 17, 2026
The Next Step
Legacy World Tour
The Next Step: Legacy World Tour is a brand-new live touring dance show featuring fan-favourite cast members from the original and current seasons of the hit teen drama, The Next Step. This is a must-see event for fans of the series and dance lovers alike
April 18, 2026
Leo Sayer
Still Feel Like Dancing?
After the Sold Out success of his 2025 UK and Ireland Tour, music legend Leo Sayer will be returning home to Australia for his first tour down under in six years …and he still feels like dancing! Leo has spent over five decades as an iconic singer and songwriter. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
April 24, 2026
Queen Forever
Greatest Hits Tour - 20th Anniversary
The lights go down, the crowd roars, and from the first note you know — this is Queen, as it should be. In 2026, Queen Forever celebrates 20 years with their Greatest Hits Tour – 20th Anniversary, the ultimate tribute to rock’s most iconic band.
May 1, 2026
PUPO
50th Anniversary World Tour
Celebrate five decades of unforgettable hits with Italian music legend Pupo, joined by diva Fiordaliso. One night of passion, nostalgia, and pure Italian magic!
May 2, 2026
Umbilical Brothers
Speedmouse
It's legendary and it's live. After smashing countless countries and slaying endless audiences, the Umbilicals' most beloved show is back. The Sydney Morning Herald described it as "Marcel Marceau on really good drugs”.
May 3, 2026
MATTEO BOCELLI
Falling in Love World Tour
The voice of modern Italian romance returns — for one unforgettable night.
From May 7, 2026
PHIL ROSENTHAL
Award-winning creator and executive producer of “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL” and "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND", returns to Australia in May 2026. Join him in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A, where Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of his life, his television career, food, travel, friends and family.
May 13, 2026
KYLA COBBLER
Gone Rogue
Kyla is one of the fastest-rising names in comedy. The Cork-born comic first gained attention through her viral Instagram reels, before stepping on stage for her first open mic in 2021. Just four years later, Kyla has built a global following, with close to 700K Instagram followers and 100M++ video views and has established herself as a must-see performer.
From May 14, 2026
The Waterboys
THE WATERBOYS make their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026 their first tour in over a decade!
May 16, 2026
TWO PSYCHICS AND A MEDIUM
Step into the extraordinary with Two Psychics and a Medium, an unforgettable Australian production that brings together the remarkable talents of psychic mediums Julia Cartagena, Donna Maree Richardson, and medium, Australia’s renowned Ghost Whisperer, Anthony Grzelka.
May 22, 2026
Rob Anderson
Are You Afraid of the '90s?
A solo musical comedy show about our most formative decade! What did our unhinged TV shows, movies and books from the 1990s teach us about teenage pregnancy, drug addiction and questionable age gaps? You're about to find out!
June 18, 2026
ADAM RAY IS DR. PHIL
LIVE
With over 50 million views online and a special on Netflix, Dr. Phil LIVE has become one of the most fun things to see in comedy. From comedian/actor Adam Ray (Curb, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, The Heat) the live show provides a wild late-night feel with crowd interactions, standup, huge celebrity guests, surprise characters, and hilarious moments you can’t see anywhere else.
June 19, 2026
The Film Music of Hans Zimmer Orchestrated
Are you a fan of Hans Zimmer’s epic film scores? Now you can experience them Live in Concert with The George Ellis Symphony Orchestra! For one night only, hear all the majestic sounds come to life right before your very eyes.
June 20, 2026
Go Your Own Way
THE WEST END SMASH-HIT ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA Direct from London’s West End, GO YOUR OWN WAY is a spellbinding theatrical celebration of Fleetwood Mac.
June 27, 2026
Marinella Tribute
Featuring Penny Pavlakis
The World’s Biggest Tribute to Marinella: A Monumental Celebration of a Greek Icon.
July 14, 2026
Engelbert Humperdinck
The Legend Continues…The Celebration Tour 2026
Engelbert Humperdinck returns to Australia in 2026 with The Legend Continues…The Celebration Tour 2026. Delivering fans a night of hits and crowd favourites such as Release Me, The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You and Quando, Quando, Quando.
From July 28, 2026
Dropout Improv
Comedy streaming service Dropout is embarking on a tour of Dropout Improv, a live improv show that will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans.
From August 11, 2026
Ballet International Gala VII
The Ballet International Gala (BIG) returns to the State Theatre this August for an extended series.
From August 14, 2026
Dita Von Teese
Nocturnelle
The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to Australia and New Zealand with her most opulent show yet, the all-new Nocturnelle.
From August 18, 2026
Carl Barron
JUST WONDERING WHY
The brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!!
September 5, 2026
Björn Again
ABBA Forever Tour
Sydney, get ready to party with BJÖRN AGAIN! The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for two spectacular shows that are bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA’s timeless discography.
From September 24, 2026
Dracula
Ballet at its darkest
Following a sell-out, record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, Dracula returns for its extended international series.
October 16, 2026
THE ROD STEWART SHOW
DIRECT FROM THE UK - “THE MAGGIE MAY TOUR”
Come and celebrate the magical hits of Sir Rod Stewart The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage Internationally Acclaimed Artist Shaun J Marshall a vocalist Direct From The UK who just like the Music Legend himself comes complete with the powerful, raspy vocals and dynamic stage prescence.
October 18, 2026
Morgan Jay
The Goofy Guy Tour
MORGAN JAY is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central and was a 2023 Just For Laughs New Face. First generation American - he takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90’s upbringing. He got his start in New York where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts while at the same time doing stand up in the backrooms and bars of the alternative New York comedy scene.
November 7, 2026
Greg Davies
Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025/2026 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.
November 13, 2026
Sir El Tom
The world's #1 Elton John tribute is coming all the way from London to Sydney for one night only.
November 14, 2026
The Bootleg Beatles
Celebrating the music of The Fab Four on Film
Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow submarine and Let it Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their eight piece orchestra will take you on a whistle stop trip through the celluloid career of the Fab Four in their brand new spectacular multi-media stage show.
From December 12, 2026
The Nutcracker
Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning, this Christmas!