Tour News - Dermot Kennedy announces New Zealand tour dates across November - 1st May 2026

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1 May

Live Nation has today announced the return of multi-platinum recording artist Dermot Kennedy, the much-loved singer/songwriter confirming a string of shows across New Zealand this November, following his powerful appearance at last year’s MISNEACH Festival in Sydney. This tour announcement follows the release of his new album, The Weight of the Woods, Kennedy creating UK chart history as the first Irish solo artist ever to reach Number 1 with their first three studio albums.

The New Zealand dates kick off on Wednesday 25th November at Christchurch Town Hall, followed by TSB Arena, Wellington on Friday 27th November and finishing in Auckland at Spark Arena on Saturday 28th November.

Tickets will first be available via artist presale here - fans can register now through until Monday 4 May at 5pm with Artist Presale Codes distributed on Tuesday 5th May. Artist Presale runs from Wednesday 6 May at 9am until Friday 8th May at 10am. For info head to dermotkennedy.com

Eligible Westpac New Zealand customers with a Westpac New Zealand Mastercard have special access to presale tickets starting from Wednesday 6th May at 10am and ends Friday 8 May at 10am. Plus exclusive preferred tickets from Friday 8th May at 11am. For more information visit priceless.com/westpacnz

The Live Nation Presale starts Thursday 7th May at 10am, running until Friday 8th May at 10am. Register at https://livenation.co.nz/register

General tickets go on sale on Friday 8th May at 11am.

For tickets and further information head to livenation.co.nz

Known for his passionate and powerful live performances, Kennedy is set to kick off a massive international tour, with the UK and Europe starting on May 11th, marking his largest run across that region to date including a return to London’s O2 on June 5th. He will also perform at iconic venues across the U.S. and Canada, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre and Forest Hills Stadium in New York among others.

Dermot’s new album The Weight of the Woods is out now on Interscope Records, featuring tracks “Honest,” the anthemic, passionate lead single "Funeral," and the stunning "Refuge."

In the run-up to album release, Dermot recently surprised fans at intimate pop-up shows in both Los Angeles and New York City. The fortunate attendees in the U.S. were treated to a mix of originals and thrilling covers, with NYC’s event landing fittingly on St. Patrick’s Day. It was also just announced that Dermot will perform at the UK’s Radio 1’s Big Weekend on May 24th, alongside Olivia Dean among others on the main stage.

The Weight of the Woods was largely written and recorded at a studio near Kennedy’s home in rural Ireland, alongside close collaborator Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey]. Additional material for the album was also recorded at Simon’s studio in Nashville. Across its fourteen tracks, the album’s poetry and music draw inspiration, energy, and strength from Kennedy’s native Ireland.

DERMOT KENNEDY  - NEW ZEALAND 2026

Christchurch, Town Hall - Wednesday 25th November
Wellington, TSB Arena - Friday 27th November
Auckland, Spark Arena - Saturday 28th November

All shows are all ages.

Artist Presale Registration closes: Mon 4th May at 5pm AEST
Artist Presale Codes distributed: Tue 5th May
Artist Presale: Wed 6th May, 9am - Fri 8th May, 10am
Mastercard Presale: Wed 6th May, 10am - Fri 8th May, 10am
Live Nation Presale: Thu 7th May, 10am - Fri 8th May, 10am
General Onsale: Friday 8th May, 11am