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 25 November at Christchurch Town Hall, followed by TSB Arena, Wellington on Friday 27 November and finishing in Auckland at Spark Arena on Saturday 28 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 5 May. Artist Presale runs from Wednesday 6 May at 9am until Friday 8 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 6 May at 10am and ends Friday 8 May at 10am. Plus exclusive preferred tickets from Friday 8 May at 11am. For more information visit priceless.com/westpacnz
The Live Nation Presale starts Thursday 7 May at 10am, running until Friday 8 May at 10am. Register at https://livenation.co.nz/register
General tickets go on sale on Friday 8 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 11, marking his largest run across that region to date including a return to London’s O2 on June 5. 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 24, 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.
Live Nation Presents
DERMOT KENNEDY
NEW ZEALAND 2026
Christchurch, Town Hall Wednesday 25 November
Wellington, TSB Arena Friday 27 November
Auckland, Spark Arena Saturday 28 November
All shows are all ages.
Artist Presale Registration closes: Mon 4 May at 5pm AEST
Artist Presale Codes distributed: Tue 5 May
Artist Presale: Wed 6 May, 9am – Fri 8 May, 10am
Mastercard Presale: Wed 6 May, 10am – Fri 8 May, 10am
Live Nation Presale: Thu 7 May, 10am – Fri 8 May, 10am
General Onsale: Friday 8 May, 11am
ABOUT DERMOT KENNEDY:
Dermot Kennedy has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium Without Fear. A platinum-selling artist in over 12 countries, he released his acclaimed sophomore album Sonder in 2022. In 2024, he stripped back to basics and released the introspective EP, “I’ve told the trees everything.” Dermot has shared the stage with some of his finest contemporaries, most recently with Niall Horan, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. His incredible journey has taken him from busking on the streets of Ireland to playing stadiums around the world. His poetic and authentic artistry has forged a deep, emotional connection with audiences, including the likes of Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes who have sung his praises.
