Dermot Kennedy Announces New Zealand Tour Dates

Dermot Kennedy is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Live Nation today announced the Irish singer-songwriter is bound for the country this November, with shows confirmed in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Pōneke Wellington, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland (see full dates below).

Tickets to the shows, which are all-ages shows, go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 8th at 11am local time.

The artist pre-sale begins on Wednesday, May 6th at 9am local time; the Mastercard pre-sale begins on the same day at 10am local time; the Live Nation pre-sale begins on Thursday, May 7th at 10am local time.

Kennedy will also tour Australia while in this part of the world.

Kennedy was a recent guest on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast, where he told host Neil Griffiths all about his third studio album, The Weight of the Woods.

The singer-songwriter joined the show from his home in Ireland to talk all about the LP, how it came to be, and what he learned from his first two records, Without Fear and Sonder.

“Now I’ve come to a point where I’ve developed the skill to be a much better songwriter, but I can go back sonically to things that feel authentic to me. It puts me in a place where I just love the music,” he said.

Watch and or listen to the full episode below.

Kennedy’s latest album has been popular around the world, reaching the top 30 in both Australia and New Zealand. It also topped the charts in the UK and Ireland.

Dermot Kennedy 2026 New Zealand Tour

Presented by Live Nation

All shows all ages

Artist pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 6th (9am local time)
Mastercard pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 6th (10am local time)
Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday, May 7th (10am local time)
General sale begins Friday, May 8th (11am local time)

Ticket information available here

Wednesday, November 25th
Town Hall, Christchurch

Friday, November 27th
TSB Arena, Wellington

Saturday, November 28th
Spark Arena, Auckland