The Darkness 2026 UK arena tour: Presale, dates, venues, and more explored

The Darkness are officially set for a new run of shows across multiple regions, including a UK arena tour in December 2026. The band's upcoming UK run is going to be their biggest headline arena stretch in twenty years.

The Darkness' 2025-26 touring schedule includes shows across the US, New Zealand, and Australia, along with an appearance at Knebworth Park with Iron Maiden. Amid this arena leg announcement, The Darkness is also promoting Dreams On Toast. It is their eighth studio album, which was released in 2025.

In an official statement, The Darkness' vocalist-guitarist Justin Hawkins mentioned:

"In December 2026 this elegantly logical proposition will become a reality, driven by three bands consisting of seven brothers. Three of them are Perrys, from Lowestoft’s A. Two of them are Osbornes, from the Brothers Osborne. And two of them are my brother Dan and I. The Darkness, Brothers Osborne and A, veritable Bands of Brothers, rocking in a huge rectangular (or domed) building – what could be more powerful than that?"

The Darkness announced the upcoming 2026 UK run via an official Instagram post, captioning:

"Powerful rock was designed to be played in huge rectangular buildings. Huge rectangular buildings were designed to house powerful rock bands. The Darkness are a powerful rock band and the arenas listed above are huge rectangular buildings. Except for the exception which proves the rule. Thank you O2 Arena."

The post continued:

"We are excited to announce our 2026 arena tour where we will be joined by Brothers Obsorne and A - veritable Bands of Brothers! Rocking in a huge rectangular (or domed) building – what could be more powerful than that? ARTIST PRE-SALE STARTS 10AM WEDNESDAY 26th NOV 2025 - sign up to the mailing list for access (link in bio). GENERAL SALE STARTS 10AM FRIDAY 28th NOV 2025 - link in bio."

Complete list of dates and locations for The Darkness' 2025-26 run

United States 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025, Salt Lake City, UT, at The Depot
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Denver, CO, at Summit Music Hall

New Zealand 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Auckland, New Zealand, at Powerstation
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Wellington, New Zealand, at meow NUI

Australia 2026

Friday, February 20, 2026, Brisbane, Australia, at The Tivoli
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Miami, Australia, at Miami Marketta
Sunday, February 22, 2026, Callaghan, Australia, at Bar On The Hill
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Towradgi, Australia, at Waves Wollongong
Friday, February 27, 2026, Newtown, Australia, at Enmore Theatre
Saturday, February 28, 2026, Adelaide, Australia, at Hindley Street Music Hall
Sunday, March 1, 2026, Hobart, Australia, at Odeon Theatre
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Fremantle, Australia, at Metropolis Fremantle
Friday, March 6, 2026, Frankston, Australia, at Pier Bandroom
Saturday, March 7, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, at Forum Melbourne
Sunday, March 8, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, at Forum Melbourne

United Kingdom 2026 Knebworth appearances

Friday, July 10, 2026, Knebworth, United Kingdom, at Knebworth Park
Saturday, July 11, 2026, Stevenage, United Kingdom, at Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives

The Darkness 2026 UK arena tour dates with supporting acts

Tuesday, December 8, 2026, Glasgow, United Kingdom, at OVO Hydro (Brothers Osborne and A)
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Leeds, United Kingdom, at first direct bank arena (Brothers Osborne and A)
Friday, December 11, 2026, Manchester, United Kingdom, at AO Arena (Brothers Osborne and A)
Saturday, December 12, 2026, Birmingham, United Kingdom, at Utilita Arena Birmingham (Brothers Osborne and A)
Sunday, December 13, 2026, Cardiff, United Kingdom, at Utilita Arena Cardiff (Brothers Osborne and A)
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, Brighton, United Kingdom, at The Brighton Centre (Brothers Osborne and A)
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, London, United Kingdom, at The O2 (Brothers Osborne and A)

Presale and ticket info for the 2026 UK arena tour

Artist presale is set to begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Access will be available through The Darkness' official mailing list. General sale will start at 10 AM on Friday, November 28, 2025, via the official band website.