Acclaimed artist, rapper, and songwriter Dave has announced his long awaited Australian arena tour, set for mid next year.
It marks his first visit Down Under since the release of his last album, 2021’s We’re All Alone in This Together.
Presented by Live Nation, Secret Sounds, and triple j, the tour will kick off at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on Thursday, June 18th, followed by stops at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on June 20th and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on June 23rd, and will wrap up at Perth’s RAC Arena on June 27th.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am (local) on Friday, December 12th. Vodafone and Mastercard presales will run from 9am (local) on Tuesday, December 9th, followed by a Live Nation presale from 10am (local) on Thursday, December 11th. Follow the links to register.
Renowned for his razor-sharp storytelling and genre-defying approach to rap, Dave has become one of the most respected voices in contemporary music. He has dominated the rap scene, captivating audiences with his honesty, introspective lyrics, and magnetic stage presence.
The tour follows the release of The Boy Who Played the Harp, Dave’s first new project since 2023.
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That year, his self-produced Central Cee collaboration “Sprinter” broke the record for the longest-running No. 1 rap record in UK chart history (10 weeks) succeeding his 2022 single “Starlight”, which set the record for the longest-running No. 1 solo UK track and marked the first UK No. 1 by a sole writer and producer in eight years.
“Sprinter” also achieved success across Europe, taking the top No. 3 spot in Denmark, Sweden, Holland and Norway, while collab with Tiakola, “Meridian” achieved No. 1 in France in the same year.
The Boy Who Played the Harp dominated the UK charts upon its release – it knocked Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl off the top spot and managed to fend off Lily Allen’s West End Girl. The album features strong religious themes, and its title is a reference to the biblical king David. When Dave announced the album’s release he said David’s “story and search for purpose” had guided him, adding that he’d “grown so much” in the four years since his previous album.
It has received wide acclaim, with Pitchfork describing it as the “contemplative narration Dave is most appreciated for”.
For complete tour and ticket information, see here.
DAVE AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026
Thursday, June 18th
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane QLD
Saturday, June 20th
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney NSW
Tuesday, June 23rd
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Saturday, June 27th
RAC Arena, Perth WA
