Matt Rife Adds New Shows to 2026 Australian Tour After Overwhelming Demand
Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife has announced additional shows for his upcoming Stay Golden World Tour, following massive demand during the presale period.
Rife, who recently became the youngest comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden, is bringing his highly anticipated world tour to Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2026. With the first two Melbourne shows at the Palais Theatre now sold out, a third late show has been added for Saturday, 24 January. Meanwhile, in Perth, the first show sold out instantly, prompting the addition of a second performance on Wednesday, 4 February.
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Fans across the region can expect a full run of arena-sized shows, with dates confirmed in Christchurch, Auckland, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour 2026 – Australia & New Zealand Dates
- Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch – Friday 16 January
- Spark Arena, Auckland – Saturday 17 January
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane – Tuesday 20 January
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide – Thursday 22 January
- Palais Theatre, Melbourne – Friday 23 January (SOLD OUT)
- Palais Theatre, Melbourne – Saturday 24 January (EARLY SHOW SOLD OUT)
- Palais Theatre, Melbourne – Saturday 24 January (NEW LATE SHOW ADDED)
- ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney – Saturday 31 January
- Sydney Opera House, Sydney – Sunday 1 February
- HPC Perth, Perth – Tuesday 3 February (SOLD OUT)
- HPC Perth, Perth – Wednesday 4 February (NEW SHOW ADDED)
General tickets go on sale Friday, 3 October at 10am (local time) HERE
Matt Rife’s Global Rise
Matt Rife has quickly become one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy. His breakout Netflix special Natural Selection topped charts worldwide with over 10 million views in its first two weeks, cementing him as one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. With over 44 million social media followers and multiple sold-out tours, Rife has broken ticket sales records across North America and Europe, joining the ranks of global touring giants.
Rife’s previous ProbleMATTic World Tour sold more than 600,000 tickets in under 48 hours, with sold-out shows across the globe. His latest run, the Stay Golden World Tour, has already included back-to-back sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, proving his international star power.
With his sharp wit, fearless crowd work, and high-energy performances, Rife’s 2026 Australian and New Zealand tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest comedy events of the year.
