Arj Barker is hitting the road for his 11th national Australian tour in 2027, fresh off officially becoming an Australian citizen.
The US-born comedian, who has spent more than 25 years performing across the country, will bring his new stand-up show, “The Eleventh Hour,” to theatres and comedy festivals nationwide from February through May.
The tour will kick off at Wollongong’s Illawarra Performing Arts Centre on February 5th before travelling to Newcastle, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria, with further stops across the country. Barker will also perform seasons at several major comedy festivals, including Adelaide Fringe from March 1st-14th, Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 24th-April 18th, Sydney Comedy Festival on May 8th and Brisbane Comedy Festival from May 11th-16th. See full dates below.
“The Eleventh Hour” will feature an entirely new hour of material, with Barker turning his attention to everything from dishonesty on dating apps and the fear of missing out to the usefulness of fire blankets.
“This show is so much fun, I’m actually a little jealous of the audience who get to watch it. I’d go see it on my night off, but well…” Barker said.
The comedian will also use the tour to support two Australian charities, with a percentage of every ticket sold going towards mental health organisation Beyond Blue and Wildlife Recovery Australia.
Barker has become a familiar face on Australian television over the past two decades, appearing on programs including “Thank God You’re Here,” “Spicks and Specks” and “Have You Been Paying Attention?.”
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Internationally, he is also known for playing Dave in HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” alongside Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. Earlier this year, the duo invited Barker to the US to open for their new Netflix special.
His career has also included appearances at Just for Laughs, an Edinburgh Fringe Perrier Best Newcomer Award and stand-up performances across North America, Europe, Asia and South Africa.
For complete tour and ticket information, see here.
ARJ BARKER ‘THE ELEVENTH HOUR’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2027
Friday, February 5th
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong NSW
Saturday, February 6th
Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW
Friday, February 12th
The J, Noosa QLD
Saturday, February 13th
The Events Centre, Caloundra QLD
Thursday, February 18th
Paranaple Arts Centre, Devonport TAS
Friday, February 19th
Theatre Royal, Hobart TAS
Saturday, February 20th
Albert Hall, Launceston TAS
Friday, February 26th
The Capital, Bendigo VIC
Saturday, February 27th
The Memo, Healesville VIC
Monday, March 1st – Sunday, 14th
The Garden (Adelaide Fringe), Adelaide SA
Saturday, March 20th
Canberra Theatre Centre (Canberra Comedy Festival), Canberra ACT
Wednesday, March 24th – Sunday, April 18th
Athenaeum Theatre (Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Melbourne VIC
Saturday, April 24th – Sunday, April 25th
Regal Theatre, Perth WA
Friday, April 30th
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sutherland NSW
Saturday, May 1st
The Concourse, Chatswood NSW
Friday, May 7th
The Joan, Penrith NSW
Saturday, May 8th
State Theatre (Sydney Comedy Festival), Sydney NSW
Tuesday, May 11th – Sunday, May 16th
The Tivoli (Brisbane Comedy Festival), Brisbane QLD
Friday, May 21st
Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie NSW
Saturday, May 22nd
Laycock Street Theatre, Gosford NSW
Friday, May 28th
Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong VIC
Saturday, May 29th
Albury Commercial Club, Albury NSW