BILL BAILEY – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026
Before streaming. Before television. Before cinema. Before even radio… there was Vaudeville.
The original prime-time entertainment of its day — a dazzling celebration of comedy, music, and extraordinary variety — Vaudeville brought together tales of showbiz, city life, and the strange and unusual, all with one purpose: to amuse and amaze.
Now, that grand tradition is reborn.
Following his hugely successful, sold-out 2023 tour, award-winning UK comedian, musician, and actor Bill Bailey returns to Australia this September/October with his brand-new show, Vaudevillean.
A master of musical comedy and surreal wit, Bailey blends virtuosic musicianship with a wonderfully offbeat sense of humour. In Vaudevillean, he celebrates the spirit of classic variety performance — bringing audiences an evening of inventive comedy, dazzling music, and joyous escapism.
Best known for his iconic appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI, Black Books, and In the Long Run (created by Idris Elba), Bailey’s creative reach spans television, film, music, writing, and live performance. His credits include voicing the animated feature Dragonkeeper, authoring the best-selling Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness, and winning the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
His global touring career has taken him across the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand with acclaimed shows including Part Troll, Tinselworm, Qualmpeddler, Limboland, and Thoughtifier.
“Bloody excellent… The material is solid gold” — NZ Herald
“Virtuoso… Comedy’s Mozart” — The Sunday Times
From concert halls to countryside rambles, Bailey brings charm, intelligence, and musical brilliance to every stage he steps on.
Don’t miss your chance to experience a true master of modern variety. A joyous homage to the golden age of variety entertainment, Vaudevillean is a celebration of comedy, music, and the art of performance — reimagined for today.
An entertainer, a performer, a modern Vaudevillean.
LAUNCESTON ALBERT HALL SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
HOBART WREST POINT ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
TOOWOOMBA EMPIRE THEATRE MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
GOLD COAST STAR THEATRE WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
CALOUNDRA EVENTS CENTRE THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
WOLLONGONG WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
SYDNEY STATE THEATRE MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
ROOTY HILL COLISEUM THEATRE THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER
CANBERRA ROYAL THEATRE FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
ADELAIDE THEBARTON THEATRE TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER
PERTH RIVERSIDE THEATRE SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
BUNBURY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER
BENDIGO ULUMBARRA THEATRE FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
GEELONG COSTA HALL SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
MELBOURNE HAMER HALL TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER
