Adam’s next visit to Australia follows the international success of ‘This Is Going To Hurt’. He’s back on stage with a laugh-out-loud celebration of the festive season. It will feature entries from his best-selling Christmas diaries, alongside all-new stand-up, some original Christmas songs, and real-life stories.

Adam’s first book ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ spent more than a year at #1 on the Sunday Times best-seller list, was translated into 37 languages, won 10 national awards, and sold more than 3 million copies. His following adult non-fiction books ’Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas’ and ‘Undoctored’ were also Sunday Times #1 best-sellers.

He’s also one of the UK’s best-selling children’s authors, with non-fiction titles, picture books, and the ‘Dexter Procter’ fiction series.

As a live performer, Adam has sold-out a number of West End seasons, and international tours. Plus, his awards for TV writing include BAFTA and Writers Guild awards.

’Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live’ is a heartfelt, hilarious tribute to the doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who spend the holiday season on the front line, while the rest of us unwrap presents. Equal parts comedy, celebration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into hospital life.

Tickets on sale now.

Adam Kay Australia 2026 Tour Dates

30 November – Regal Theatre (Perth)
3 December – Canberra Theatre
4 November – Norwood Concert Hall (Adelaide)
6 December – Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
13 December – Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
14 December – City Hall (Newcastle)
15 December – Hamer Hall (Melbourne)