Australia’s Queen of Comedy Celeste Barber is bringing her sold out ‘Backup Dancer’ tour back to our shores, adding a number of cities and regional stops to the list. Barber first performed the comedy show in 2024, before taking it overseas in April this year.
Now, it’s returning for 12 tour dates across August and September 2025—and tickets go on sale today!
Upon the announcement of her next tour, Celeste said: “I’ve been around the world with this show but nothing beats performing at home. I have so much history with so many of the regional places I’m bringing Backup Dancer to in August and September and I can’t wait to get out there and see my girls all over the country.”
Want to nab tickets? Here’s what we know…
Where is Celeste Barber Backup Dancer tour stopping in 2025?
- Melbourne, Hamer Hall — Friday, August 1
- Ballarat, Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts — Sunday, August 3
- Bega, Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre — Thursday, August 5
- Western Sydney, Coliseum Theatre — Friday, August 8
- Sydney, Darling Harbour Theatre — Saturday, August 9
- Wollongong, Wollongong Town Hall — Monday, August 11
- Tamworth, Tamworth Town Hall — Thursday, August 14
- Cairns, Cairns Convention Centre — Sunday, August 17
- Townsville, Entertainment and Convention Centre — Tuesday, August 19
- Rockhampton, Pilbeam Theatre — Wednesday, August 27
- Toowoomba, The Empire Theatre — Friday, September 5
- Caloundra, The Events Centre — Sunday, September 7
How to get tickets to see Celeste Barber
Tickets go on sale on May 22, from 1pm AEST. Tickets for Melbourne, Sydney, Western Sydney, Cairns, and Townsville are available from Ticketek. Meanwhile smaller venues are selling directly from their own sites. For the full rundown and link to tickets, head to the tour promoter’s website, TEG Dainty for the link.
What is Celeste Barber’s Backup Dancer about?
Backup Dancer is a comedy show, to which Celeste brings her signature hilarious personal anecdotes. Shared through the lens of her lifelong dream to be a backup dancer for Janet Jackson. Celeste will share insights into her life while also delivering cutting social satire, and some great physical comedy to boot.
How long is Celeste Barber’s show?
Wondering if you have you have time to see Celeste Barber in all her comedic glory? The Backup Dancer show is around two hours, all up.
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