Well, that didn’t take long. The first Hamilton date for Sir Dave Dobbyn’s Selected Songs tour sold out quicker than a pavlova at a family BBQ, so a second show’s been locked in for Sunday 25 January at Waikato Regional Theatre. The people asked, and Dobbyn delivered.
The beloved Kiwi icon is fresh off a run of packed-out shows across Aotearoa; Wellington, Napier, Palmy, Dunedin, Christchurch, you name it, leaving a trail of smiling, swaying fans in his wake. The tour’s been a love letter to the songs that shaped our summers, soundtracked our heartbreaks, and somehow still hit just as hard decades on.
If you’re wondering whether time has slowed Dobbyn down, think again. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2022, he made it clear it’s “business as usual”, and his live shows prove exactly that. His vocals? Still spine-tingling. His presence? As grounded and powerful as ever. Watching him perform isn’t just a gig, it’s a reminder of what artistry, resilience and pure musical magic looks like.
If the speed of the first Hamilton sell-out tells us anything, it’s that you’d be daft to sleep on this second date. Tickets go on sale Thursday 13 November at 11am via Live Nation, and with the tour rolling into 2026, it’s clear this run isn’t just a victory lap, it’s a full-blown celebration.
Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or turning up to witness a living legend still in his prime, Sir Dave Dobbyn’s Selected Songs show is shaping up to be one for the history books. Grab your ticket. Bring your mates. And get ready to belt out “Loyal” like your life depends on it.