An Evening of Storytelling with Mark Hoppus — Solo Shows in Australia, 2026
Mark Hoppus will bring a new, intimate live experience to Australian audiences in 2026: An Evening of Storytelling with Mark Hoppus. Rather than a conventional concert, these shows pair candid conversation and recollections with Hoppus’ signature candor and dry humour.
Dates & venues
- — Melbourne Recital Centre
- — Sydney Opera House
Presale access for the Live Nation–promoted events opens Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. local time via livenation.com.au/register. General on-sale begins Friday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. local time.
What to expect
These performances will trade high-energy singalongs for reflective storytelling. Hoppus will guide audiences through pivotal moments from his life and career — from his upbringing in the California desert and the dizzying ascent of Blink-182 to the private struggles that followed fame. Expect frank anecdotes about record-label battles, fractured friendships, and the personal choices that led him back to music and purpose.
The tour follows Hoppus’ 2024 memoir, Fahrenheit‑182, which offers an unvarnished look at his childhood, his rise with Blink-182, his 2021 cancer diagnosis and recovery, and the emotional fallout of both public and private conflicts. The book earned placement on the New York Times Best Sellers list and drew praise for its openness and dark wit.
Context
These solo dates mark Hoppus’ first standalone visit to Australia since Blink-182 concluded their reunion tour. Rather than revisiting the band’s greatest hits, An Evening of Storytelling promises moments of vulnerability, reflection and humor — an opportunity for fans to hear the stories behind the headlines.
