Oprah Winfrey to return to Australia and New Zealand for live speaking tour

Oprah Winfrey will return to Australia and New Zealand in December 2025 for a five-city speaking tour, marking a decade since her last visit captivated audiences across the region.

Oprah In Conversation: Presented by Lilly will see the global media icon engage in a series of live, moderated discussions across Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland. Produced by Paul Dainty AO’s entertainment company DAINTY, the events promise candid reflections on topics including authenticity, resilience, and reinvention.

“One of the things I have always enjoyed is sitting down for real, honest, enlightening conversations,” said Winfrey. “Returning will be an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and be reinspired—together.”

Tour schedule

• Sydney – Thursday, 4 December, ICC Sydney Theatre
• Adelaide – Saturday, 6 December, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
• Brisbane – Monday, 8 December, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Melbourne – Thursday, 11 December, Plenary, MCEC
• Auckland – Sunday, 14 December, Spark Arena

Pre-sales for American Express Card Members open 10am Wednesday 6 August in New Zealand and Friday 8 August in Australia.

General public tickets go on sale from Friday 8 August in New Zealand and Tuesday 12 August in Australia via tegdainty.com.

Event significance

Paul Dainty, CEO of DAINTY, said Winfrey’s return will be a moment that will resonate with everyone. “Oprah Winfrey is a cultural icon whose influence spans generations. Her ability to engage, uplift, and empower audiences is unparalleled,” Dainty said.

The 2025 tour builds on Winfrey’s longstanding global reputation as a broadcaster, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She continues to lead Harpo Productions, chair and operate the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), and create digital content through OprahDaily.com and The Oprah Podcast.

This will be Winfrey’s second major speaking tour in Australia and New Zealand, following her sold-out shows in 2015. Full tour and ticket information is available via tegdainty.com.

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