San Diego, California, October 15, 2025
News Summary
British comedian Michael McIntyre has announced his first dedicated US tour, ‘Hello America!’, starting in San Diego. The tour includes 17 shows across various cities, kicking off on March 18. Tickets will be available for purchase starting October 17, ensuring fans won’t miss the chance to see McIntyre’s acclaimed comedy live.
San Diego — Michael McIntyre launches first dedicated US tour, “Hello America!”, starting March 18, 2026
Michael McIntyre, the British comedian and television personality, has announced his first US tour titled Hello America!. The tour will begin on March 18, 2026, at Frontwave Arena in San Diego, California. Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 9 am local time on Friday, October 17, 2025. A total of 17 upcoming shows are part of this US tour.
Key tour dates and venues
Following San Diego, McIntyre will perform in various cities including:
- San Francisco, CA (March 20, 2026 – Orpheum Theatre)
- Los Angeles, CA (March 21, 2026 – Peacock Theater)
- Salt Lake City, UT (March 22, 2026 – Eccles Theater)
- Seattle, WA (March 26, 2026 – Paramount Theatre)
- Portland, OR (March 27, 2026 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall)
- San Antonio, TX (March 28, 2026 – Boeing Center at Tech Port)
- Houston, TX (March 29, 2026 – Brown Theater)
- Austin, TX (March 30, 2026 – Bass Concert Hall)
- New York, NY (April 15, 2026 – Beacon Theatre)
- Chicago, IL (April 17, 2026 – Chicago Theatre)
- Boston, MA (April 18, 2026 – Boch Center Wang Theatre)
- Brooklyn, NY (April 19, 2026 – Kings Theatre)
- Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026 – DAR Constitution Hall)
- Philadelphia, PA (April 22, 2026 – Miller Theater)
Ticketing and availability
Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 9 am local time on Friday, October 17, 2025. Buyers should check local venue policies for entry, accessibility, and any event-specific guidance. Exact show times and potential additional dates or support acts have not been listed in the tour announcement.
Context and career highlights
Although McIntyre has previously sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre in New York, this tour marks his first dedicated venture in the US. His previous tours have sold close to five million tickets globally. McIntyre established a record with 33 sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London, which has a 15,000 capacity. McIntyre’s stand-up comedy has generated hundreds of millions of views online. He currently hosts popular UK television programs: Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.
What to expect
The announcement positions the Hello America! tour as a milestone in McIntyre’s international live performance schedule. The listed venues range from large arenas to historic theatres, indicating a mix of seating capacities and audience sizes across multiple regions. The tour covers West Coast, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, Texas, Midwest and Northeast markets, with shows concentrated in March and April 2026.
Additional details
Organizers have provided venue names and dates for the listed cities. Further additions or changes to the schedule, including any extra dates that would account for the announced total of 17 upcoming shows, would typically be posted by venues or the tour’s official channels. Purchasers are advised to confirm details with the ticket vendor at the time of sale.
Quick reference table: Key tour features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour name | Hello America! |
| Start date | March 18, 2026 |
| Opening venue | Frontwave Arena, San Diego, California |
| General ticket sale | 9 am local time on Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Reported total upcoming shows | 17 upcoming shows |
Timeline of announced events
| Date / Time | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 — 9 am local time | General ticket sales open | Scheduled |
| March 18, 2026 | San Diego — Frontwave Arena | Scheduled |
| March 20, 2026 | San Francisco — Orpheum Theatre | Scheduled |
| March 21, 2026 | Los Angeles — Peacock Theater | Scheduled |
| March 22, 2026 | Salt Lake City — Eccles Theater | Scheduled |
| March 26, 2026 | Seattle — Paramount Theatre | Scheduled |
| March 27, 2026 | Portland — Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Scheduled |
| March 28, 2026 | San Antonio — Boeing Center at Tech Port | Scheduled |
| March 29, 2026 | Houston — Brown Theater | Scheduled |
| March 30, 2026 | Austin — Bass Concert Hall | Scheduled |
| April 15, 2026 | New York — Beacon Theatre | Scheduled |
| April 17, 2026 | Chicago — Chicago Theatre | Scheduled |
| April 18, 2026 | Boston — Boch Center Wang Theatre | Scheduled |
| April 19, 2026 | Brooklyn — Kings Theatre | Scheduled |
| April 21, 2026 | Washington, D.C. — DAR Constitution Hall | Scheduled |
| April 22, 2026 | Philadelphia — Miller Theater | Scheduled |
Statistics and simple visual charts
Previous tours: estimated tickets sold (close to five million)
Label: close to five million
O2 Arena record: 33 sold-out shows (15,000 capacity)
Label: 33 sold-out shows at the O2 Arena
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the tour begin?
The tour will begin on March 18, 2026, at Frontwave Arena in San Diego, California.
When will tickets for the tour go on general sale?
Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 9 am local time on Friday, October 17, 2025.
How many upcoming shows are part of this US tour?
A total of 17 upcoming shows are part of this US tour.
Which cities will Michael McIntyre perform in during the Hello America! tour?
Following San Diego, McIntyre will perform in various cities including: San Francisco, CA (March 20, 2026 – Orpheum Theatre); Los Angeles, CA (March 21, 2026 – Peacock Theater); Salt Lake City, UT (March 22, 2026 – Eccles Theater); Seattle, WA (March 26, 2026 – Paramount Theatre); Portland, OR (March 27, 2026 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall); San Antonio, TX (March 28, 2026 – Boeing Center at Tech Port); Houston, TX (March 29, 2026 – Brown Theater); Austin, TX (March 30, 2026 – Bass Concert Hall); New York, NY (April 15, 2026 – Beacon Theatre); Chicago, IL (April 17, 2026 – Chicago Theatre); Boston, MA (April 18, 2026 – Boch Center Wang Theatre); Brooklyn, NY (April 19, 2026 – Kings Theatre); Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026 – DAR Constitution Hall); Philadelphia, PA (April 22, 2026 – Miller Theater).
Has Michael McIntyre performed in New York before?
Although McIntyre has previously sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre in New York, this tour marks his first dedicated venture in the US.
How many tickets have McIntyre’s previous tours sold?
His previous tours have sold close to five million tickets globally.
What record did McIntyre set at the O2 Arena?
McIntyre established a record with 33 sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London, which has a 15,000 capacity.
How broad is McIntyre’s online reach?
McIntyre’s stand-up comedy has generated hundreds of millions of views online.
What television programs does McIntyre currently host?
He currently hosts popular UK television programs: Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.
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Additional Resources
- Off The Kerb: Michael McIntyre Tour
- Wikipedia: Michael McIntyre
- Stereoboard: Michael McIntyre Tour
- Google Search: Michael McIntyre Hello America tour
- Broadway World: Hello America Tour
- Google Scholar: Michael McIntyre
- Hello Magazine: Michael McIntyre Rare Outing
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Michael McIntyre
- Hello Magazine: Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
- Google News: Michael McIntyre tour
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