Comedian Matt Matthews Announces First World Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian Matt Mathews has announced his first world tour, titled the Not What I Ordered World Tour. The tour will feature 74 live dates across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. from September 2026 to May 2027, with ticket sales starting soon.
- ▪Matt Mathews will embark on a world tour with 74 live dates from September 2026 to May 2027.
- ▪The tour will cover locations in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S.
- ▪Mathews gained popularity during the pandemic with his viral 'Farm Chores' videos.
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Home TV News May 18, 2026 6:00am PT Comedian Matt Mathews Announces First World Tour (EXCLUSIVE) By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest ‘SNL’ Joke Swap: Michael Che Declares ‘Michael Jackson Did Nothing Wrong’ and Colin Jost Almost Shaves Head 1 day ago Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’ 1 day ago Stephen Colbert Sets Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and More Guests for Final Week of ‘Late Show’ 3 days ago See All Bri Evans Matt Mathews has announced the massive Not What I Ordered World Tour, with 74 live dates spanning September 2026 to May 2027. The comedian will hit Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. in his first-ever international run. A ticket presale begins May 19 at 10 a.m.
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