Tristan Hughes, host of The Ancients podcast on History Hit

An Evening with Tristan Hughes

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Pre-sale tickets are available from 5 May from 2pm, local times. General Public tickets are available from 7 May from 11am, local times.  Join Tristan Hughes, host of The Ancients podcast from History Hit, as he brings history to life live on stage for the first time outside the UK. From Mesopotamia to Rome, Kushan to Angkor Wat, unlock the secrets of the past!
02 Aug – 09 Aug 2026

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About the Show

Pre-sale tickets are available from 5 May from 2pm, local times.
General Public tickets are available from 7 May from 11am, local times. 

Come for Julius Caesar, but stay for Prehistoric Tibet.

That’s the promise Tristan Hughes has been keeping twice a week, every week, since launching The Ancients podcast from History Hit.

Across more than 600 episodes, The Ancients remains endlessly curious in unveiling incredible stories of the past.

Now, the podcast for all ancient history fans takes to the stage for the very first time outside the UK.

Join Tristan Hughes live on-stage as he explores his own past, inspirations, and unpacks some of the iconic stories from ancient history.

Joined each show by a very special guest, Tristan will explore a monumental piece of ancient history at each event: from Mesopotamia to Rome, Kushan to Angkor Wat, and will discuss a rich range of moments in the tapestry of humanity. It’s all up for discussion!

Promising his signature warmth and vivid storytelling, don’t miss this opportunity to see Tristan Hughes live on stage for the very first time with The Ancients.

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Sunday

02

Aug 2026

Canberra Theatre Centre

  • Live at 6:30pm

Monday

03

Aug 2026

Sydney City Recital Hall

  • Live at 7:30pm

Tuesday

04

Aug 2026

Brisbane QPAC Concert Hall

  • Live at 7:30pm

Thursday

06

Aug 2026

Perth Astor Theatre

  • Live at 7:30pm

Wednesday

08

Apr 2026

Auckland Bruce Mason Centre

  • Live at 7:30pm

Sunday

09

Aug 2026

Melbourne Recital Centre

  • Live at 6:30pm

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