Dominic Fike Energizes Austin On The ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ Tour

Written by Isabella Navarro

Five days after Dominic Fike opened for Tame Impala, he traveled to Austin, Texas, to play at Moody Amphitheater on Sep. 22, 2026, for the ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ tour. After Fike cancelled his Dallas show in late 2022 for the ‘Out Of Order’ tour, I was eager to see him in person as a longtime fan, for I was listening to his music even before his acting debut in “Euphoria.” 

Knox Write, a UT Austin Radio-Television-Film student, opened for Fike, marking his first opening slot on a national tour. Write entered the stage at 7:45 p.m. with piano and synthesisers in the background. The artist has made songs out of his bedroom since 2022 and has performed at notable Austin venues like Mohawk for SXSW. Proving his dedication to the music and appealing to the college crowd, Write giddily announced to the audience that he even skipped class to be on stage tonight.

After playing several original tracks, Write told the crowd, “I know you know this one,” before singing a short cover of “Every Breath You Take” by The Police. 

“I’ve been a fan of Dominic Fike since I was in my mom’s stomach. I’m the babydoll,” Knox joked to the audience before performing another track under colorful lights. At 8:05 p.m., Write ended his set with a bang, singing on top of a school desk and barefoot. While Write’s set was only 20 minutes, his act showcased his future potential as an artist. 

At 8:32 p.m., an ominous voice speaking in French took over the speakers, as Fike and his band emerged onto the stage. Partly clear skies and brisk wind filled the atmosphere of the amphitheater, with “How Much Is Weed?” being the first song of the night. “Austin, Texas, happy to be here,” Fike voiced to the crowd with gratitude. Fike mentioned Write’s opening act, laughing to the crowd while he said, “He’s got a future ahead of him. It’s kind of annoying, like I got to sound good now.” 

When the guitar riff began for “Ant Pile,” the audience went wild and started swaying to the beat while one orange light illuminated Fike. “We’re going to sweat tonight,” Fike said. Throughout the set, Fike was conversational with the crowd, which made the experience more human and personal rather than just hearing song after song. 

Despite hearing “Mona Lisa” just days prior, hearing it live for a second time alongside fans who knew the song made it a special moment of the show. “This one’s for Spider-Man,” Fike said before performing the song. 

“Wallflower,” the first single of Fike’s upcoming album How To Quit Smoking out Oct. 9, was written in Malibu with one of Fike’s close friends. Fike’s inspiration for the song came from the movie poster for “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” with Logan Lerman’s character Charlie sticking out to Fike, as well as the lime green background. 

About halfway through the show, he brought out a special guest, a robot named Toebar. Together, the pair sang a cover of “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson, mainly singing the chorus. Fike shared that Toebar was “so sick” and that robots are a cool part of society. 

“Superstar Sh*t” is one of Fike’s notable songs off What Could Possibly Go Wrong, causing the crowd to come together to sing “These days don't end / And you lost the things that brought us closer.” Something about those lyrics brings a nostalgic feeling that fuels past memories. Afterwards, Fike thanked the crowd for being so kind and respectful to him and his crew. 

A notable moment stemmed from when Fike sat at the edge of the barricade while a fan held the mic for him to sing during “One Glass.” “bowie box” was another softer song that led fans to reach for their flashlights and wave them around the amphitheater, with Fike under purple lights jamming out on his guitar at the end of the song. 

Fike ended his set with “Why,” an upbeat tune that had everyone jumping in the grassy venue. Once Fike left the stage to say good night, many attendees left the venue, with some staying back in case there was an encore. The remaining fans were correct, as Fike came back out minutes later to sing “Phone Numbers.” Again, Fike sang “babydoll” and “Frisky” a second time because he loved the crowd so much, claiming that “this is the best night of the tour.”

Fike left the stage at 10:22 p.m., and he not only brought magical energy to the stage and fast-paced lyrics, but he also outshone his own studio version of certain songs. Fike had no trouble bringing together 5,000 faces to join him on his journey of life and musical career as he continues to grow as an artist.