Comedian and activist Russell Brand has cancelled his sold-out Perth show over coronavirus contamination fears after a woman who attended the venue tested positive to the illness last week.

Brand tweeted about the cancellation on Monday.

Perth Concert Hall a no go for Russell Brand. Credit:Caroline McCredie

"We have to sadly cancel tonight's show in Perth because there has been a confirmed case of coronavirus in someone who attended a recent show and I am not happy with risk for me or for any of you," he wrote.

"My apologies, I hope I see you soon."