ARCH ENEMY officially kicked off their 2026 Asian tour today, March 27, with their first live performance featuring new vocalist Lauren Hart. The opening show took place in Beijing, China at Dongsan Live, marking both the start of the tour and the first-ever live appearance of the new lineup.
The performance follows a major lineup change for the band after the departure of longtime frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz, who had been part of the group since 2014. Hart’s debut has been highly anticipated since the band previously introduced her on the single “To the Last Breath,” setting the stage for this new era of live performances.
With the tour now officially underway, ARCH ENEMY will continue across China before heading to Japan in April. The full itinerary includes multiple stops across major cities:
Mar. 29 – Nanjing, China @ 1701 Livehouse Max
Mar. 31 – Xi’an, China @ Planet Factory
Apr. 4 – Shenzhen, China @ BO Livehouse
Apr. 6 – Kunming, China @ Modern Skylab
Apr. 8 – Chengdu, China @ CH8 Livecenter
Apr. 10 – Shanghai, China @ Mao Livehouse
Apr. 14 – Osaka, Japan @ Zepp Osaka Bayside
Apr. 17 – Minato, Japan @ Ex Theater Roppongi
Apr. 18 – Koto, Japan @ Toyosu PIT
When announcing Asian tour last month, the band expressed excitement about reconnecting with fans after a long absence, writing: “China, we’re coming for you! We are beyond excited to announce our upcoming shows. It’s been a long time coming, and we can’t wait to see you all there! Tickets are OFFICIALLY ON SALE now. Grab yours before they’re gone!”
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