In early 2026, symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and metal giants AMARANTHE will team up for their European “Arcane Dimensions Tour.” With rotating co-headlining slots, the tour will visit 26 cities in 13 countries.
As this will be the first European tour in support of their new album Aspiral (out April 11th), hailed as “a masterpiece of storytelling, grandeur and timeless melodies”, you can look forward to EPICA presenting another captivating live show. Inspired by their multiple sold-out “The Symphonic Synergy” concerts and their support of METALLICA in 2023, Simone Simons & Co are ready to deliver the majestic trademarks that have catapulted them to the top of the metal world. So buckle up – this band is on fire!
Founded in 2008, AMARANTHE went their own way from the start. With absurdly catchy and powerful pop metal anthems and euphoric live performances all over the world, their influence on the scene was immediately noticeable. Their current album The Catalyst once again delivers the sharpest and edgiest facets of melodic metal and electronic rock. With no fewer than three singers on stage, over a billion streams and more than 500,000 units sold worldwide, AMARANTHE have long since proven that they are masters of their genre.
The two bands will be accompanied by a very special guest: CHARLOTTE WESSELS’ THE OBSESSION . The Dutch singer-songwriter and former DELAIN singer recently released her first solo album The Obsession via Napalm Records. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to the music of all three acts – this tour will be an absolute must in the metal scene.
Tickets and VIP upgrades will be available from February 14th at 10:00 CET at epica.nl/tour and amaranthe.se/tour.
Tour dates are as follows:
January 16, 2026: Cologne, Germany – Palladium
January 17, 2026: Munich, Germany – Zenith
January 18, 2026: Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
January 20, 2026: Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon
January 21, 2026: Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands
January 23, 2026: Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
January 24, 2026: London, UK – Eventim Apollo
January 25, 2026: Paris, France – Le Zenith
January 27, 2026: Zurich, Switzerland – Hall 662
January 28, 2026: Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
January 30, 2026: Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 1
January 31, 2026: Madrid, Spain – Sala La Riviera
February 1, 2026: Lisbon, Portugal – Coliseu dos Recreios
February 3, 2026: Toulouse, France – Bikini Toulouse
February 4, 2026: Lyon, France – Radiant-Bellevue
February 6, 2026: Ludwigsburg, Germany – MHP Arena
February 7, 2026: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
March 6, 2026: Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
March 7, 2026: Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
March 8, 2026: Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
March 10, 2026: Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
March 11, 2026: Stockholm, Sweden – Fallan
March 13, 2026: Oulu, Finland – Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
March 14, 2026: Helsinki, Finland – Black Box
March 15, 2026: Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas
March 22, 2026: Frankfurt am Main, Germany – Century Hall
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