SAVATAGE have revealed their eagerly awaited “Prelude To Madness” European tour for 2026, promising a summer packed with headline shows and festival appearances across the continent. The tour kicks off July 19 in Istanbul, Turkey, marking another milestone in the band’s triumphant return after their 2025 European comeback following nearly two decades away from the stage.
Joining SAVATAGE on select dates will be ARMORED SAINT, VISION DIVINE, and NEVERMORE, adding extra excitement to what is set to be a landmark tour. Fans can look forward to a number of firsts, including the band’s first-ever performances in cities like Istanbul, Bucharest, Este (Italy), Warsaw, and Leipzig (Germany). A standout highlight will be a once-in-a-lifetime show at the historic Amphitheatre of Pompeii, where SAVATAGE will be performing alongside a full orchestra for one unforgettable evening.
Tickets are available now for pre-sale at Savatage.com, starting November 4, with general public sales beginning Friday, November 7.
Stevens shared his excitement about the upcoming tour: “After last year’s amazing tours of South America and Europe, I’m VERY excited for the SAVATAGE 2026 headline shows in Europe. This run is going to be awesome. This will be the first time SAVATAGE has ever played in Istanbul, Bucharest, Este (Italy),Warsaw, and Leipzig (Germany). We’ve got nine headline shows lined up so far, along with a number of festivals. We are excited to see our old friends ARMORED SAINT, VISION DIVINE and NEVERMORE as special guests. I can’t wait to see everyone out there getting loud and celebrating the music with us.”
SAVATAGE “Prelude To Madness” 2026 European tour dates:
- June 3-6 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival*
- July 19 – Istanbul, Turkey – Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi
- July 21 – Bucharest, Romania – Arenele Romane Open Air (special guest: TROOPER)
- July 23 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria – BE4 Hills*
- July 25 – Athens, Greece – Release Festival*
- July 27 – Pompeii, Italy – Amphitheatre of Pompeii (special show with orchestra)
- July 28 – Este, Italy – Castello Carrarese (special guest: VISION DIVINE)
- July 30 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air*
- August 1 – Tilburg, Netherlands – O13
- August 3 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Open Air (special guest: NEVERMORE)
- August 5 – Villena, Spain – Leyendas Del Rock*
- August 7 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival*
- August 8 – Hamburg, Germany – Elb-Riot*
- August 9 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True*
- August 11 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja (special guests: NEVERMORE and ARMORED SAINT)
- August 12 – Leipzig, Germany – Parkbühne (special guest: NEVERMORE)
- August 13 – Bonn, Germany – KUNST!RASEN (special guest: NEVERMORE)
- August 15 – Moravský Krumlov, Czech Republic – Rock Castle*
The current SAVATAGE lineup includes:
- Zak Stevens – Vocals
- Al Pitrelli – Guitar
- Chris Caffery – Guitar
- Johnny Lee Middleton – Bass
- Jeff Plate – Drums
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