Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary Tour Echoes Across Europe
Published on 09/03/2026 at 08:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Eurythmics remain one of the defining names in 80s rock and synth-pop, and their legacy continues to generate live celebrations decades later. In 2025, Dave Stewart took that legacy back on the road with the Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary Tour, according to a Classic Pop report dated March 27, 2025Classic Pop tour announcement.
Sweet Dreams turns 40 in Europe
The anniversary tour marked four decades since the release of the album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), originally issued in early 1983 and now widely regarded as a cornerstone of Eurythmics’ catalogConsequence anniversary feature. To celebrate, Stewart assembled an all-female band to perform a career-spanning Songbook set built around the duo’s biggest hits.
For fans based in Germany, one of the key dates on the tour was November 26, 2025 at Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt, a major indoor venue west of the city centerGerman tour date listing. The following night, November 27, 2025, the show moved north-east to a theatre at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, adding a second German stop and underlining the duo’s enduring resonance in the country.
Route from Switzerland to the Netherlands
The 40th anniversary run was structured as a compact European itinerary across November 2025. It opened on November 7, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, giving fans there a rare chance to hear Eurythmics material live with Stewart on stageEuropean tour overview. From there, the tour moved to the UK, with a home-town show at Sunderland Empire and a London night at the Palladium.
Continental dates followed in major European capitals. Stewart and his band performed at Salle Pleyel in Paris and La Madeleine in Brussels before heading to Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf. The run closed with a November 28, 2025 concert at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, rounding out a route that touched Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.
Tour, charts and work at a glance
Fans who follow Eurythmics and Annie Lennox can find further news, live dates and background reports from past tours and anniversaries in the archive.
Where the duo’s legacy stands
Today, Eurythmics are not touring as a duo, and there is no announced live date at present that features Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart together under the band name. Tribute and tribute-like productions such as Eurythmics Songbook and dedicated Annie Lennox shows keep the catalog on stage even in the absence of active band touring.
The musical core of Eurythmics
Eurythmics’ sound blends rock, pop and electronic elements, with Annie Lennox’s distinctive vocal timbre and Dave Stewart’s production guiding the duo from new wave roots into more soulful territory. Albums such as Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Touch, and Be Yourself Tonight define that shift from icy synth-pop to warmer, groove-based arrangements.
Alongside global hits like Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), the duo scored major chart success with songs including There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart), which reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1985, and Here Comes the Rain Again, reinforcing their crossover appeal between rock and pop audiences.
Eurythmics at a glance
- Act: Eurythmics
- Genre: Rock / synth-pop
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active: 1980-2005
- Lineup: Annie Lennox (vocals), Dave Stewart (guitar, keyboards, production)
- Label: RCA Records
- Key works: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983), Touch (1983), Be Yourself Tonight (1985), Savage (1987)
- Current album/single: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), originally released January 4, 1983
- Charts / certifications: There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about Eurythmics
Did Eurythmics tour Europe around the 40th anniversary of Sweet Dreams?
Yes. Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary Tour played a European run in November 2025, including dates in Basel, Frankfurt, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Utrecht, Sunderland and London.
Were there German dates on the Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary Tour?
The tour included at least two German stops in November 2025: Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt on November 26, 2025 and a theatre at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on November 27, 2025.
Is Eurythmics currently touring as a band?
No. As of early September 2026, there are no official tour dates announced for Eurythmics as a duo. Live activity around the catalog centers on Dave Stewart-led productions and separate Annie Lennox appearances.
