Evanescence 2026 world tour brings five arena shows to Germany
Published on 08/20/2026 at 14:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Evanescence are gearing up for a major return to German stages in 2026. According to German rock magazine Metal Hammer, the band will bring their new world tour and the album Sanctuary to five arena shows across Germany in late September 2026, with support from Poppy and Nova Twins Metal-Hammer-Bericht zu den Deutschlandterminen 2026.
Five Germany dates on the 2026 world tour
The German leg of the Evanescence 2026 world tour is scheduled to start on September 19, 2026, at Festhalle in Frankfurt, followed by Westfalenhalle in Dortmund on September 20, Barclays Arena in Hamburg on September 23, Velodrom in Berlin on September 25 and Olympiahalle in Munich on September 26, all listed as arena dates with Poppy and Nova Twins on the bill German tour preview with full city list.
Ticketing and venue listings support these dates, with platforms such as Songkick and venue calendars like Olympiapark München confirming the Munich show at Olympiahalle on September 26, 2026, including doors at 7:00 p.m. and capacities in the mid five-figure range, underlining that Evanescence are aiming for full-scale arena audiences across Germany Songkick-Eintrag zu Festhalle Frankfurt 19.09.2026.
North America, UK and Europe in one run
Beyond Germany, the 2026 world tour spans North America, the UK and continental Europe. A Pollstar report outlines a North American amphitheater leg starting June 11, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida, moving through cities like Tampa, Nashville, Toronto and Montréal before closing the U.S. run on August 2 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan Pollstar report on the 2026 world tour.
The same report details a UK arena stretch in September 2026 with dates in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London, followed by mainland European shows in cities such as Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon, as well as a final headlining stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on October 26, 2026, making the run a genuinely global circuit that combines amphitheaters and arenas.
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The sound and themes of Sanctuary
The 2026 tour is closely tied to Evanescence’s sixth studio album Sanctuary, released on June 5, 2026, through BMG. According to the label, the record was produced by Jordan Fish, Nick Raskulinecz and Zakk Cervini and marks the first full-length studio album by the band to feature bassist Emma Anzai after she joined the live lineup in 2022 BMG label announcement on Sanctuary and radio success.
Musically, Sanctuary continues the dark, melodic mix of gothic rock, alternative metal and orchestral textures that defined The Bitter Truth, but leans further into electronic programming and cinematic arrangements. Tracks like Who Will You Follow and Afterlife balance heavy guitar riffs and double-kick patterns with layered synths, string arrangements and Amy Lee’s multi-tracked choirs, making the album suitable for large arena production with dynamic light and video design.
Where Evanescence stand now
Evanescence are currently active with a full world tour booked into late October 2026, including a confirmed German date on September 26, 2026, at Olympiahalle in Munich.
Evanescence at a glance
- Act: Evanescence
- Genre: Gothic rock, alternative metal
- Origin: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Active since: 1995
- Lineup: Amy Lee (vocals, piano), Tim McCord (guitar), Troy McLawhorn (guitar), Will Hunt (drums), Emma Anzai (bass)
- Label: BMG
- Key works: Fallen (2003), The Open Door (2006), Evanscence (2011), The Bitter Truth (2021)
- Current album/single: Sanctuary, released June 5, 2026; single Who Will You Follow, released April 10, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Sanctuary debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard 200, No. 2 on Top Hard Rock Albums and No. 3 on Top Album Sales in the U.S.; lead single Who Will You Follow reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Rock & Alternative Airplay charts in the June 20, 2026 chart week
- Next live date: September 26, 2026, Munich, Olympiahalle
Frequently asked questions about Evanescence
Where will Evanescence play in Germany in 2026?
Evanescence have five German arena shows scheduled for 2026: Frankfurt’s Festhalle on September 19, Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle on September 20, Hamburg’s Barclays Arena on September 23, Berlin’s Velodrom on September 25 and Munich’s Olympiahalle on September 26.
What is Evanescence’s current album and when was it released?
The band’s current studio album is Sanctuary, released on June 5, 2026, through BMG. It follows their 2021 album The Bitter Truth and introduces bassist Emma Anzai as a full-time member in the studio.
Which single from Sanctuary has topped the rock charts?
The single Who Will You Follow reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay, Rock & Alternative Airplay and Hot Hard Rock Songs charts in June 2026, giving Evanescence their third rock-radio No. 1 within twelve months.
Who are the support acts on Evanescence’s 2026 world tour?
The 2026 world tour features different support packages: Spiritbox and Nova Twins on many North American dates, Poppy and K. Flay on selected UK shows and Poppy plus Nova Twins on the European leg, including the German arena dates.
What kind of music do Evanescence play live in 2026?
The 2026 setlist mixes new Sanctuary tracks like Who Will You Follow and Afterlife with classics such as Bring Me to Life, My Immortal, Going Under and songs from The Bitter Truth, combining heavy guitars with orchestral and electronic elements.
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