Evanescence - Sanctuary and 2026 German arena tour
Published on 09/02/2026 at 15:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Evanescence return to the German arena circuit in 2026 behind their new studio album Sanctuary. According to a detailed tour overview and ticket listings, the band will play five large venues in Frankfurt, Dortmund, Hamburg, Berlin and Munich between September 19 and 26, 2026 as part of their 2026 World Tour Songkick concert listing for Festhalle Frankfurt.
Sanctuary and the German tour dates
The new album Sanctuary, described as Evanescence's sixth studio record, was officially released on June 5, 2026 through BMG, with a double vinyl edition following on September 4, 2026, giving German fans fresh material just ahead of the arena run PM Studio album announcement.
The 2026 World Tour’s German leg starts on September 19, 2026 at Festhalle Frankfurt, a multi-purpose arena with a listed capacity of around 15,179 people for concerts. Doors are scheduled to open at 7:00 p.m., and prices on major ticket platforms range roughly from €76.20 to over €200, signalling a full-scale arena production aimed at a large audience in the heart of Germany’s financial hub Songkick concert listing for Festhalle Frankfurt.
How the 2026 World Tour is routed
After Frankfurt, Evanescence are booked for Westfalenhalle in Dortmund on September 20, 2026, continuing north to Barclays Arena in Hamburg on September 23, Velodrom in Berlin on September 25 and Olympiahalle in Munich on September 26, all listed as part of the Evanescence 2026 World Tour with arena capacities ranging from roughly 12,000 in Berlin to about 15,500 in Munich Songkick listing for Olympiahalle Munich.
These German shows sit inside a wider international itinerary. North American dates started on June 11, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida, moving through major US and Canadian cities such as Nashville, Toronto and Montreal before the tour crosses to the UK and continental Europe for September and October performances, including the German arena block and a final Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert on October 26, 2026 in Colorado Ticketmaster tour setlist overview.
All news and background on Evanescence
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Where the act stands in 2026
Evanescence enter this tour year as a veteran rock band moving comfortably at arena scale. With Sanctuary adding to a catalog that includes works like Fallen and The Open Door, and with a world tour that stretches from festival grounds in Las Vegas to amphitheatres and indoor arenas across North America and Europe, the band underline their status as a global rock and pop-metal act with a strong fan base in Germany as well as internationally.
The musical core of Sanctuary and Evanescence
Evanescence are best known for a blend of rock, metal and dark pop built around Amy Lee's piano-based songwriting and distinctive vocal style. Sanctuary extends that formula, with sources describing it as a continuation of the band’s atmospheric, guitar-driven sound and emotional lyrics, framed by modern production and the current touring lineup of Amy Lee, Tim McCord, Will Hunt, Troy McLawhorn and Emma Anzai.
Evanescence at a glance
- Act: Evanescence
- Genre: Rock / pop-metal
- Origin: Little Rock, United States
- Active: since 1995
- Lineup: Amy Lee (vocals, keyboards), Tim McCord (guitar), Will Hunt (drums), Troy McLawhorn (guitar), Emma Anzai (bass)
- Label: BMG
- Key works: Fallen (2003), The Open Door (2006), Synthesis (2017), The Bitter Truth (2021)
- Current album/single: Sanctuary, released June 5, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Fallen achieved multi-platinum status internationally; The Bitter Truth entered several rock charts in Europe and North America on release in 2021.
- Next live date: September 19, 2026, Frankfurt, Festhalle
Frequently asked questions about Evanescence
When does Evanescence play in Germany in 2026?
Evanescence are scheduled for five German arena dates on their 2026 World Tour: Frankfurt on September 19, Dortmund on September 20, Hamburg on September 23, Berlin on September 25 and Munich on September 26, all in large indoor venues.
What is Sanctuary in Evanescence's discography?
Sanctuary is Evanescence's sixth studio album, released on June 5, 2026 through BMG, following records like Fallen, The Open Door, Synthesis and The Bitter Truth.
Who supports Evanescence on the 2026 World Tour?
The 2026 World Tour features different support acts by region, with sources naming Poppy and Nova Twins for the UK and European dates and other guests such as Spiritbox and K.Flay appearing on selected North American shows and the Red Rocks concert.
