Amy Lee Announces 2026 World Tour: ‘Shadow Requiem’ Begins a Powerful New Era in Gothic Rock — Dates and Cities Revealed
Amy Lee — the hauntingly powerful voice behind Evanescence — has revealed plans for her highly anticipated 2026 world tour titled Shadow Requiem. Known for blending orchestral elegance with explosive rock intensity, Lee is now preparing to take her signature sound to new heights across continents, promising a dark, cinematic, and emotionally rich experience that transcends her previous work.
The Shadow Requiem tour marks Lee’s first solo-centered global outing, reflecting her growth not just as a vocalist, but as a composer, producer, and visual storyteller. Inspired by her upcoming solo album of the same name, the tour will feature brand-new songs never before performed live, alongside reimagined versions of classics like “My Immortal,” “Lithium,” and “Going Under.” Fans can expect a gothic-rock spectacle that blends live symphonies, dramatic visuals, and deeply personal lyricism in what insiders are calling “a theatrical rock opera with a soul.”
The tour will kick off in Berlin, Germany, on March 7, 2026, before weaving its way through major cities in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Highlights include shows at London’s O2 Arena, Paris’ Accor Arena, New York’s Madison Square Garden, São Paulo’s Allianz Parque, and Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan. The full list of cities and dates has already ignited excitement among fans, with pre-sale tickets crashing several regional platforms within hours of the announcement.
Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Lee described Shadow Requiem as “a journey into the beauty that lies within sorrow, resilience, and self-reclamation.” She emphasized that the tour will carry strong visual symbolism, choreographed lighting, and multimedia storytelling to accompany the music — a hallmark of her creative evolution. “It’s not just a concert,” she explained, “it’s an experience meant to stir the heart, mind, and spirit.”
The tour will also spotlight several guest performers and opening acts, including darkwave newcomer Luna Maré, Norwegian symphonic metal band Sirenia, and rumored surprise appearances by collaborators such as Halsey and Lindsey Stirling. Lee’s commitment to giving emerging gothic and alternative artists a platform reflects her dedication to uplifting the genre’s future.
As the countdown begins, fans around the world are preparing for what promises to be one of the most powerful and memorable tours in modern rock history. Shadow Requiem is not just a tour — it’s Amy Lee’s bold declaration of a new era in gothic rock, one filled with shadows, strength, and a symphony of truth.
