After months of speculation and cryptic teasers across social media, the wait is officially over — Amy Lee and Evanescence have confirmed their long-anticipated 2026 Global World Tour, marking a powerful return to the international stage. Fans worldwide erupted in excitement as the band revealed the tour’s first wave of dates and cities, promising an unforgettable live experience that captures the spirit and evolution of Evanescence’s sound over the past two decades.
The tour, titled “Evanescence: Shadows and Light,” is set to begin on February 7, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, before traveling across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America throughout the year. From the announcement video shared on Amy Lee’s official channels, the production promises to be one of the band’s most ambitious undertakings yet — combining cinematic visuals, orchestral arrangements, and an electrifying rock performance that fans have come to love.
Following the Los Angeles opener, the band will perform in Seattle (February 10), Chicago (February 13), New York City (February 16), Toronto (February 18), and Miami (February 21). Each North American show will feature a new stage design that merges classical gothic aesthetics with cutting-edge technology — including holographic backdrops and live symphonic collaborations. Tickets for all U.S. dates sold out within hours of pre-sale opening, underscoring the intense anticipation surrounding their return.
By March 2026, Evanescence will take the tour to Europe, kicking off in London (March 3) before moving through Paris (March 6), Berlin (March 9), Prague (March 11), and Milan (March 14). Amy Lee expressed in a recent interview that this European leg holds deep emotional significance for her, as it connects the band to the roots of their early success and the fans who first embraced their haunting, symphonic sound two decades ago.
The group’s journey will then extend to Asia, beginning in Tokyo (March 22) and continuing through Seoul (March 25), Bangkok (March 28), and Manila (April 1). Known for their passionate fanbase across Asia, Evanescence plans to perform special extended sets featuring songs from both their debut album Fallen and their most recent work The Bitter Truth. Each show will blend nostalgia with renewed creative fire, symbolizing the band’s evolution and enduring influence.
In April and May 2026, the tour will expand into South America, including stops in Buenos Aires (April 10), Santiago (April 13), São Paulo (April 16), and Mexico City (April 20). These shows are expected to be some of the most emotional of the tour, as Amy Lee has long praised Latin American audiences for their unmatched passion and energy. “The connection we share with our South American fans is beyond words,” she said during the announcement livestream. “This tour is for them — for everyone who has waited patiently for our return.”
The final leg of the world tour will bring Evanescence to Australia and New Zealand in June 2026, with shows in Sydney (June 5), Melbourne (June 7), Auckland (June 10), and a closing night in Perth (June 13). Rumors suggest the band is planning a surprise finale in London later in the year, potentially coinciding with a special live album recording — though this has yet to be confirmed by management.
Amy Lee shared a heartfelt message on social media following the announcement: “We’ve walked through so many shadows to find our light again. This tour represents more than music — it’s about survival, creativity, and the bond we’ve shared with our fans through every era.” Her words resonated deeply with longtime listeners who have grown alongside the band’s powerful themes of resilience, loss, and self-discovery.
Industry insiders are already calling the Shadows and Light World Tour one of 2026’s most anticipated rock events. The production is rumored to include orchestral collaborations in select cities, rare deep cuts from early albums, and breathtaking new visuals that align with Evanescence’s haunting signature style. The band’s stage crew has also hinted at the return of the live choir arrangements first introduced during their 2017 Synthesis tour.
As the countdown to February 2026 begins, fans across the globe are preparing for what may be Evanescence’s most defining chapter yet. From the raw power of Amy Lee’s vocals to the emotional storytelling woven through every performance, this world tour stands as a celebration of endurance, artistry, and the timeless connection between the band and the people who never stopped believing in their sound. The shadows may have deepened — but once again, Evanescence is ready to shine their light on the world.
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