Dutch symphonic metal powerhouse Floor Jansen has officially unveiled her highly anticipated 2026 tour, Warrior of Light and Sound — A Night of Symphonic Fury and Fragile Beauty, and fans across Europe are already bracing for a year of soaring vocals, thunderous arrangements, and breathtaking emotional moments. Known globally as the commanding frontwoman of Nightwish, Floor continues to carve her own path as a solo artist, blending cinematic orchestration with raw, human vulnerability — and this tour promises to be her most immersive live experience yet.Warrior of Light and Sound is more than a tour title; it feels like a manifesto. It captures the duality that defines Floor’s artistry — the warrior strength in her operatic power and the fragile beauty in her softer, intimate performances. Audiences can expect a carefully curated setlist that spans her remarkable career, from symphonic metal epics to deeply personal solo material, delivered with theatrical staging, dramatic lighting, and a live production designed to move both the heart and the senses. Each performance is set to be an emotional journey, balancing symphonic fury with moments of delicate stillness that showcase the full spectrum of her voice.The 2026 dates and cities have now been revealed, offering fans multiple opportunities to witness the spectacle. The tour launches March 22, 2026, at the iconic Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Festival season will see Floor commanding major stages including Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden from June 3–6, and Pyrkon Festival in Poznań, Poland from June 19–21. Summer continues with appearances in Weert and The Hague in the Netherlands, followed by a powerful set at John Smith Rock Festival in Laukaa, Finland on July 16. Germany will host performances in Hildesheim and Busdorf in August, before the tour returns to the Netherlands for autumn shows at SPOT De Oosterpoort on October 30 and the legendary Paradiso on November 1.For longtime fans, this tour represents another bold chapter in Floor’s evolution — a celebration of resilience, artistry, and vocal mastery. For newcomers, it offers a chance to witness one of modern metal’s most versatile performers in a setting that highlights both her immense power and her profound emotional depth. As anticipation builds, one thing is certain: 2026 will belong to the warrior of light and sound.
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