The eternal voice of symphonic metal rises again as Tarja Turunen unveils her monumental 2026 world tour, The Dark Swan Ascends Once More — A Symphony of Fire, Ice, and Eternal Night. A title as dramatic and poetic as the artist herself, this tour promises a sweeping journey through operatic grandeur, metallic power, cinematic orchestration, and the haunting emotional intensity that has defined Tarja’s solo reign across global stages.In 2026, the Dark Swan spreads her wings across Europe in a run of performances that will blend beloved classics, fan-favorite anthems, and powerful modern compositions into a theatrical spectacle of light and shadow. Each show is expected to feature her signature fusion of classical discipline and symphonic metal ferocity, supported by immersive stage design, atmospheric visuals, and arrangements that transform every venue into a cathedral of sound.The journey begins on February 2 in Madrid at Sala Riviera, followed by February 3 in Barcelona at Razzmatazz. On February 5, Tarja arrives in Trezzo sull’Adda at Live Club, before continuing to Innsbruck on February 7–8 at Music Hall. Germany welcomes the Dark Swan with performances on February 9 in Würzburg at Posthalle GmbH, February 11 in Wetzlar at Event Werkstatt, February 12 in Memmingen at Kaminwerk, and February 13 in Stuttgart at LKA-Longhorn. The magic continues February 15 in Paris at Alhambra and February 16 in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.As winter returns at the end of the year, Tarja brings a special December leg filled with dramatic seasonal atmosphere and symphonic splendor. On December 12 she performs in Poznań at Sala Ziemi, followed by December 13 in Bielsko‑Biała at Cavatina Hall. The Czech Republic hosts an extended run: December 15 in Zlín at Kongresové centrum, December 16 in Ostrava at Multifunctional Hall GONG, December 17 in Olomouc at Church of Our Lady of the Snows, December 19 in Hradec Králové at Aldis, December 20 in Plzeň at Great Synagogue, and December 21 in Prague at Hybernia.More than a sequence of concerts, The Dark Swan Ascends Once More stands as a statement of artistic resilience and evolution. Tarja’s voice — crystalline yet commanding — continues to bridge fire and frost, fragility and force. The 2026 world tour is set to reaffirm her legacy as one of symphonic metal’s most powerful and enduring figures, transforming each city into a realm where orchestral majesty meets electric intensity under the glow of eternal night.
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