Swedish rock legends Europe are officially set to embark on the massive ‘The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour’ in 2026. The band will tour across twelve countries for nineteen concerts, including dates in the U.K., Netherlands, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. This exciting show will feature a comprehensive career retrospective setlist, culminating in the band performing their momentous album ‘The Final Countdown’ in its entirety.
Singer Joey Tempest shared his enthusiasm for the event, noting, “In the blink of an eye, 40 years have passed, and we’re about to perform ‘The Final Countdown’ in full for only the second time in our career, together with other hits and our favorite songs from our upcoming album. This will be amazing. We’re working on making the production and show match this very special occasion.” Released in 1986, ‘The Final Countdown’ launched the group to international fame, with the title track single soaring to No. 1 in twenty five countries. The multi platinum selling album spent over sixty weeks on the American Billboard chart. Supporting this major run will be Canadian hotshots The Damn Truth, whose acclaimed self titled fourth album was produced by the legendary Bob Rock. Scottish legends Gun will also appear as special guests at all U.K. shows.
The tour perfectly aligns with a new creative chapter for the band, who have the distinction of being one of the few elite artists to retain their complete classic lineup. September 2026 will see the release of their twelfth studio record, which was recorded in October 2025 at RMV Studios in Stockholm with famed producer Tom Dalgety. Presales for the tour begin tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26th, at 10 am local time, with the general sale following on Friday, November 28th.
Europe 2026 The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour Dates:
Sept 30 – Glasgow, UK @ SEC Armadillo
Oct 2 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
Oct 3 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith
Oct 5 – Arnhem, Netherlands @ Musis
Oct 6 – Paris, France @ Olympia
Oct 8 – Barcelona, Spain @ Poble Espanyol
Oct 9 – Bilbao, Spain @ Arena Miribilla
Oct 10 – Madrid, Spain @ La Cubierta
Oct 12 – Lausanne, Switzerland @ Salle Metropole
Oct 13 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Volkshaus
Oct 14 – Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
Oct 16 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Liederhalle
Oct 17 – Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
Oct 19 – Berlin, Germany @ Admiralspalast
Oct 20 – Warsaw, Poland @ Torwar
Oct 22 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falconer
Oct 23 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Film Studios
Oct 24 – Stockholm, Sweden @ BK
Oct 26 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene