Arch Enemy have officially entered a new era, launching their 2026 live campaign with the first show of their Asian tour in Beijing, China. The concert, held on March 27 at Dongsan Live, marked the live debut of new vocalist Lauren Hart and the first time fans have seen the refreshed lineup on stage.
The Beijing performance also serves as the starting point of a packed touring schedule across Asia, with the band continuing through China before heading to Japan in April. The launch comes after months of anticipation, following the introduction of Hart earlier this year as the replacement for longtime frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz.
Across China, the band will continue with a packed schedule of club shows in major cities:
Mar. 29 – Nanjing, China @ 1701 Livehouse Max
Mar. 31 – Xi’an, China @ Planet Factory
Apr. 4 – Shenzhen, China @ BO Livehouse
Apr. 6 – Kunming, China @ Modern Skylab
Apr. 8 – Chengdu, China @ CH8 Livecenter
Apr. 10 – Shanghai, China @ Mao Livehouse
Following the China leg, the band will head to Japan for three final shows on the Asian run:
Apr. 14 – Osaka, Japan @ Zepp Osaka Bayside
Apr. 17 – Minato, Japan @ Ex Theater Roppongi
Apr. 18 – Koto, Japan @ Toyosu PIT
Shortly after confirming their Asian trek, the band also expanded their 2026 touring plans with a return to Europe. Unlike their usual festival appearances, this upcoming run will focus on smaller, more intimate club venues across the continent, offering fans a closer and more direct experience of the band’s live energy.
Dubbed the “Back To The Root Of All Evil” 2026 tour, the European leg will kick off on July 19 in Berlin, Germany, and conclude on August 11 in Manchester, England. The run includes stops in cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Paris, London, and others, reinforcing the band’s shift back to underground venues for this special series of shows.
“Back To The Root Of All Evil” 2026 Tour Dates:
11 Aug – Manchester, England – Rebellion
19 Jul – Berlin, Germany – Bi Nuu
21 Jul – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset
22 Jul – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet Livet
24 Jul – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia
25 Jul – Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas
27 Jul – Krakow, Poland – Hype Park
02 Aug – Cologne, Germany – Club Volta
03 Aug – Paris, France – Maroquinerie
05 Aug – Vitoria, Spain – Jimmy Jazz
09 Aug – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Pandora
10 Aug – London, England – The Underworld
