Swedish masters of melancholy, Katatonia, have announced their return to North America in 2026 for the “Waking State Of North America” tour. The 12-date run is set to begin in February 2026 and comes in support of their latest studio album, Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, which was released in June via Napalm Records.
The tour will kick off on February 9 in Pittsburgh and will cut across the continent, including stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Toronto, before concluding on March 12 in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for the tour are scheduled to go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 7, at 10 a.m. local time.
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State marks a new chapter for the band, continuing their evolution over 30 years. The album, which has been praised for its “haunting vulnerability,” blends heavy, doom-laden riffs with delicate guitar harmonies and ethereal synthesizers.
Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State tracklist:
- “Thrice”
- “The Liquid Eye”
- “Wind of no Change”
- “Lilac”
- “Temporal”
- “Departure Trails”
- “Warden”
- “The Light Which I Bleed”
- “Efter Solen”
- “In the Event of”
The new record is defined by its dynamic tension, with tracks like “Thrice” and “Temporal” showcasing progressive energy, while the Swedish-language “Efter Solen” (After the Sun) highlights the band’s atmospheric and emotional depth. The album is a powerful follow-up to their previous work, further solidifying Katatonia‘s space as a defining force in the genre.
“Waking State Of North America 2026” Tour Dates:
- Feb. 09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
- Feb. 27 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
- Feb. 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater
- Mar. 01 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
- Mar. 03 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- Mar. 05 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
- Mar. 06 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
- Mar. 07 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
- Mar. 08 – Towson, MD – The Recher
- Mar. 10 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club
- Mar. 11 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
- Mar. 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere (The Hall)
