Katatonia to headline North American tour in Spring 2026
KATATONIA, the Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, are set to embark on a North American tour in early 2026 to promote their latest full-length album, “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State,” which is currently available through Napalm Records. In addition to supporting Opeth on their upcoming tour, KATATONIA will also headline select shows across major North American cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Brooklyn.
The first of these headline performances is scheduled for February 9, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA. Following their tour with Opeth, KATATONIA will grace several significant venues across North America with their headline dates. Ticket sales will commence on Friday, November 7, at 10:00 AM local time, while presales will begin on Tuesday, November 4. According to Jonas Renkse, fans in the USA and Canada can anticipate a unique experience at these headline shows, not to be missed.
The announced North American tour dates for 2026 include KATATONIA’s support slots with Opeth at various renowned venues such as The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ, the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA, and The Fillmore Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, the band will headline their own shows at the Thunderbird Café & Music Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, and several other locations like the Masonic Jack White Theatre in Detroit, MI, the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL, and The Pageant in St. Louis, MO, among others.
After concluding their run with Opeth, KATATONIA will transition into their own headline tour, the “Waking State of North America 2026,” visiting cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mesa, and Austin. Fan-favorite tracks from their latest album and classics from their extensive discography are expected to feature prominently during these headline shows. The European and UK leg of their tour, slated for 2025, will see KATATONIA sharing the stage with Evergrey and Klogr at various iconic venues across the continent, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of their unique brand of melancholic rock.
In summary, fans of KATATONIA can look forward to an exciting and diverse lineup of performances, with the band set to delight audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with their signature blend of melancholic heaviness and emotional depth. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness this iconic band live in concert and immerse yourself in the immersive world of KATATONIA’s music.