Evanescence is back in full force in 2026. Not only will the band go on a massive tour, but the group will drop a new record, too. Plus, the band has a new single.
The album will be called Sanctuary and will be released on June 5 in all formats. The vinyl will be a double record, and CDs will come in standard and deluxe forms, and a limited-edition box set will arrive, too. People wanting the vinyl will have to wait for September 4 for that to come out, though.
The album is Evanescence's first since 2021's The Bitter Truth. According to vocalist Amy Lee on the band's website, the new album has been three years in the making.
Evanescence drops the details about new album ahead of massive 2026 tour
This implies it has been painstakingly made, and the sound should be pristine. The standard format of the album will feature 12 tracks, and the listing is as follows:
- 01. "Beautiful Lie"
- 02. "Tell Me When You’ve Had Enough"
- 03. "Who Will You Follow"
- 04. "Rapture"
- 05. "Afterlife"
- 06. "Sanctuary"
- 07. "How Do I Heal"
- 08. "About Us"
- 09. "Self-Destruct"
- 10. "Calm Down"
- 11. "Forever Without You"
- 12. "Wide Open Heart"
The new single is called "Who Will Follow You" and is available for streaming now. The song begins with a simple piano underlaying Lee's vocals. That quickly changes into more of the signature sound of the group. Longtime fans will be happy.
As for the previously announced tour dates, the shows begin in June and will run into October without any extensive breaks. If you want to see Evanescence in 2026, you will have plenty of chances.
2026 Evanescence tour dates:
- 06/11 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
- 06/12 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
- 06/14 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *
- 06/15 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena *
- 06/17 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek *
- 06/18 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion *
- 06/20 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
- 06/21 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center *
- 06/23 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *
- 06/24 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *
- 06/26 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center *
- 06/27 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live *
- 06/29 – Toronto, Ontario @ RBC Amphitheatre *
- 06/30 – Montréal, Quebec @ Centre Bell *
- 07/08 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
- 07/09 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *
- 07/11 – North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena *
- 07/12 – Kansas City, MO @ MORTON Amphitheater *
- 07/14 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater *
- 07/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre *
- 07/17 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre *
- 07/20 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre *
- 07/22 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater *
- 07/23 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre *
- 07/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *
- 07/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater *
- 07/30 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center *
- 08/01 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center *
- 08/02 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre *
- 09/08 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena +
- 09/10 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live +
- 09/11 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena Birmingham +
- 09/13 – London, UK @ The O2 +
- 09/16 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National #
- 09/18 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena #
- 09/19 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Congress Center Messe Frankfurt #
- 09/20 – Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhallen Dortmund #
- 09/22 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome #
- 09/23 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena #
- 09/25 – Berlin, Germany @ Velodrom #
- 09/26 – Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle #
- 09/28 – Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena #
- 09/29 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion Zurich #
- 10/01 – Barcelona, Spain @ Palau OlÃmpic Badalona #
- 10/02 – Madrid, Spain @ Palacio Vistalegre #
- 10/04 – Lisbon, Portugal @ MEO Arena #
- 10/24 – Forth Worth, TX @ Sick New World Festival
- 10/26 – Morrison, Colorado @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^
- * = w/ Spiritbox and Nova Twins
- + = w/ Poppy and K.Flay
- # = w/ Poppy and Nova Twins
- ^ = w/ K.Flay