Get ready for a musical journey like no other! The announcement that has metal fans buzzing! Katatonia, the Swedish progressive metal masters, are not only joining forces with Opeth for an epic tour but they're also taking center stage with their own headline shows across North America in Spring 2026. But here's where it gets controversial... or at least, a little unexpected!
Katatonia, known for their atmospheric and captivating soundscapes, will be treating fans to intimate headline performances in some of the most iconic venues across the USA and Canada. From Pittsburgh's Thunderbird Café to Toronto's Mod Club, these shows promise an up-close and personal experience with the band.
Here's the lowdown on their solo tour dates:
- February 9th: Pittsburgh, PA - Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
- February 27th: San Francisco, CA - August Hall
- February 28th: Los Angeles, CA - Regent Theater
- March 1st: Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
- March 3rd: Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
- March 5th: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)
- March 6th: Orlando, FL - The Beacham
- March 7th: Charlotte, NC - The Underground
- March 8th: Towson, MD - The Recher
- March 10th: Toronto, ON - Mod Club
- March 11th: Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
- March 12th: Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere (The Hall)
Pre-sales for these exclusive shows begin today, November 4th, with the general on-sale kicking off this Friday, November 7th, at 10:00 am local time. Katatonia's frontman, Jonas Renkse, shared his excitement, saying, "USA and Canada, we're bringing you an experience you won't forget! Our headline shows will be a dusk-filled adventure. See you there!"
And this is the part most people miss... or maybe they just need a reminder! Katatonia's tour with Opeth is also an unmissable event, with dates kicking off on February 5th in Montclair, NJ. This tour promises a unique blend of progressive metal styles, offering fans a chance to witness two iconic bands in one epic journey.
Here's the full schedule for the Opeth tour:
- February 5th: Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
- February 6th: Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
- February 7th: Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia
- February 10th: Detroit, MI - Masonic Jack White Theatre
- February 11th: Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
- February 12th: St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
- February 14th: Dallas, TX - The Bomb Factory
- February 15th: Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
- February 16th: San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
- February 18th: Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center
- February 20th: Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl
- February 21st: Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- February 22nd: Sacramento, CA - Channel 24
- February 24th: Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
- February 25th: Vancouver, BC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
So, metalheads, are you ready to embark on this musical adventure? Which tour dates are you most excited about? And will you be catching Katatonia's headline shows or their collaboration with Opeth? The choice is yours, and we can't wait to see you there! Don't forget to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
