It's already been 40 years sinceEurope's album "The Final Countdown" was released! So, to celebrate this anniversary in style, the legendary Swedish hard rock band is preparing to tour Europe in 2026. Europe has announced a tour stop atthe Olympia in Paris on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. If you want to experience this musical event in person, don't miss the ticket sales opening. Gérard Drouot Productions will launch its presale on November 28 at 11 a.m. General sales will begin on December 1 at 11 a.m.
For the rest of their tour, Europe will also stop in London, Barcelona, Zurich, Milan, Vienna, Berlin, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo.
This will be an opportunity for the Scandinavian band, now composed of Joey Tempest, John Norum, John Levén, Mic Michaeli, and Ian Haugland, to play this essential album in its entirety.
Released in the spring of 1986, "The Final Countdown" is Europe's third album. Considered the Swedish band's biggest commercial success, with over 3 million records sold in the United States and over 15 million worldwide, "The Final Countdown" consists of 10 tracks, including 5 singles, among which is the title track. The song "The Final Countdown" was ranked number one in 26 countries at the time.
On October 6, 2026, the songs from this cult album will resonate in the Parisian venueL'Olympia. But Europe should also take the opportunity to perform new songs. Remember that the Scandinavian band plans to release a new album in September 2026. The icing on the cake is thatThe Damn Truth has been announced as a special guest for this concert at L'Olympia.
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 6, 2026
Location
L'Olympia
28 Boulevard des Capucines
75009 Paris 9
Official website
www.olympiahall.com
