In a dramatic and long-awaited announcement, Amy Lee, the iconic voice of gothic rock and frontwoman of Evanescence, has revealed plans for her ambitious 2026 solo world tour, titled “Shadow Requiem.” Marking her return to global stages under her own name, this tour is being celebrated as a new era of musical exploration and emotional depth. With a brand-new set of songs and reinvented classics, Lee is once again ready to captivate the world.
The Shadow Requiem tour will launch on May 1, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, before moving through major European cities such as Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and Prague. After a brief stop in the UK for a headlining show at the Royal Albert Hall, the tour will continue across North America, including stops in New York City, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Seattle. The final leg will conclude in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2026, with a finale described as “ethereal and cinematic.”
Unlike her work with Evanescence, Shadow Requiem is being promoted as a deeply personal, orchestral-gothic journey, fusing classical instrumentation, haunting piano, and cinematic soundscapes with Amy Lee’s signature vocal power. She described the tour as “a requiem for the past and a rising voice for the present. It’s grief and beauty, darkness and light—everything I’ve carried into this moment.”
Accompanying the tour is an upcoming solo album also titled Shadow Requiem, expected for release in early April. The album will include new compositions in both English and Latin, with collaborations rumored to involve string quartets, film composers, and select guest vocalists from the alternative scene. Early teasers suggest a thematic focus on rebirth, loss, and the enduring nature of the soul.
Visually, the tour is expected to be nothing short of spectacular. Amy Lee is known for her theatrical live shows, and this production promises to elevate her gothic aesthetic to new heights. The stage design will reportedly feature cathedral-inspired arches, cascading veils, animated stained glass, and immersive lighting timed to emotional shifts in the music. Fans can expect a fusion of rock concert and dark opera.
Lee has also revealed that each performance will include reimagined renditions of Evanescence classics such as “My Immortal,” “Bring Me to Life,” “Lithium,” and “Going Under,” all arranged to match the orchestral themes of the tour. These familiar songs will be performed alongside entirely new material, blending old emotions with fresh expression.
“I wanted to create a show that felt like stepping into another world,” Lee explained in a recent interview. “This isn’t just a concert. It’s a sanctuary for every feeling we’ve buried, every story we’ve never told out loud. It’s vulnerable, and it’s real.”
Tickets for the Shadow Requiem tour will go on sale starting January 18, 2026, with special pre-sale access available to subscribers of Amy Lee’s official mailing list. VIP packages include early entry, exclusive merchandise, and access to a short pre-show piano set performed by Lee herself.
Beyond the music, Amy Lee has hinted at launching a companion artbook for the tour, featuring photography, handwritten lyrics, and visual interpretations of each song from the Shadow Requiem album. A limited-edition vinyl box set is also in the works, available only to fans attending the tour.
Critics and fans alike have expressed excitement over this new phase in Amy Lee’s creative evolution. With over two decades of influence in the alternative and rock world, Lee’s decision to embark on a solo tour signals a confident, bold expansion of her artistry. The Shadow Requiem tour is being heralded as a defining moment in the post-pandemic resurgence of theatrical live music.
As the world prepares for the return of one of its most distinctive voices, Shadow Requiem stands not just as a tour, but as a statement — a sonic and visual requiem for the shadows of yesterday, and a rising anthem for those still finding their light. With Amy Lee at the helm, 2026 promises to echo with power, emotion, and unrelenting beauty.
Stay tuned for tour visuals, ticket links, and more exclusive details as the countdown to Shadow Requiem begins.
