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Lacuna Coil Announces Spring 2026 US Tour
12/17/2025, 12:01:48 PM
Overview of the Tour
Italian metal band Lacuna Coil has announced their Spring 2026 US tour, titled the "Sleepless Empire Tour," in support of their latest album, *Sleepless Empire*, released on February 14, 2025. The tour will feature 28 dates, kicking off on March 24, 2026, at the Gramercy Theater in New York City and concluding on May 1, 2026, at Empire Live in Albany, New York. The tour will include direct support from Escape the Fate, with alternating opening acts VOWWS and AXTY.
Tour Dates and Locations
The tour will traverse various cities across the United States, including:
- March 24: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
- March 25: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
- March 27: Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron
- March 28: Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
- March 29: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
- March 31: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
- April 2: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand at The Complex
- April 3: Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
- April 4: Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
- April 5: Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
- April 7: San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
- April 8: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
- April 10: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
- April 11: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
- April 12: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
- April 13: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
- April 15: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
- April 16: San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater
- April 17: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- April 19: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- April 21: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
- April 22: Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
- April 24: Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
- April 25: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
- April 26: Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
- April 28: Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
- April 29: Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
- May 1: Albany, NY @ Empire Live
Official Statements
Lacuna Coil expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating, "The Sleepless Empire Tour is heading your way. Catch us on the road with Escape The Fate, VOWWS, and AXTY." Tickets for the tour are currently available through a pre-sale using the code EMPIRE, with general sales starting on December 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with excitement from fans, there has been some criticism regarding the limited number of dates and cities included in the tour. Some fans expressed disappointment over the absence of certain major markets, suggesting that the tour could have included more locations to accommodate a wider audience.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Speaking on the video, vocalist Cristina Scabbia shares: “Filming the video for Hosting The Shadow at Aftershock, sharing the stage with my family in Lacuna Coil and with Randy Blythe was a truly cathartic experience.” — Cristina Scabbia, Vocalist
- “The new album comprises eleven new tracks; and each one is a richly textured soundtrack to a specific time and a place.” — Lacuna Coil
This tour marks a significant return for Lacuna Coil to the U.S. stage, promising to deliver their signature dark atmosphere and emotional intensity to fans across North America.
