German power metal legends HELLOWEEN have announced their 40th anniversary North American tour, running April 7 through May 2, 2026 across 16 dates in the United States and Canada. Finnish melodic metal outfit BEAST IN BLACK will serve as special guests on all dates.
2026 marks four decades since HELLOWEEN's self-titled debut EP launched one of the most important careers in the history of power metal. The band is celebrating with a tour that promises to span the full breadth of their catalog — from Keeper of the Seven Keys classics to material from their acclaimed 2023 comeback cycle. Their current lineup, which reunited original members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen alongside Andi Deris and Marcus Grosskopf, is widely regarded as the definitive HELLOWEEN incarnation.
The pairing with BEAST IN BLACK is well-suited: the Finnish act's melodic, keyboard-driven heavy metal shares the same DNA as classic HELLOWEEN while bringing a fresh energy to the package. Tickets are on sale now via helloween.org. Fans who miss the North American run can also catch the band at Download Festival 2026 in Donington Park this June.