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Europe: The Final Countdown - 40th Anniversary Tour

The show consists of a set list that looks back on the band's career, culminating in a complete performance of the album “The Final Countdown.”

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In 1986, Swedish rock icons Europe released their groundbreaking third album, “The Final Countdown,” which catapulted the group to international fame, with the title single reaching No. 1 in 25 countries worldwide. The multi-platinum album topped the charts internationally, with four Top 40 singles and over 60 weeks on the US Billboard charts.

Due to the song's continued success in the digital age, the band received an award from YouTube in 2022 as the first Swedish band ever to reach one billion views for a single song... and of course, the number continues to rise, as it stands at nearly 1.4 billion views to date.

The “The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary” tour will visit 12 countries, including the UK, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, with a total of 19 concerts. The show consists of a set list that looks back on the band's career, culminating in a complete performance of the album “The Final Countdown.”Tickets for the German shows of “The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary” tour will be available exclusively at from 10:00 a.m. on November 27, 2025. General ticket sales will start at 10:00 a.m. on November 28. Canadian breakout stars THE DAMN TRUTH will be special guests at the concerts in Stuttgart and Berlin. Since the release of "The Fin

The band is one of the few artists that has retained its classic lineup, and their 12th studio album will be released in 2026. The album, whose title is not yet known, was recorded in October 2025 at RMV Studios in Stockholm with renowned producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, The Pixies, Royal Blood, Opeth).

Joey Tempest: "Forty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and we are about to play TFC in full for the second time in our career, along with other hits and our favorite songs from our upcoming album.It's going to be fantastic—we're working to make sure the production and the show live up to this very special occasion."

Runtime: Fri, 16/10/2026 to Mon, 19/10/2026

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