Europe

Europe returns to the stage in Sweden on 24 October 2026 at B-K, Stockholm. Formed in 1979 around vocalist Joey Tempest and guitarist John Norum, the band shaped a melodic hard rock style that blends soaring vocals, bright keyboards and incisive guitar work. The mid‑80s brought worldwide exposure with The Final Countdown, followed by singles like Carrie and Rock the Night. Before that, Wings of Tomorrow had already set their direction, while later records such as Prisoners in Paradise, Start from the Dark and War of Kings explored a tougher, blues‑tinged sound.

Live, the Tempest–Norum core steers a set that moves from the metallic edge of the early years to the darker tones of their 2000s catalog. The classics sit alongside deeper cuts, arranged with their current approach: tight grooves, broad keyboard layers and melodic solos. Expect a timeline of songs spanning four decades, from early heavy metal roots to modern hard rock, played by a lineup that knows how to balance hooks, dynamics and precision in their home country.