Europe

In 1986, the Swedish band Europe stamped its presence on the hard rock scene with The Final Countdown, a third album that became a landmark, driven by its title track and songs like "Rock the Night," "Carrie," "Cherokee," and "Ninja." Forty years later, the lineup led by Joey Tempest returns to L'Olympia Paris to celebrate this anniversary by performing the album in its entirety on 6 October 2026. The idea is simple and direct: revisit every track that shaped the band's identity, while expanding the set to include other songs from their catalogue, from classics to more recent material.

Europe uses this Paris date to highlight what defines their signature sound: melodic riffs, choruses crafted for the stage, and that immediately recognizable voice. With nods to their early years and undiminished energy, the band promises a programme faithful to its history, without unnecessary frills. Special guest The Damn Truth will open the evening. It's an event eagerly anticipated by those who grew up with The Final Countdown as well as by those discovering it today, set in the venue of L'Olympia Paris on 6 October 2026.