Evanescence - World Tour (2026)
Evanescence are returning to Toronto next summer with their first solo headline rock show in 15 years. Joining them will be Canadian metalcore juggernauts Spiritbox and English rock duo Nova Twins. While the nostalgia factor is undeniable, Evanescence don't seem keen on leaning on it. Unlike other alt acts mining anniversaries and full album performances, Evanescence have their sights set forward with a new record expected early next year. It's a bold move that places the Weight Of The World on their next chapter. With a brutal Monday timeslot and a growingly patient fanbase, this presale could play out in a number of interesting ways.
Here's what's shaping the Toronto stop.
The facts
- Who: Evanescence | Support: Spiritbox, Nova Twins
- When: Monday, June 29th, 2026 | 6:30PM
- Where: RBC Amphitheatre | 16,069 Capacity
- Why: Touring behind an album anticipated for release in early 2026
- Last Toronto show: Scotiabank Arena (Opening for Muse) (03/09/23)
- Nearest stop: Montreal (06/30)
Presale Dates
- Front Of The Line Amex, VIP Packages: Dec 2 @ 8AM
- Artist: Dec 2 @ 12PM (Sign Up before Oct 10)
- Live Nation, Ticketmaster: Dec 3 @ 10AM
- Live Insider, Spotify: Dec 4 @ 10AM
- General Public: Dec 5 @ 10AM
Ticket Links
Monday, June 29: Ticketmaster | TickPick | Stubhub TBD
Note: Tickets found on 3rd party sites (i.e Stubhub, TickPick) before presale are all speculative tickets. It's strongly discouraged to buy these tickets. Here is a fun read for more information about the topic.
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💡How I rate shows
- Various factors are considered, including community sentiment, time since last show, pricing, proximity to nearby dates, and more
- Each factor is given a positive or negative score. Positive scores swing in the direction of Buy, and negative scores swing towards Wait
- Factors sum up to one score, which becomes the FaceValue Verdict: Buy or Wait
The factors
Here's everything pushing this presale up or down the FaceValue scale.
First solo headline, standard Toronto show in 15 years ++
Their last show would have been opening for Muse in 2023. Before that, a co-headline with Lindsey Stirling on the same stage in 2018 and an orchestral set in 2017. You have to go all the way back to the Sound Academy days in 2011 to remember Evanescence's last solo headline rock gig. Fans have been awaiting a show like this for ages.
Strong, buzzy support +
Though it seems they're not confident enough to stand alone on this tour. Canadian metalcore outfit Spiritbox appears on the poster with arguably more prominent typography than Evanescence. They've been on a steady upward trajectory, dominating hard rock playlist placement and being no stranger to Toronto with 5 shows here in the last 4 years. English duo Nova Twins, who have also been on a steady incline, will be joining as well.
Fanbase isn't the type to FOMO in --
In contrast to pop acts whose core fanbases will jump on presales the second they open, Evanescence's audience have been around long enough to know better. They're less likely to bite on lavish VIP packages and will wait for prices to make sense or even shop around nearby dates. Expect more tepid presale urgency here.
Uphill battle to regain momentum --
The band's early catalog has pierced its talons across multiple generations at this point. But the band doesn't seem keen on cashing in on the nostalgia. What could have easily been an anniversary tour, Evanescence has opted to tour under more general, modern branding, with only sparse mentions of a new album anticipated in early 2026. The band finds themselves in a tough spot where they know many, if not most, will be there to hear older material, but they want to look ahead to the upcoming chapter for the band. Fan excitement around that new chapter hasn't exactly taken shape yet, so Evanescence is placing a lot of faith in the new material to sell tickets.
Monday early-evening timing -
Not doing them any favours is that Monday timeslot. It limits demand, especially from casual buyers or anyone travelling in from outside the city.
My recommendation is Wait. While the bill is stacked with buzzy openers, Evanescence themselves haven't given fans much of a reason to scramble for the presale. With muted hype around the new album, playing on a Monday, and a FOMO-averse fanbase, prices are more likely to fall than spike. Unless you're aiming for specific seats, patience will definitely pay off.
