๐ฅ In Flames and Alissa White-Gluz Announce Epic Final Joint Tour in 2026: 32 Dates, Cities, and Details Unveiled ๐ฅย G๐จ
In a seismic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the global metal community, In Flames and Alissa White-Gluz have officially confirmed their Final Joint Tour in 2026 โ a monumental farewell collaboration spanning 32 dates across Europe, North America, and South America. This historic tour marks the end of an era for one of the most powerful alliances in modern metal, bringing together the melodic mastery of the Swedish legends In Flames and the ferocious, unmistakable voice of Alissa White-Gluz, best known as the frontwoman of Arch Enemy. Fans worldwide are already calling it โthe last great metal pilgrimage of the decade.โ

A Farewell Tour Forged in Fire
The announcement came through a live-streamed event where both acts appeared together, expressing excitement, nostalgia, and deep gratitude to fans who’ve supported their partnership for over a decade. This tour is not just a performance run โ it’s a celebration of collaboration, evolution, and the shared energy that In Flames and Alissa have created on stage time and time again.
Bjรถrn Gelotte of In Flames summarized the moment perfectly:
โThis isnโt just a tour. Itโs a grand finale. Weโre giving everything we have โ the biggest stage design, the longest setlists, and the most emotional performances of our careers.โ
Alissa White-Gluz echoed the sentiment, calling it:
โA farewell to a creative chapter I will never forget. Expect fire, fury, beauty, chaos โ the full spectrum of what metal can be.โ
Tour Scope: 32 Cities, 3 Continents, Infinite Energy
The Final Joint Tour spans three continents and is built to be the most ambitious production either act has ever mounted. From pyrotechnics that mirror In Flames’ iconic intensity to immersive visual storytelling shaped around Alissaโs distinctive artistic vision, every detail is crafted to make this tour unforgettable.
The 32-city route includes major metal capitals such as:
EUROPE (Opening Leg):
Stockholm โข Gothenburg โข Oslo โข Helsinki โข Berlin โข Warsaw โข Prague โข Vienna โข Zurich โข Milan โข Barcelona โข Paris โข London โข Manchester
NORTH AMERICA (Second Leg):
New York โข Toronto โข Montreal โข Chicago โข Dallas โข Denver โข Los Angeles โข Seattle โข Vancouver โข Atlanta โข Miami
SOUTH AMERICA (Final Leg):
Sรฃo Paulo โข Rio de Janeiro โข Buenos Aires โข Santiago โข Bogotรก โข Mexico City
The tour opens in Gothenburg, Sweden โ the birthplace of melodic death metal โ and concludes with a massive, emotionally charged finale in Mexico City, a location both acts say holds a uniquely passionate fanbase.
A Setlist Built for the Ages
While the full setlist remains secret, insiders confirm that the show will be divided into three massive chapters:
1๏ธโฃ In Flames Full Power Set
Featuring classics like:
Only for the Weak
Take This Life
Cloud Connected
The Quiet Place
Pinball Map
Plus new 2026 exclusives rumored to be part of an upcoming anniversary project.
2๏ธโฃ Alissa White-Gluz Solo + Special Features
Alissa will perform a hybrid set including:
Fan-favorite Arch Enemy anthems
Her solo material
New collaborative singles written specifically for this tour
Her performances will incorporate cinematic visuals, atmospheric lighting, and narrative elements inspired by mythology and rebellion.
3๏ธโฃ The Epic Joint Finale
For the grand finale each night, In Flames and Alissa unite on stage for reimagined versions of:
Ropes
Only for the Weak ft. Alissa
A brand-new 2026 collaboration track, expected to be the final closing song of the tour
This joint segment is expected to be the emotional centerpiece of every show โ a celebration, a goodbye, and a thank-you fused into one blazing performance.
Production: Their Largest Show Ever
Expect:
๐ฅ 40+ flame cannons and advanced pyro engineering
๐ฅ Full LED cinematic backdrop telling a story across the tour
๐ Earth-shaking sound system designed for festival-level cities
๐ค A thematic stage aesthetic blending Swedish metal grit with Alissaโs icy, ethereal visual identity
๐ฅ A cast of guest musicians appearing on select dates
This isnโt just a tour โ itโs a world-building experience.
Fan Reaction: A Global Eruption
Within hours of the announcement, social media erupted with millions of posts, fan art, edits, and emotional tributes. Metal communities across Reddit, Discord, TikTok, and Instagram describe the tour as:
โThe Avengers of modern metal.โ
โA final chapter written in flames.โ
โThe most important collaborative tour since the early 2000s.โ
Pre-sale interest surged so rapidly that multiple venues are reportedly preparing for second-day adds, though no extra dates have yet been confirmed.
A Legacy Signed in Steel
This Final Joint Tour is more than a farewell โ itโs a testament to how two forces in metal shaped an entire generation. From festival stages to arena dominations, from guest features to global influence, In Flames and Alissaโs collaboration has become one of the most beloved cross-band partnerships in heavy music.
As Alissa said during the announcement:
โWeโre not closing a door โ weโre sealing a legacy.โ
And as the world prepares for what could be the most emotionally charged metal tour of the decade, one truth shines bright:
2026 belongs to In Flames and Alissa White-Gluz. Their final blaze will be legendary.
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