Savatage - Prelude to Madness - Summer Tour 2026

Name: Savatage - Prelude to Madness - Summer Tour 2026
Start: 2026-08-12T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-12T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Leipzig

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 18:30

Leipzig, Germany

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Savatage - Prelude to Madness - Summer Tour 2026 — Leipzig

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Savatage takes the stage in Leipzig on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 18:30 as part of the summer tour "Prelude to Madness". This is one of two German dates for the band - the second show happens in Bonn the following day. The legendary heavy metal group brings a program drawing from across its extensive catalogue. Metal fans will experience the energy and artistry the band has delivered for decades.

Savatage — also plays in other cities (1)

Thu, 13 Aug Bonn

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About: Savatage

Pioneers of progressive and symphonic metal from Florida, Savatage built their reputation on dramatic rock operas and a raw, theatrical live show spanning four decades of heavy music. After more than twenty years away from European stages, they are back - touring with the classic lineup and fresh archival releases.

Studio albums released

20+

Years without European headline shows before 2025 comeback

100+

Shows on 1990 Gutter Ballet tour (documented on new live album)

What's new

2026-06
Savatage released the previously unreleased live album 'Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)' via earMUSIC on June 26, 2026, restored from original master tapes.
2026-06
Drummer Jeff Plate missed the first two shows of the 2026 'Prelude To Madness' European tour for medical reasons; Blas Elias (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) filled in.
2025-11
Savatage announced their 'Prelude To Madness' summer 2026 European tour, featuring nine headline shows and festival appearances including Wacken Open Air.

Tour

IstanbulBucharestWarsawLeipzigLeeuwardenOberhausenLondonZurichMunichDesselMilanBarcelonaThessalonikiSölvesborgNancy

Tracks

Hall of the Mountain King1987 breakthrough album, first collaboration with producer Paul O'Neill

Gutter Ballet1989/1990 album marking the shift to symphonic and operatic metal

Streets: A Rock Opera1991 concept album, widely regarded as one of their finest works

Edge of Thorns1993 album; released shortly before guitarist Criss Oliva's death

Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)1995 single from Dead Winter Dead, charted and later became the foundation of Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Recent shows

Jun 5, 2026 Zénith de Nancy, Maxéville (FR)
Jun 4, 2026 Festival Stage, Norje (SE)
Jun 28, 2025 Terra Republic, Katerini (GR)

Savatage - Prelude to Madness - Summer Tour 2026

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