Judas Priest are gearing up for another thunderous assault on Europe. The heavy metal icons have officially confirmed their massive Summer 2026 Faith-keepers European Tour, a run that promises to celebrate more than fifty years of screaming guitars, leather-clad showmanship, and the immortal spirit of true metal.
With the tour named Faith-keepers, Priest are sending a message: after decades at the forefront of the genre, they remain the steadfast guardians of heavy metal, unbroken, undefeated, and unwilling to slow down.
A Tour That Honors The Past and Drives Into The Future
Fresh off the success of Invincible Shield, one of the most acclaimed albums of their later era, Judas Priest are once again proving that their creative energy hasn’t dimmed. The Faith-keepers tour arrives at a moment when the band is firing on all cylinders, live, in the studio, and in the hearts of fans.
The tour’s title nods to the band’s enduring bond with their audience. Judas Priest aren’t just performing shows, they’re reaffirming a covenant with generations of fans who’ve kept the flame burning from the 1970s to today.
Cities, Arenas, And Festivals: The Metal March Across Europe
The 2026 tour will see Judas Priest hit some of Europe’s most iconic arenas and festival stages. Confirmed stops include:
- Germany – Neu-Ulm, Halle, and the legendary Loreley Amphitheatre
- Poland – Warsaw’s COS Torwar
- Czech Republic – Ostrava Arena
- Slovakia – Nepala Arena in Bratislava
- The Netherlands – Tilburg’s renowned 013 venue
- France – Carhaix-Plouguer for Motocultor Festival
- Spain – Pamplona and Valencia, bringing the heat to roaring Southern crowds
With more dates rumored to follow, the Faith-keepers tour is shaping up to be one of the band’s most sweeping European campaigns in years.
What Fans Can Expect: A Career-Spanning Metal Experience
Judas Priest have always excelled at balancing the old and the new, and this tour is poised to be no different. Fans can expect:
⚡ Classics that defined heavy metal
“Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye,” “Painkiller,” “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’,” “Victim of Changes”—the songs that forged an entire genre.
⚡New anthems from Invincible Shield
Tracks that capture the band’s modern firepower without losing the razor-sharp bite of their early years.
⚡A live show that still hits with full force
Rob Halford’s command of the stage, the dual-guitar attack of Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, and the rhythmic power of Ian Hill and Scott Travis remain a formidable combination.
And with the band planning to begin work on their 20th studio album in 2026, there’s speculation that Priest may even preview new material onstage.
A Testament To Their Legacy And Their Longevity
Most bands fade. Judas Priest ascend.
At a point when many peers have slowed down or stepped away, the Metal Gods continue to deliver world-class performances that younger acts struggle to match. The Faith-keepers Tour is more than a victory lap, it’s proof that Judas Priest remain one of the essential live bands in rock.
For European metal fans, this is not just another tour announcement.
It’s a call to arms. A reminder of why Judas Priest stand among the greatest metal bands of all time.
The Faith-keepers are coming.
Europe, prepare the steel.
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