SABATON Announces 21-Show Arena Tour Of Sweden For January/February 2027

Swedish metallers SABATON have announced a 21-date arena tour of their home country for January/February 2027.

The band states: "After the unforgettable nights we shared together at Sweden Rock Festival and our huge shows in Stockholm and Gothenburg last year, we're excited to announce our return in 2027 with The Grand Swedish Arena Tour! This time, we're going all in with a 21-show arena tour across the country, and we'll be joined by our brother HULKOFF."

Tickets for "Den Stora Sverigeturnén III" will go on general sale on Monday, June 15 at 10am CEST at www.sabaton.net/tour.

2027 "Den Stora Sverigeturnén III" tour dates:

Jan. 29 - Kiruna, Arena Arctica
Jan. 30 - Boden, Bodens Energi Arena
Feb. 01 - Umeå, Umeå Energi Arena Vind
Feb. 02 - Sundsvall, Sporthallen
Feb. 03 - Sandviken, Ferrum Arena
Feb. 05 - Östersund, Sporthallen
Feb. 06 - Leksand, Tegera Arena
Feb. 07 - Eskilstuna, Volvo CE Arena
Feb. 09 - Visby, Destination Gotland Arena
Feb. 11 - Skövde, Arena Skövde
Feb. 12 - Hammarö, Hammarö Arena
Feb. 13 - Linköping, SAAB Arena
Feb. 14 - Södertälje, Täljehallen
Feb. 16 - Karlskrona, Brinova Arena
Feb. 18 - Trollhättan, Nova Arena
Feb. 19 - Örebro, Conventum Arena
Feb. 20 - Kosta, Craft Arena
Feb. 23 - Varberg, Arena Varberg
Feb. 25 - Mölnlycke, Wallenstam Arena
Feb. 26 - Jönköping, Elmia
Feb. 27 - Lund, Sparbanken Skåne Arena

Earlier this month, SABATON announced a second part to the European "The Legendary Tour", set to take place in April/May 2027.

Last year's leg of "The Legendary Tour" brought in an audience of over 260,000 people in 13 different countries, with 420 tons of equipment marking the biggest ever arena tour production ever seen from a rock band.

The spring 2027 run takes in 15 different countries, including shows at Dublin's 3ARENA, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Birmingham NEC.

Three months ago, SABATON announced the new dates for its previously postponed North American tour. The band called off the original shows in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström sufficient time to heal from "inflammation in his arms".

SABATON's North American tour was scheduled to kick off February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and hit venues across the U.S. and Canada, including major stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston before wrapping April 20 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The new dates will launch on September 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and conclude on December 12 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

SABATON kicked off the European leg of its "The Legendary Tour" on November 14, 2025 at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. The band teased the 20-city European trek as "a huge celebration of SABATON's music, storytelling and the incredible bond they share with their fans", featuring "The Legendary Orchestra and other surprises," resulting in "something unprecedented." "The Legendary Tour" was SABATON's first headlining tour in support of the band's eleventh studio album, "Legends", which arrived on October 17, 2025 via Better Noise Music.

Throughout the aptly titled "Legends", which blends rock and history for fans of all ages, SABATON delves into some of history's greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D'arc (also known as Joan Of Arc),Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.

"Legends" is available across various different physical formats and retailer exclusives, including CD, 2CD digibook, 2CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition),11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl color and exclusive artwork each),additional exclusive vinyl colors and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl color, the 2CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format).

Among 11 unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, "Legends" is available as the "Hannibal Edition" and the "Miyamoto Musashi Edition", which are linked to the song releases for "Lightning At The Gates" (Hannibal) and "The Duelist" (Miyamoto Musashi).

"Legends" is a rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs, and epic choruses. It marks a bold evolution in storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history's most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs, they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists, and revolutionaries.

SABATON have always had a signature focus on writing songs about historical battles, wars, and acts of heroism that have solidified their impact with their loyal and longtime fans. They've collaborated closely with its network of specialists, developed over the years since the launch of the Sabaton History Channel on YouTube, to make sure this new album is once again as close to reality as possible.

SABATON continues to work with graphic artist Peter Sallai to create the striking album artwork, and producer Jonas Kjellgren is once again behind the boards from his Swedish Black Lounge Studios to create the classic SABATON sound the band is now known for.

In the more than two decades since the band's launch, SABATON has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide, and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they've earned gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. Eight of their albums scored Top 10 international chart status, and six claimed the Top 5. SABATON has earned eight Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. Grammy Award) as "Best Heavy Metal" band. They've accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and two billion views on YouTube.

Guitarist Thobbe Englund originally joined SABATON in April 2012 and amicably parted ways with the band in July 2016 to focus on his personal life and expand his creativity. He rejoined SABATON in February 2024.

Photo credit: Steve Bright