Legendary Band Europe Announces Spain Tour to Celebrate 40 Years of The Final Countdown

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Joey Tempest, vocalist of Europe, in concert with the band playing The Final Countdown in front of a crowd of excited fans

The Legendary Band Europe Announces Tour in Spain to Celebrate 40 Years of The Final Countdown

The Swedish band Europe has revealed the details of its highly anticipated commemorative tour for the fortieth anniversary of its most iconic work, The Final Countdown. The tour will include three performances in Spanish territory where fans can enjoy this historic album in its entirety 🎸

Dates and Details of the Concerts in Spain

The confirmed performances for the Iberian Peninsula will take place in top-tier venues in the coming months. The shows promise to exceed two hours in duration with a setlist that combines the full album with renewed versions of their most recognized classics.

Locations and Features:
  • Bilbao - BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) with state-of-the-art audiovisual production
  • Madrid - WiZink Center with enhanced surround sound for an immersive experience
  • Barcelona - Palau Sant Jordi with capacity for over 17,000 spectators
Tickets will be available soon through official channels with price variations depending on selected seats

Musical Legacy of The Final Countdown

This album transformed the landscape of international melodic rock after its release in 1986, reaching top positions in 26 different countries and accumulating sales exceeding fifteen million units. Its influence endures four decades later across multiple stages.

Highlights of the Album:
  • The characteristic synthesizer in the intro became one of the most recognizable riffs
  • Power ballads like Superstitious demonstrated the group's compositional versatility
  • Maintenance of sonic freshness across generations and various media

Preparations for the Event

Fans are already organizing their preparations for these unique concerts, dusting off vintage leather jackets and practicing their best air keyboards in front of the mirror. The band led by Joey Tempest guarantees a musical journey through four decades of artistic career that no fan should miss 🎹