Dream Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Tour Across Asia and Australia in 2026
Dream Theater, the GRAMMY®-winning progressive metal band, will celebrate four decades of musical innovation wiht an extensive tour across asia and Australia in 2026. The “An Evening With Dream Theater – 40th Anniversary Tour” promises a career-spanning setlist,featuring both beloved classics and tracks from their latest album,Parasomnia.
The tour is notably noteworthy for the highly anticipated return of original drummer Mike Portnoy, who will rejoin core members James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, and Jordan Rudess. According too a company release, the reunion marks a meaningful moment for both the band and its dedicated fanbase.
The Asia-Pacific leg of the tour will commence in India, with performances scheduled for January 30th in Bengaluru at the Phoenix Marketcity Back arena and February 1st in Kolkata at the Aquatic Ground. From there, the band will travel to Singapore for a show on February 3rd at The Star Theatre – their first performance in the city-state in nearly a decade. Tickets for the Singapore concert will go on sale October 31st, 2025, via BookMyShow.
2026 Asia & Australia Tour Dates
Here’s a complete list of confirmed tour dates:
- January 30 – Phoenix Marketcity Back Arena, Bengaluru, India
- February 1 – Aquatic Ground, Kolkata, India
- February 3 – The Star Theatre, Singapore
- February 7 – Madya Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
- February 10 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, Australia
- February 12 – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Australia
- February 14 – ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney, Australia
- February 15 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia
- February 20-22 – Sol travel Hall, Seoul, South Korea
- february 25 – Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
- February 28 – Ai plaza Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
- March 2 – Number Hatch, Osaka, Japan
- March 3 – Okayama Civic Hall, Okayama, Japan
Why is this tour happening? Dream Theater is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a band. Who is involved? The tour features the core lineup of James LaBrie,John Petrucci,John Myung,and Jordan Rudess,with the significant addition of original drummer Mike Portnoy. What will the tour entail? The “An Evening With Dream Theater – 40th Anniversary Tour” will showcase a career-spanning setlist across Asia and Australia. How did it end? The tour is currently scheduled to conclude on March 3rd, 2026, in Okayama, Japan, with no further dates announced as of this release.
The tour’s announcement has generated significant buzz within the progressive metal community, with many fans expressing excitement about Portnoy’s return. Known for their genre-defying compositions, Dream Theater’s anniversary shows are intended as a tribute to their enduring legacy. One analyst noted that the tour represents a unique opportunity for fans to witness the evolution of one of metal’s most respected bands live.
For the latest updates and ticket information, visit dreamtheater.net/tour.
