Avatar

Prepare yourself for one of the most visually arresting and sonically devastating live experiences in heavy metal today. Avatar, the Swedish theatrical metal powerhouse, is bringing their signature blend of crushing riffs, operatic drama, and jaw-dropping stage production to fans across North America in 2026. Known for their face-painted personas, elaborate costumes, and a live show that blurs the line between concert and theatrical spectacle, Avatar delivers an experience that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. The tour sweeps through iconic venues including the Von Braun Center Mars Music Hall, The Tabernacle in Atlanta, The Mill & Mine, House of Blues Myrtle Beach, The Ritz in Raleigh, and Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, among others — treating audiences in each city to an unforgettable night of genre-defying metal mayhem. From May 5 onward, every show promises a setlist pulling from Avatar's acclaimed catalog, spanning ferocious anthems and haunting cinematic moments that showcase the band's unparalleled range. Whether you're a die-hard devotee of Avatar Country or discovering these Swedish maestros for the first time, this tour is an essential pilgrimage for any fan of heavy music. The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom provides an intimate yet electrifying backdrop where the energy between band and audience crackles with raw intensity. Arrive early, brace for impact, and surrender to the spectacle.