Just under a month before the start of Nightmare’s first European tour, it has been announced that some of the scheduled shows have been cancelled. This announcement was shared on tour organisation Envol Production’s social media with unavoidable production conflicts as the reason. Due to this decision, shows in Munich (28 January), Budapest (30 January), Warsaw (31 January) and Madrid (2 February) have been cancelled and the European tour will now consist of five shows.
2025 marks a special year for Nightmare, with the five-piece band celebrating their 25th anniversary. Titled NIGHTMARE The WORLD TOUR 極東乱心天國 (Kyokutou Ranshin Tengoku), which fans may recognise contains references to previous releases by the rock band, the tour now consists of shows in Helsinki, London, Paris, Cologne and Hamburg.
The band has gained popularity over the years thanks to their hard but melodic sound and willingness to explore new genres and styles. They are known for their ability to combine intensity with emotional depth, which has made them a prominent name in the Japanese rock scene. In almost 25 years, the rock band has built an extensive discography, with more than 30 singles, as well as a good number of best-of albums, several live albums and 11 studio albums, the most recent of which NOX:LUX was released in 2022. The visual kei band’s most recent release is the single Rebel, released in November.
NIGHTMARE First European Tour 2025 Dates
Saturday 18 January, 2025: Ääniwalli – Helsinki, Finland
Sunday 19 January, 2025: O₂ Islington Academy – London, United Kingdom
Tuesday 21 January, 2025: Alhambra – Paris, France
Thursday 23 January, 2025: Kantine – Cologne, Germany
Saturday 25 January, 2025: Kaiserkeller – Hamburg, Germany
More information about the tour and ticket sales can be found on tour operator Envol Production’s website.
