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Obscura

Obscura Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 89,524
Category Progressive Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal
Concerts
Feb
07
MJC O TOTEM
Rillieux-la-pape
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Feb
08
La Nau Locales de Ensayo
Barcelona
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Feb
09
Sala mon
Madrid
Tickets
Feb
10
LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo
Lisboa
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Feb
11
Groove Estudios Y Ensayos
Portugalete
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Feb
12
Le Rex de Toulouse
Toulouse
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Feb
13
UBU
Rennes
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Feb
15
Asylum
Birmingham
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Feb
16
Rebellion
Manchester
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Feb
17
Whelan's
Dublin
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Feb
18
Thekla
Bristol
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Feb
19
O2 Academy Islington
London
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Feb
20
Petit Bain
Paris
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Feb
21
Effenaar
Eindhoven
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Feb
22
Headcrash
Hamburg
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Feb
23
Gebäude 9
Cologne
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Feb
24
Lido
Berlin
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Feb
25
Klub Łącznik
Wrocław
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Feb
26
Futurum Music Bar
Praha
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Feb
27
Backstage Halle
Munich
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Apr
20
Brick By Brick
San Diego
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Apr
22
Mesa Theater
Grand Junction
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Apr
23
The Oriental Theater
Denver
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Apr
24
The Granada
Lawrence
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Apr
25
Trees
Dallas
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Apr
28
Conduit
Winter Park
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Apr
29
Hangar 1819
Greensboro
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Apr
30
Canal Club
Richmond
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May
01
Gramercy Theatre
New York
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May
02
Middle East Downstairs
Cambridge
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May
03
Salle Montaigne
Québec
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May
04
Overflow Brewing Company
Ottawa
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May
05
Théâtre Fairmount
Montréal
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May
06
Lee's Palace
Toronto
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May
07
Preserving Underground
New Kensington
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May
08
Reggies Rock Club
Chicago
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May
09
Cabooze
Minneapolis
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May
10
The Park Theatre
Winnipeg
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May
12
The Starlite Room
Edmonton
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May
13
Dickens
Calgary
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May
15
Rickshaw Theatre
Vancouver
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May
16
El Corazon
Seattle
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May
17
Bossanova Ballroom
Portland
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May
18
DNA Lounge
San Francisco
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May
20
Sunshine Theater
Albuquerque
Tickets
May
22
1720™
Los Angeles
Tickets
Sep
20
Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest
İstanbul
Tickets
About Obscura
Germany-based metal band Obscura launch trilogy concept on stunning new album A Valediction. The group’s first (sixth overall) album for Nuclear Blast pivots on many fronts. Advanced, elegant, and yet refreshing, A Valediction sums up past endeavors effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into the future. Obscura are fan-renowned and critically acclaimed for challenging and then expanding upon norms. From Cosmogenesis (2009) through Diluvium (2018), the band flourished and made significant progress in a musical genre unprepared for a creative shot of German invention. A Valediction spearheads Obscura into a new era of extreme metal. Guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer founded Obscura in 2002. Early on, he set out to improve, redefine, and push forward. Under his self-label creation, the Bavarian released debut album Retribution (2006), followed by heavy touring throughout Europe. Word quickly spread that a brand-new band from the south of Germany was on the rise. Buzz lead to a deal with U.S.-based Relapse Records. The first record out was Cosmogenesis. In Europe, Metal Hammer Germany awarded the album 6/7 while in the U.S. Cosmogenesis hit the Billboard charts at #71. The cross-continental praise and fevered momentum landed Obscura on high-profile tours in Europe, North America, and Japan. When follow-up Omnivium arrived in 2011, they upped their chart success (Billboard #11; Media Control #14), received more accolades from publications like Terrorizer, Rock Hard, and Decibel, had another massive round-world tour cycle, while enhancing and making progress on their clever brutality. Obscura further developed their sound on Akróasis (2016). Moored by jaw-dropping tracks like “Sermon of the Seven Suns,” “Ode to the Sun,” and the title track, Akróasis elevated Obscura to the highest levels of international renown, having climbed up the Billboard charts (#5) as well as earning top marks in Rock Hard (8.5/10), Metal Hammer Germany (6/7), and Revolver (4/5). The Germans toured the world yet again, playing over 100 shows in support of Akróasis. Obscura’s most significant accomplishment was, however, just around the corner. The final part of a tetralogy, Diluvium (2018), fiercely pursued Obscura’s multi-album transformation into musical innovators and metal powerhouses. Music videos for the title track, “Emergent Evolution” and “Mortification of the Vulgar Sun,” in concert with a substantial interest in virtuosic, forward-thinking metal, posited Obscura in the good graces (yet again) of the worldwide press in addition to rocketing up, for the very first time, the official album charts in Germany (#58) and Switzerland (#93). The Germans also topped out at #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart with Diluvium. Obscura’s stats have been impressive: Twenty years active; six highly prized albums; over 600 shows on four continents. Worldwide fan and press engagement—the videos for “The Anticosmic Overload,” “Akróasis,” and “Diluvium” have over 4.5 million views—is only getting stronger the longer Obscura continue to offer up and interact with (via play-throughs and member/gear spotlights) their very captive audience. This is only the tip of Kummerer’s custom ESP guitar, however. A Valediction finds Obscura turning the page to a new chapter in the band’s evolution. A year in the works, the songwriting sessions followed a new approach, where the framework was relaxed, allowing new inspirations, imagining, and opportunities to arise. Songs like the opening epic “Forsaken,” the ’80s-tinted “When Stars Collide” (featuring Soilwork/The Night Flight Orchestra frontman Björn Strid), the brutal groove of “Devoured Usurper,” the ethereal artistry of “Heritage,” and the fleet-fingered title track benefitted compositionally (refined structures) and aesthetically (more dynamism) from Obscura’s restyled songwriting stratagem. Obscura wrote, recorded, and finalized A Valediction during the pandemic. The stipulations of working during this time allowed Obscura to work cross-country, tracking each respective part—drums, guitar, and bass—in national studios across The Netherlands, Austria, and Germany. Once the pieces were completed, the recordings were shipped off to award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström and Studio Fredman (In Flames, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Kummerer and Münzner completed vocals and acoustic guitars using custom-built ENGL amps. Nordström was also tapped to mix and master. The final result is a deeper, heavier, yet more rounded production. Lyrically, A Valediction is layered in structure and meaning. The word ‘valediction,’ by definition, deals with goodbyes and farewells. In a way, this is auf wiedersehen to the four-part album series while also addressing complex topics of Kummerer’s personal life. Instead of obscuring issues of loss, death, and abandonment in metaphor and allusion, the German laid bare his torment across songs like “Forsaken,” “Solaris,” “In Unity,” “The Neuromancer,” and “In Adversity.” But for every line of desperation, he also offers positivity. Indeed, new beginnings—physical, emotional, or environmental—can provide light in the darkness. Lauded artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Helloween) was brought on board to visualize the leitmotif. The bronze-themed colorway Kantor used exemplifies Obscura’s resistance to individual and sonic corrosion. In 2021, Obscura will lighthouse their musical prowess, thematic complexity, and lyrical ambition on A Valediction. The group continue to be a beacon for change. No doubt Obscura’s new stats will amaze, but what they’re focused on is the release of A Valediction and then taking it on the road. Several high-caliber tours of Europe, North America, and Asia are planned through to 2023, with routes are in the works for the band to visit Australia, South America, and beyond. Truly, there is no band quite like Obscura. A Valediction proves that persistence, perseverance, and enterprising minds can achieve anything. Welcome to the next level!
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Genres
Progressive Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal
Band members
David Diepold - Drums, Steffen Kummerer - Vocals & Guitars, Jeroen Paul Thesseling - Bass, Christian Münzner - Guitars
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What fans are saying
Mike
5 / 5
For me it was a night of amazing bass players! New bassist for beyond creation was awesome but definitely miss Dominic. Have to see him play live one day!!!
Voltage Lounge Philadelphia, PA
Sep 29, 2018
Guus
5 / 5
The concert was absolutely awesome! Great sound quality, the musicians were in great shape; I'm happy with my bass tab book for the Diluvium album!
Patronaat Haarlem, Netherlands
Feb 04, 2019
Brian
5 / 5
Awesome!! They put on a such a great show!! The opening acts were excellent as well!! It’s a win - win !!!!
Sonia Live Music Venue Cambridge, MA
Feb 27, 2022
Antonio
5 / 5
First time seeing Obscura live, and was a great experience. I met the whole band and took some pictures with them. Amazing!
Catedral Café SV San Salvador, El Salvador
Nov 16, 2023
Jordan
5 / 5
Fractal Universe slays! Obscure in shape, as usual. The two other bands a bit redundant, but I am beyond happy overall!
Proxima Warsaw, Poland
Feb 29, 2020
Sandro
5 / 5
A masterclass in virtuosity. Incredible! It’s a shame there were so many shows happening on the same night in Prague.
New club Chmelnice Prague, Czechia
Sep 15, 2022
Samuel
5 / 5
Amazing show and great VIP package. Make sure to get it if going to the show. The guys are awesome!
Knitting Factory Brooklyn, NY
Sep 27, 2018
Blaise
5 / 5
blown away by this whole lineup, been waiting years to see obscura and it was more than worth it
The Haven Orlando, FL
Oct 01, 2018
Pablo
5 / 5
A pesar de que pudo haber tenido un mejor sonido, menos espera afuera, fue un muy buen concierto \w/
Ace Of Spades - Club Bogotá, Colombia
Nov 05, 2023
Adolfredo
4 / 5
Great performance from all bands. Sound mix was a bit chaotic but it’s a metal show after all
Sala Caracol Madrid, Spain
Sep 19, 2022
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Obscura Tour Cities
Winter Park, FL Paris, France Seattle, WA Portugalete, Spain Denver, CO New York, NY San Francisco, CA Rennes, France Dallas, TX Bristol, United Kingdom Cologne, Germany Eindhoven, Netherlands Toronto, ON Richmond, VA Lisboa, Portugal Albuquerque, NM Madrid, Spain Hamburg, Germany Vancouver, BC Edmonton, AB Birmingham, United Kingdom Grand Junction, CO San Diego, CA Greensboro, NC Berlin, Germany Los Angeles, CA Barcelona, Spain Lawrence, KS Montréal, QC Québec, QC Munich, Germany Minneapolis, MN Dublin, Ireland İstanbul, Turkey London, United Kingdom Cambridge, MA Winnipeg, MB Rillieux-la-Pape, France Calgary, AB New Kensington, PA Toulouse, France Portland, OR Chicago, IL Manchester, United Kingdom Ottawa, ON

Frequently Asked Questions About Obscura

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Obscura on tour?

Yes, Obscura is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Obscura concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Obscura tour is scheduled for 47 dates across 45 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Obscura scheduled to play?

Obscura is scheduled to play 47 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Obscura tour start?

Obscura’s tour starts Feb 07, 2025 and ends on Sep 20, 2025. They will play 45 cities; their most recent concert was held in Rillieux-la-pape at MJC O TOTEM and their next upcoming concert will be in Paris at Petit Bain.

What venues is Obscura performing at?

As part of the Obscura tour, Obscura is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Feb 07 - Rillieux-la-pape, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes @ MJC O TOTEM
Feb 08 - Barcelona, Spain @ La Nau Locales de Ensayo
Feb 09 - Madrid, MD @ Sala mon
Feb 10 - Lisboa, Lisboa @ LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo
Feb 11 - Portugalete, PV @ Groove Estudios Y Ensayos
Feb 12 - Toulouse, France @ Le Rex de Toulouse
Feb 13 - Rennes, Bretagne @ UBU
Feb 15 - Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Asylum
Feb 16 - Manchester, United Kingdom @ Rebellion
Feb 17 - Dublin, County Dublin @ Whelan's
Feb 18 - Bristol, England @ Thekla
Feb 19 - London, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Islington
Feb 20 - Paris, Île-de-France @ Petit Bain
Feb 21 - Eindhoven, 06 @ Effenaar
Feb 22 - Hamburg, Germany @ Headcrash
Feb 23 - Cologne, Germany @ Gebäude 9
Feb 24 - Berlin, 16 @ Lido
Feb 25 - Wrocław, Dolnośląskie @ Klub Łącznik
Feb 26 - Praha, Czech Republic @ Futurum Music Bar
Feb 27 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage Halle
Apr 20 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
Apr 22 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
Apr 23 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
Apr 24 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
Apr 25 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Apr 28 - Winter Park, FL @ Conduit
Apr 29 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Apr 30 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
May 01 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
May 02 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
May 03 - Québec, QC @ Salle Montaigne
May 04 - Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewing Company
May 05 - Montréal, QC @ Théâtre Fairmount
May 06 - Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
May 07 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
May 08 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies Rock Club
May 09 - Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
May 10 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre
May 12 - Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
May 13 - Calgary, AB @ Dickens
May 15 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
May 16 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
May 17 - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
May 18 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
May 20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
May 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720™
Sep 20 - İstanbul, Turkey @ Kucukciftlik Park
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