Epica has announced that their highly anticipated Asian tour, originally set for early December 2025, has been postponed to September 2026.
In a message shared across their social media platforms on Tuesday, November 11, the band explained: “With great regret, we must inform you that we have had to reschedule our upcoming Asian Tour to September 2026.
After dealing with multiple health issues, doctors have advised Simone [Simons, Epica front-woman] not to tour until the end of the year. As much as it pains us, health comes first.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Fans who already purchased tickets can rest assured that all tickets will remain valid for the new dates once announced.
Simons, who recently released her debut solo album Vermillion in August 2024 alongside longtime collaborator Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon, has been actively promoting her solo work while balancing her commitments with Epica.
The band’s most recent release, their ninth studio album Aspiral, arrived in April through Nuclear Blast Records. The title was inspired by a 1965 bronze sculpture by Polish artist Stanisław Szukalski, symbolizing renewal and inspiration — themes that have continued to define Epica throughout 2025.
Epica’s newly rescheduled 2026 dates:
Sep. 14 – Tokyo, JP
Sep. 15 – Osaka, JP
Sep. 17 – Shenzhen, CN
Sep. 18 – Guangzhou, CN
Sep. 20 – Beijing, CN
Sep. 22 – Shanghai, CN
