Moonspell will celebrate 35 years of activity in 2027 with the first edition of Moonfest, a festival organized by the Portuguese band. The event is scheduled for October 30 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon.
The lineup announced so far includes Amorphis, Zeal & Ardor, Toward The Sinister and Heavenwood. In a statement, Moonspell said the festival would focus on the quality and originality of the artists, as well as fair ticket prices and audience comfort.
Tickets will cost 50 euros for the general public. The presale is set to begin on Friday, followed by the general sale on the following Monday.
Moonspell also have an extensive schedule planned for 2027, with 40 concerts in 19 countries between March 4 and April 18. The tour will begin in Germany and end in the Netherlands, with stops including Eindhoven, London, Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Zagreb, Vienna, Cluj, Bucharest, Sofia, Athens, Budapest, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Oslo and Gothenburg.
The tour will support “Far From God” and will feature Danish band Iotunn and Spanish group Todomal. In an interview with Lusa in May, vocalist Fernando Ribeiro described the album as the most important record of the band’s life, combining metal and gothic influences.
Moonspell have been regulars on major international metal festival lineups since the 1990s and have toured across Europe and the Americas.
Sources: Observador.