Behemoth 2026 'Chant of the Eastern Lands' Australian tour: Dates, venues, and more explored

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Polish blackened death metal act Behemoth are officially set to hit Australian stages once again in February 2026 as part of their 'Chant of the Eastern Lands' world tour.

The tour has been designed to celebrate three decades of Behemoth's presence in the extreme metal scene. It also follows the release of their thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God. The record was dropped earlier this year via Nuclear Blast Records.

The band is fronted by Adam "Nergal" Darski. In a statement announcing the tour, Nergal shared:

"We are coming to set stages ablaze and leave no soul unscathed. This tour is a celebration of Behemoth's legacy and a testament to the unbreakable spirit of our fans. Expect chaos, fire, and a ritual like no other."

Behemoth took to its official Instagram page to announce the upcoming show dates, captioning:

"Chant Of The Eastern Lands. Legions! We RETURN to Asia and Australia next year with support from our friends in Nidhogg. Tickets on sale Monday 20th October"

Notably, Behemoth recently announced the expanded reissue of their 1998 album Pandemonic Incantations. It was released on September 12, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. The reissue features seven bonus tracks, including the Bewitching the Pomerania EP and rare rough mixes. The complete official tracklist is as follows:

  • Diableria (The Great Introdvction)
  • The Thovsand Plagves I Witness
  • Satan’s Sword (I Have Become)
  • In Thy Pandemaeternvm
  • Driven By The Five-Winged Star
  • The Past Is Like A Fvneral
  • The Entrance To The Spheres Of Mars
  • With Spell Of Inferno
  • Chwała Mordercom Wojciecha (997-1997 Dziesięć Wieków Hańby)
  • With Spell Of Inferno (Mefisto)
  • Hidden In A Fog (1997 Version)
  • Sventevith (Storming Near The Baltic) (1997 Version)
  • The Thovsand Plagves I Witness (Rough Mix)
  • Satan’s Sword (I Have Become) (Rough Mix)
  • Entrance To The Spheres Of Mars (Rough Mix)
  • Driven By The Five-Winged Star (Rough Mix)

Complete list of dates and stops for Behemoth's 2026 'Chant of the Eastern Lands' tour

A complete breakdown of the confirmed dates and stops for Behemoth's upcoming 2026 'Chant of the Eastern Lands' trek, including the respective support act, is as follows:

  • Sunday, February 8, 2026, Athens, Greece, at Floyd Live Music Venue
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, at Zorlu PSM Touche
  • Sunday, February 15, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, at Mr. FOX Live House
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Brisbane, Australia, at The Tivoli (with Nidhogg)
  • Friday, February 20, 2026, Sydney, Australia, at The Metro Theatre (with Nidhogg)
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026, Melbourne, Australia, at The Forum (with Nidhogg)
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026, Adelaide, Australia, at The Gov (with Nidhogg)
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Tokyo, Japan, at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Bengaluru, India, at Phoenix Marketcity
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026, Columbus, OH, United States, at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026

Pre-sale for 2026 Australian shows will begin on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9 AM. General sales are set to start on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 9 AM via The Phoenix and Soundworks Direct Presents.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu