US black metallers Abigail Williams announce European tour 2026 with Shagor

The Great Darkness Returns to Europe

A shroud of sound and shadow is set to descend upon Europe this late spring, as ABIGAIL WILLIAMS (US) announce their long-awaited return to the continent for a series of live performances across May and June. Renowned for their evocative blend of black metal and cinematic intensity, the band will once again bring their immersive sonic landscapes to audiences across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Following years of refining their sound into something increasingly expansive and haunting, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS continue to stand as one of the most distinctive voices in the modern extreme metal landscape. This upcoming run of dates promises to channel that evolution into a live setting, offering audiences an experience that is as enveloping as it is unrelenting.

For the European mainland leg of the tour, the band will be joined by Dutch act SHAGOR (NL), whose raw and obscure take on black metal will provide a fitting counterpoint, deepening the atmosphere of each night. Together, the two bands will shape a sequence of performances steeped in darkness, tension and intensity.

Divided into two distinct chapters, the tour will first traverse the UK and Ireland with a select run of exclusive ABIGAIL WILLIAMS performances, including an appearance at Fortress Festival. The journey will then continue across mainland Europe, where SHAGOR will join as main support for a series of carefully selected dates, culminating in a final gathering in the Netherlands.

The Itinerary of Ruin

UK & Ireland (Abigail Williams only)
31/05 • Fortress Fest, Scarborough, UK
03/06 • The Pavillion, Cork, IRL
04/06 • Sound House, Dublin, IRL
05/06 • Voodoo, Belfast, IRL
06/06 • Dolans Kasbah, Limerick, IRL

European Mainland (w/ Shagor)
08/06 • De Verlichte Geest, Kortrijk, BE
09/06 • Music House, Graz, AT
10/06 • Venster 99, Vienna, AT
12/06 • Zappenduster Festival, Münster, DE (Abigail Williams only)
13/06 • Hall of Fame, Tilburg, NL

Audiences are invited to step beyond the veil and gather in the gloom as The Great Darkness once again takes form. Tickets are available now through all standard outlets.