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Judas Priest Faithkeepers Tour 2026 Update

Overview

Following their successful shows in Germany and Poland, Judas Priest continued their Faithkeepers world tour through the Balkans. On 25 August, the band performed at the ancient Pula Arena in Croatia, a unique stop as the only amphitheater venue on the tour. This performance coincided with frontman Rob Halford’s 75th birthday and featured local opener Jelusick. The expected setlist for the tour includes approximately 17 songs, ranging from classics like the Black Sabbath cover ‘War Pigs’ to newer tracks such as ‘Panic Attack’ from the 2024 album *Invincible Shield*. During the tour's progression through Sofia, Bulgaria, and Belgrade, Serbia, the band’s legacy was highlighted, noting their 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In Belgrade, guitarist Richie Faulkner expressed excitement about returning to Serbia for the first time since 2015, remarking that while the band follows a setlist, every concert provides a unique energy based on the local audience. On 1 September, the band returned to Budapest, Hungary, for their first performance at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna since 2022. During the stop, founding member Ian Hill addressed previous rumors of retirement, stating that the group intends to continue touring as long as their performance levels remain high. Hill noted that while the audience is constantly changing to include many younger fans, the decision to stop will depend on the band’s ability to maintain their musical standards. Moving into Italy, the tour included stops in Pordenone, Brescia, and Bari, with a concluding date scheduled for Rome. In Brescia, the band played a sold-out show at Teatro Clerici featuring tracks such as ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’, ‘Metal Gods’, and ‘Breaking The Law’. In Bari, the band performed at Fiera del Levante, where Rob Halford delivered a two-hour set balancing classic hits with recent material.

Entities

Judas Priest · Rob Halford · Ian Hill · Richie Faulkner · Pula Arena

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judas Priest performs in Brescia and Bari during Italian tour

    Judas Priest continues their ‘Faithkeepers Tour’ in Italy, with recent successful performances in Brescia and Bari featuring a career-spanning setlist.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Judas Priest performs in Budapest during Faithkeepers tour

    Heavy metal band Judas Priest performed in Budapest on September 1 as part of their Faithkeepers tour, signaling their intent to continue touring as long as their performance quality remains high.

  3. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judas Priest performs in Sofia and Belgrade during European tour

    Heavy metal icons Judas Priest are touring Europe, with scheduled performances in Sofia and Belgrade as part of their Faithkeepers tour.

  4. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Judas Priest to perform in Belgrade and Pula during Faithkeepers tour

    Heavy metal band Judas Priest will perform in Belgrade and at the Pula Arena in Croatia as part of their Faithkeepers tour, featuring local opener Jelusick and celebrating Rob Halford’s 75th birthday.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Judas Priest rocks Warsaw's Torwar arena on Faithkeepers Tour

    Judas Priest performed at Warsaw’s Torwar arena on their Faithkeepers Tour, supported by Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons, following the 2024 album “Invincible Shield.”

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Judas Priest launches Faithkeepers World Tour with concert in Germany and European dates

    Judas Priest began its Faithkeepers World Tour in Germany, reviving two classics, then continued to the Czech Republic and Poland, with upcoming dates in France, Switzerland and Belgium.

  7. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Judas Priest to play Warsaw's Torwar arena on July 28, 2026

    Judas Priest will perform at Warsaw's COS Torwar on 28 July 2026 as part of their Faithkeepers Tour, marking their 12th Polish show and promoting the 2024 album *Invincible Shield*.

Sources

1057thehawk.com · balkanrock.com · blabbermouth.net · cgm.pl · dailyclout.io · fastguardservice.com · ibsen.co · index.hu · jutarnji.hr · kultura.onet.pl · loudandproud.it · metalzone.fr · moj.powiat.pl · mondo.rs · motherhoodinstyle.net · musicattitude.it · muzika.hr · muzyka.interia.pl · nepszava.hu · news.headliner.cz · rockarea.pl · srpskadijaspora.info · standartnews.com · szervezettbuntOr.hu · theplayoffs.news · ultimateclassicrock.com

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