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🎶 ABBA Shocks the World: 35 New Dates Added to 2026 Tour — Including the Unthinkable!
The music world is in utter delirium! Swedish pop legends ABBA have just made a “Surprise Announcement” that is sending shockwaves across the globe: their much-anticipated 2026 World Tour is not just expanding—it’s exploding! Today, the group confirmed a staggering 35 new dates, significantly lengthening their itinerary and reigniting the frenzy for tickets.
The new dates will see the ABBA Voyage experience brought to more corners of the planet, solidifying the group’s status as one of the most enduring and beloved acts in music history. Cities across North America, Asia, and Europe are celebrating the news, with pre-sales expected to crash ticketing websites worldwide.
However, buried within the list of major metropolitan hubs like Tokyo, São Paulo, and London, is one venue that has immediately captured the imagination of every music historian and devoted fan: Reykjavik, Iceland.
For years, a persistent, yet unconfirmed, rumor circulated that ABBA had a private pact, decades old, to never perform in the Icelandic capital again following a minor, yet personally impactful, logistical issue during a promotional visit in the 1970s. The specifics of the alleged ‘ban’ have always been murky, adding a layer of mystique to the band’s folklore. Experts and fans alike had long dismissed the possibility of a Reykjavik show as the “one city they’d never play again.”
The announcement of a two-night residency at Laugardalshöll is therefore being hailed as an emotional and symbolic moment—a breaking of an ‘unspoken’ vow that underscores the band’s commitment to truly making the 2026 tour a celebration for all fans.
In a press statement, the band’s management confirmed the expanded tour, adding: “The response to the initial dates was phenomenal. We felt we had to extend this journey and reach every corner where the ABBA family resides. Regarding Reykjavik, all we can say is that sometimes, you have to break the rules for the good of the music. It’s going to be a momentous occasion.”
Tickets for the new dates, including the historic Reykjavik shows, will go on sale next Friday. Fans are strongly advised to sign up for pre-sale alerts immediately. The ABBA mania has officially reached a fever pitch!