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Floor Jansen shares first video message after parting ways with Nightwish

Author Benedetta Baldin - 19.10.2026

Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen has issued a new video message expressing gratitude to her supporters. This communication follows her announcement of her departure from the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Her tenure with the band lasted for fourteen years.

A little personal message to thank you for the warmth I received. After the news that I parted ways with Nightwish, I got so many wonderful reactions wishing both me and Nightwish the best. Of course, you’re worried. Of course, you’re sad. So am I. So together we make this jump into this new era, this new start with, in my case, a new album coming early January 2027, and a whole tour. More to come. So thank you for the 14 years in Nightwish and for this lovely, lovely, warm bath to start a new beginning. Cheers

Upcoming shows:

  • Friday, October 30, 2026 – De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands
  • Sunday, November 01, 2026 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Thursday, January 14, 2027 – Trix, Antwerp, Belgium
  • Friday, January 15, 2027 – Bataclan, Paris, France
  • Saturday, January 16, 2027 – Electric Brixton, London, United Kingdom
  • Friday, January 22, 2027 – Konzertfabrik Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
  • Wednesday, January 27, 2027 – ROXY, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Friday, January 29, 2027 – Progresja, Warsaw, Poland
  • Thursday, February 04, 2027 – Pustervik, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Friday, February 05, 2027 – Nalen, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Friday, February 13, 2027 – 013, Tilburg, Netherlands
  • Thursday, April 22, 2027 – Teatro Coliseo, Santiago, Chile
  • Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Bangers Open Air Brasil 2027, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Sunday, April 25, 2027 – El Teatro Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Get your tickets by clicking here.

On October 15th, 2026, Nightwish announced their separation from Jansen. The band described the decision as “necessary and important to us and our future ambitions.” They further stated that “Nightwish will continue” and plan to commence recording a new album in 2027.

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