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Katatonia announce China shows for later this week

Author Stefanie Nysand - 22.9.2026

As the Swedish dark metal band Katatonia announces, they will play two shows in China later this month before heading to Japan, followed by a tour of Australia and New Zealand in October 2026:

“Katatonia China Tour 2026 JUST ANNOUNCED! 27 SEPTEMBER – SHANGHAI. 28 SEPTEMBER – SHENZEN.”

– Katatonia

Tickets and further information can be found here.

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