AYREON unveil the impressive live spectacle “30th Anniversary – n Amazing Flight Through Time”

Ayreon, the progressive metal project led by Arjen Lucassen, doesn’t play many live shows. If an Ayreon show is announced, you can be sure that it will be a major production. One such occasion was in September 2025, when Ayreon played six shows at the legendary 013 venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands. 15,000 tickets were sold quickly, with fans from numerous countries having the opportunity to enjoy the shows.

On 22 May 2026, fans of progressive rock and metal who missed the live events will have the chance to enjoy “30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time”. This live spectacle will be released in various formats, including CD, Blu-ray and DVD, as well as vinyl. The live album will be released by Music Theories Recording, and the first song to be revealed, “Loser”, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ZQO3yA3IZ7Q?si=kzqyRZGRa0pLbmqg

“I’m extremely proud to share the first full live video from the upcoming Ayreon 30th Anniversary release!” says Lucassen, “I chose ‘Loser’ because it’s not just a personal favorite of mine, but a massive highlight for the fans. The moment Jeroen Goossens plays those iconic opening notes on the didgeridoo, the energy in the room explodes. This performance truly captures the magic of the night: Mike Mills delivers an incredibly charismatic lead, Joost van den Broek tears through a wild Hammond solo, and Ed Warby provides his signature virtuoso drumming. My absolute favorite part, however, is when Mike lets the crowd take over the first verse—hearing the audience roar “Loser!” back at the stage is pure goosebumps.”

Talking about the show Arjen Lucassen says, “Bringing Ayreon’s 30th anniversary to life with ‘An Amazing Flight Through Time’ was a dream come true. From the six sold-out 013 shows, uniting 15,000 fans from 71 countries, to turning Tilburg into ‘Ayreon City,’ it was an epic, immersive journey across three decades of music, including ‘deep cuts’ and tracks from side projects I never thought we’d play live. The grand production, the massive cast, the hard-hitting visuals—it was a truly unforgettable experience I’m incredibly proud of.”