Mad Gallica Announces 'The Vortex Awakens' Tour

Rising 'rock popera' artist brings her immersive live experience to the Southeast in 2026 debut tour.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Rising 'rock popera' artist Mad Gallica has announced a limited run of curated live performances in her upcoming debut tour, 'The Vortex Awakens,' marking her first tour of 2026. The Southeast-routed run will bring her immersive live experience to Atlanta, Orlando, Raleigh, and Greenville, SC, with additional dates to be announced.

Why it matters

As a longtime touring keyboardist and backing vocalist for the Grammy award-winning Swedish hard rock band Ghost, Mad Gallica has graced some of the world's biggest stages. Her debut tour will showcase her genre-bending sound and a fully realized universe she's built from the ground up, inviting audiences to become part of the experience.

The details

The Vortex Awakens tour follows Mad Gallica's successful debut show at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre in 2025. Her debut concept EP, 'Enter The Vortex: Act One' (2024), was recorded with a symphony in Prague and showcases her cinematic, high-energy and vocally commanding sound, drawing comparisons to Muse, Nightwish, and 'rock n' roll Lady Gaga.'

  • Mad Gallica announced the tour on January 5th, 2026.
  • The Vortex Awakens tour will take place throughout 2026.

The players

Mad Gallica

A rising 'rock popera' artist who is embarking on her debut tour in 2026, showcasing her genre-bending sound and a fully realized universe she has built.

Ghost

The Grammy award-winning Swedish hard rock band that Mad Gallica has toured with as a keyboardist and backing vocalist, gracing some of the world's biggest stages.

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What they’re saying

“Everything I've worked for over the years has led to this moment. Our tour showcases a more rock-forward sound and a world we've built from the ground up—complete with Emmy-level set design, costumes, and surprise theatrical moments that invite the audience to become part of the experience.”

— Mad Gallica

What’s next

Mad Gallica will announce additional tour dates throughout 2026 as the year progresses.

The takeaway

With her immersive live experience, genre-bending sound, and a fully realized universe she's built, Mad Gallica is poised to captivate audiences and expand her devoted fanbase in her debut tour, 'The Vortex Awakens.'