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The global contemporary folk scene prepares for an unforgettable musical journey as an extraordinary artist returns to the stage. Renowned US folk icon Alela Diane officially announced her upcoming global trek, the Alela Diane Who’s Keeping Time world tour. Produced in celebration of her stunning new record, this extensive international journey will bring her unique, intimate sound to beautiful venues across North America, the UK, and Europe. The highly anticipated tour follows the release of her newest masterpiece, which captures her lifelong dedication to raw storytelling. Fans can experience the magical energy of the Alela Diane Who’s Keeping Time live performances starting this spring as she travels through major cities like London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Vienna. This spectacular run of shows represents a profound celebration of community and showcases an artist at the very peak of her creative powers.
An Intimate Recording Process from a Historic Portland Attic
Her latest musical offering features eleven brilliant tracks that effortlessly range from soothingly acoustic to sweeping, cinematic masterpieces. Interestingly, the entire recording process took less than five days to complete inside the attic of her Victorian home in Portland. This unique setting allowed the musician and her exceptionally talented live ensemble to capture a purely organic, breathtaking energy. Accomplished instrumentalists like Peter Lalish, Anna Tivel, and Sebastian Owens accompany her on this record, adding tremendous emotional depth to each arrangement. Her poetry seamlessly connects personal reflections on loss with universal themes of human resilience. The resulting atmosphere immediately draws listeners into a comforting world, proving that contemporary acoustic music thrives on true presence and shared human experiences.
A Spectacular Live Experience Across Multiple Continents
Audiences around the world can look forward to a masterclass in authentic live performance during this extensive tour. Known for her captivating stage presence, the singer effortlessly communicates warmth and striking honesty with every single note. The tour includes major festival appearances at legendary events like Pickathon in the United States and the Days Off Festival in Paris. Furthermore, the European leg features an exclusive, deeply anticipated performance at Chelsea in Vienna, where the audience can experience her powerful vocals up close. Tickets for these strictly limited arena and club appearances will go on sale through official channels this week. Fans should secure their admission early, because her historically intimate gatherings consistently sell out quickly due to her passionate international following.
Europe
22 May Zürich Rote Fabrik – Aktionshalle (CH)
23 May Schorndorf Club Manufaktur (DE)
24 May Beverungen Orange Blossom Special 2026 (DE)
26 May Deventer Burgerweeshuis (NL)
28 May London Rough Trade Denmark Street (UK)
28 May London Rough Trade Denmark Street (UK)
26 June Vancé Eldorado Americana Festival 2026 (FR)
3 July Nürnberg Katharinenruine (DE)
5 July Paris Days Off Festival 2026 (FR)
30 September Dublin Whelan’s (IE)
1 October Glasgow Saint Luke’s (UK)
2 October Manchester The Stoller Hall (UK)
3 October Bristol Bristol Beacon (UK)
4 October London EartH (UK)
17 October Hérouville-Saint-Clair Big Band Café (FR)
30 October Antwerpen De Roma (BE)
31 October Nijmegen Doornroosje (NL)
1 November Amsterdam Paradiso (NL)
2 November Hamburg Mojo Club (DE)
3 November Berlin Columbia Theater (DE)
5 November Mulhouse Noumatrouff (FR)
7 November Lausanne Les Docks (CH)
12 November Nîmes Paloma – Grande Salle (FR)
13 November Fontaine La Source – Grande Salle (FR)
15 November Graz Helmut List Halle (AT)
16 November Vienna Chelsea (AT)
17 November Budapest House of Music Hungary (HU)
North America
12 June Trout Lake Trout Lake Hall (US)
13 June Portland Mississippi Studios (US)
17 June Spokane The Chameleon (US)
18 June Seattle Sunset Tavern (US)
19 June Bellingham New Prospect Theatre (US)
30 July Happy Valley Pickathon 2026 (US)
5 August Santa Cruz The Crepe Place (US)
6 August San Francisco The Chapel (US)
7 August Caspar Caspar Bread and Wine (US)
11 August Ojai Ojai Deer Lodge (US)
12 August San Diego Soda Bar (US)
13 August Pioneertown Pappy & Harriet’s (US)
14 August Los Angeles Lodge Room Highland Park (US)
15 August Morro Bay The Siren (US)
20 August Vancouver Biltmore Cabaret (CA)
21 August Quilcene Tarboo 2026 (US)
9 September Philadelphia Kung Fu Necktie (US)
11 September Somerville Warehouse XI – Boston Event Space (US)
12 September Portland SPACE Gallery (US)
13 September North Haven Crabtree Sessions (US)
15 September Brooklyn The Sultan Room (US)
16 September South Burlington Higher Ground (US)
17 September Québec L’Anti Bar & Spectacles (CA)
18 September Montreal Théâtre Outremont (CA)
19 September Kingston Unicorn Bar (US)
At A Glance
- Tour: The „Who’s Keeping Time“ world tour covers extensive dates across Europe and North America.
- Album: Her newest studio album launches officially on May 22 via Loose Music.
- Venues: Major stops include intimate clubs and historic venues in London, New York, and Vienna.
- Festivals: High-profile sets are confirmed at Pickathon, Days Off Festival, and Orange Blossom Special.
- Ensemble: Features a stellar live backing band including Peter Lalish, Anna Tivel, and Kati Claborn.
This article was written by JB for Only Women Music The information is based on official press releases from Live Nation
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