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Imperatour

The Imperatour was a worldwide by the rock band , launched in support of their fifth studio album, , which was released on March 11, 2022, by . Produced by Klas Åhlund, marked the band's exploration of themes inspired by 18th- and 19th-century , blending with orchestral and pop elements, and debuted at number one on several international charts, including the 200. The tour commenced on January 25, 2022, at the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada, as a co-headlining outing with Danish rock band Volbeat, supported by Twin Temple, and spanned seven legs across North America, Europe, South America, and Australia, with the final performance on October 7, 2023, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Australia. Subsequent legs featured diverse special guests, including Mastodon and Spiritbox for the August–September 2022 North American arena run, Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats for the 2022 European leg, and Amon Amarth for the Re-Imperatour U.S.A. 2023 amphitheater dates starting August 2, 2023, in Concord, California. Ghost headlined arenas and amphitheaters with capacities up to 20,000, delivering elaborate productions characterized by steampunk aesthetics, nine Nameless Ghouls on stage, and a core setlist opening with "Imperium" and "Kaisarion" from Impera before transitioning to hits like "Cirice" and closing with "Square Hammer." A defining moment of the Imperatour was the filming of Ghost's debut , Rite Here Rite Now, directed by and , which captured the two-night finale of the Re-Imperatour U.S.A. leg on September 11 and 12, , at the in , integrating live footage with narrative elements from the band's lore. The tour, fronted by Papa Emeritus IV (also known as Frater Imperator), solidified Ghost's reputation for theatrical live spectacles, drawing critical acclaim for its blend of heavy riffs, choral arrangements, and multimedia storytelling, and grossing millions while selling out venues globally.

Background

Announcement and development

The Imperatour was officially announced on September 20, 2021, through the band's channels and official website, revealing the initial co-headlining U.S. leg with Danish rock band and special guest . This marked the tour's conception as a major promotional vehicle for Ghost's fifth studio album, . The partnership with emphasized a shared billing format for the opening North American dates, aiming to leverage both bands' fanbases for larger arena venues while maintaining distinct performance slots. Central to the tour's development was the introduction of Papa Emeritus IV as the frontman persona, building on his reveal during the prior tour's finale in 2020 and positioning him as the imperial figurehead for the era. The Nameless Ghouls adopted steampunk-inspired costumes featuring militaristic elements like bulbous helmets with red-lensed goggles and tailored uniforms, evoking a dystopian clerical order to align with the album's themes of empire and conquest. These visual choices were developed in collaboration with production designer Tobias Rylander, who incorporated Star Wars-inspired aesthetics to create a cohesive, theatrical identity. Logistical planning focused on elaborate stage designs centered on imperial motifs, including ornate backdrops with stained-glass-style clergy iconography, hydraulic risers for dynamic elevations, and synchronized lighting rigs to simulate ecclesiastical grandeur. The production emphasized scalability for international arenas, with modular elements allowing adaptation across legs while preserving the tour's opulent, narrative-driven spectacle. Impera was released on March 11, 2022, shortly after the tour's kickoff, further integrating the live shows with the album's rollout.

Tie-in with Impera album

The album, Ghost's fifth studio album, was released on March 11, 2022, via . The Imperatour was structured to begin prior to this release, starting with the co-headlining North American leg on January 25, 2022, followed by the European leg commencing on April 9, 2022, allowing the band to build anticipation and introduce new material to audiences ahead of and immediately after the album's launch. The tour's design closely aligned with Impera's central themes of imperial rise, fall, and intrigue, portraying a of crumbling empires through visual and performative elements. Stage setups featured ornate, cathedral-like backdrops with stained-glass motifs incorporating clerical and , echoing the album's of , corruption, and spiritual decay as articulated by frontman . This thematic synergy extended to live presentations, where songs like "Kaisarion"—debuted at the tour's opening show on January 25, 2022, in —and "Call Me Little Sunshine," which received its live premiere during an early European leg on April 9, 2022, in , , were integrated to highlight the album's conceptual arc. Marketing efforts further intertwined the album and tour, with pre-tour single releases such as "Call Me Little Sunshine" on January 20, , building anticipation ahead of both the record's launch and the itinerary's kickoff. Strategies included bundled packages offering album variants—like the Arena Tour Edition CD with exclusive posters—alongside VIP tour merchandise, encouraging fans to engage with both the music and live experiences simultaneously. These promotions, announced concurrently with the album reveal, amplified the tour's role in sustaining Impera's cultural impact.

Tour overview

Legs and itinerary

The Imperatour was divided into seven legs, spanning from January 2022 to October 2023 and encompassing a total of 129 shows across , , , and . The tour began with its inaugural performance on January 25, 2022, at the Reno Events Center in , marking Ghost's return to live performances following the delays. The first leg was a co-headlining run with across from January to March 2022, featuring 26 arena shows with special guest , routing from the West Coast through the Midwest and East Coast before concluding at the Honda Center in . This was followed by the second leg, a headline European arena tour from April 9 to June 18, 2022, comprising 22 performances supported by and , starting at Manchester's AO Arena and extending through major cities like , , and . The third leg returned to in August and September 2022 for 19 headline arena dates with and , launching at Pechanga Arena in and wrapping at Resch Center in . In 2023, the Re-Imperatour extension added four more legs, beginning with a European festival circuit from May 21 to July 2, integrating 27 performances at events like and alongside standalone shows. The fifth leg was a 27-date U.S. headline run from August 2 to September 12, 2023, with , starting at Concord Pavilion in , and ending with two nights at the in Inglewood. This transitioned directly into the sixth leg, a five-show South American headline stint from September 20 to 27, 2023, covering , São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires. The tour concluded with its seventh and final leg in Australia from October 3 to 7, 2023, featuring three upgraded arena performances in , , and . Logistically, the tour involved extensive transatlantic and transpacific travel, with the band flying between continents to connect the North American and European legs, while the 2023 European segment seamlessly incorporated festival appearances amid headline dates for efficient routing. Support acts varied across legs, including , , , , and .

Support acts

The first leg of the Imperatour, a co-headlining run across the from January to March 2022, featured Danish rock band as co-headliners alongside , with American duo serving as the special guest support act. Twin Temple's performances infused the shows with their signature satanic style, complementing the tour's theatrical atmosphere and drawing crowds with retro-inspired sets that emphasized devilish themes and sensual energy. For the second leg in , spanning April to June 2022, headlined with British band and providing support. contributed heavy, fuzz-laden riffs rooted in 1970s , enhancing the bill's dark, immersive vibe, while reprised their role from the prior leg, maintaining continuity in the tour's eclectic lineup. The third leg, a North American headline tour from August to September 2022, included band and Canadian act as openers. 's intricate, riff-heavy sets from their catalog built anticipation with technical prowess, while added modern and atmospheric elements, appealing to a broad spectrum of heavy music fans and broadening the tour's appeal. The fourth leg in during May and June 2023 featured a mix of support acts tailored to individual headline shows and festivals, including , , and . opened select dates with their sound infused with motifs, returned for French shows blending with vocals, and provided high-energy performances in the and , adapting to the leg's festival-heavy itinerary where acts varied by event. The fifth leg, dubbed the Re-Imperatour in the United States from August to September 2023, had melodic death metal band as special guests. 's Viking-themed sets, complete with battle reenactments and folk-metal anthems, added a epic, historical dimension to the proceedings, creating thematic synergy with Ghost's imperial motifs and energizing audiences with their high-octane live presence. The sixth and seventh legs, covering in September 2023 and in October 2023, primarily relied on local openers where applicable, with no consistent touring support acts announced for the headline dates. These regional acts, often emerging bands from the local scenes, helped acclimate crowds to the tour's format in markets with varying festival integrations. Notable collaborations during the tour were limited, though select encores featured guest appearances by support acts, such as joining for joint performances of shared thematic tracks on the first two legs, fostering a sense of communal ritual.

Setlist and performances

Standard setlist

The standard setlist for the Imperatour featured 20 to 22 songs, lasting approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes on average, with a structure that incorporated theatrical rituals, Papa Emeritus IV's monologues, and visual spectacles to enhance the performance's narrative theme of imperial conquest. The show opened with the instrumental "Imperium" leading into the ritualistic "Kaisarion" from , setting a grandiose tone, and typically closed the encore with "." The setlist emphasized tracks from , including 6 to 8 songs such as "Rats," "From the Pinnacle to the Pit," "Spillways," "Call Me Little Sunshine," "Respite on the ," "Watcher in the Sky," and "Miasma," reflecting the tour's promotional tie-in with the album's release. Complementary staples from earlier albums provided balance, with selections from (e.g., ""), (e.g., ""), (e.g., "," "Absolution," "He Is"), and (e.g., "Dance Macabre," "Pro Memoria"). Mid-show elements included dramatic transitions and monologues by Papa Emeritus IV, building to an encore of high-energy crowd pleasers. A typical setlist from the 2023 U.S. leg (20-22 songs total, with variations across performances) included the following core songs: Encore:

Variations across legs

The setlists for Imperatour evolved notably from the tour's early 2022 legs to the later 2023 segments, reflecting a shift from heavy emphasis on new material from to greater incorporation of rarities and deep cuts from prior albums. In the initial North American and European legs of 2022, performances prioritized debuts from , such as the live premiere of "Watcher in the Sky" at the tour's opening show on August 26, 2022, in , alongside other fresh tracks like "Kaisarion," "Spillways," and "Call Me Little Sunshine." Rarities like "" from were introduced early, appearing in the setlist for that debut performance to blend promotion of the new album with fan-favorite callbacks. By contrast, the 2023 Re-Imperatour legs in the U.S. and showed increased variety, with songs such as "" and "Con Clavi Con Dio" from and integrated more frequently, allowing for a broader career-spanning selection while retaining core staples. Festival appearances during the tour required adaptations for time slots, resulting in significantly shortened sets that omitted encores and focused on high-energy highlights. For instance, at 2022 in , , Ghost's performance on June 18 was limited to eight songs—"Kaisarion," "Rats," "From the Pinnacle to the Pit," "Spillways," "Devil Church," "Cirice," "Hunter's Moon," and "Faith"—cut one track short due to vocal strain on frontman , underscoring the constraints of festival formats compared to the full 20-song arena shows. These condensed lineups emphasized anthemic tracks to maximize impact within 45-60 minutes, diverging from the standard template's narrative arc and extended theatrical elements. Regional legs in and maintained core setlist structures similar to the U.S. and European runs but incorporated occasional nods to local audiences through subtle adjustments. In the 2023 leg, sets featured additions like "" alongside staples such as "Rats" and "," reflecting a balanced mix without major overhauls, though fan enthusiasm influenced the selection of crowd-pleasing rarities. The Australian dates in 2023 followed suit, with consistent inclusions of "From the Pinnacle to the Pit" and "," but no verified covers or unique requests; however, the tour's closing U.S. shows at the in September 2023—bridging the North American finale—debuted "Twenties" from live for the first time, adding a fresh element responsive to long-term fan anticipation. Technical production elements, including costume changes and , were scaled according to venue capacities and safety regulations across legs, ensuring theatrical consistency while adapting to diverse settings. Early 2022 arena shows utilized expansive synced to tracks like "," but festival and smaller venues in 2023 featured reduced effects to comply with outdoor constraints, maintaining the tour's aesthetic through modular staging and Papa Emeritus IV's evolving wardrobe transitions.

Reception and commercial performance

Critical reception

The Imperatour received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised its elaborate production values and seamless integration of Ghost's theatrical style with the thematic elements of the album. Reviews highlighted the tour's evolution from previous outings, emphasizing enhanced staging that transformed arenas into immersive, ritualistic environments complete with , confetti cannons, and multi-tiered sets evoking grandeur. Common themes across critiques included the high energy of crowds, drawn into singalongs and , and the band's ability to balance bombastic visuals with tight musical performances. The Guardian described the show as a "rock’n’roll pyro pantomime" that delivered "hellishly good fun," lauding the theatricality of 's costume changes and the sound, particularly the heavy riffs in tracks like "Mummy Dust" and the catchy choruses of singles such as "Spillways." These elements were seen as marking a maturation in Ghost's live offerings, with elaborate visuals like stained-glass backdrops and solos in "Miasma" adding layers of spectacle without overshadowing the music. Kerrang!-affiliated coverage via Louder Sound echoed this, praising the visual effects—including flames, sparkler waterfalls, and a disco transformation during "Dance Macabre"—as pivotal to the production's arena-scale impact.

Attendance and box office

The Imperatour achieved significant commercial success, playing to sold-out crowds in arenas across major cities worldwide and drawing an estimated total attendance exceeding 1 million fans over its 129 shows from 2022 to 2023. Notable sell-outs included the band's two concluding North American performances at the in , in September 2023, where near-capacity crowds attended despite a no-phone policy enhancing the immersive experience, with the shows grossing $1,674,531 from 16,071 tickets sold. Similarly, the European leg featured packed houses at iconic venues like London's in April 2022, underscoring Ghost's growing international draw. Box office performance was particularly strong during the 2023 Re-Imperatour U.S. leg co-headlined with , which spanned 27 dates in amphitheaters and arenas with capacities ranging from 10,000 to 20,000. Overall tour revenue reached into the tens of millions of dollars, derived from reported grosses, venue capacities averaging 8,000–15,000 attendees per show, and standard pricing tiers of $50–$150, further amplified by premium VIP packages offering exclusive access and meet-and-greets. Merchandise sales and ancillary revenue streams, including limited-edition tour exclusives and bundled offerings, contributed substantially to the financial outcomes, with fans often purchasing high-margin items like vinyl records, apparel, and ritualistic memorabilia at concession stands. This commercial momentum was bolstered by the tour's alignment with the critically acclaimed Impera album, driving repeat attendance and broad appeal.

Media adaptations

Concert film

Rite Here Rite Now is a 2024 American concert film featuring the Swedish rock band Ghost, capturing their live performance during the two-night finale of the North American leg of the Imperatour at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on September 11 and 12, 2023. The film, directed by Ghost's Tobias Forge and filmmaker Alex Ross Perry, blends the complete concert setlist with narrative segments advancing the band's fictional storyline involving frontman Papa Emeritus IV. These behind-the-scenes fiction elements draw from Ghost's web series, providing contextual drama interspersed throughout the performance footage. With a runtime of 145 minutes, Rite Here Rite Now immerses viewers in the band's theatrical live spectacle, emphasizing their signature blend of heavy metal, theatricality, and occult-themed visuals. The production was handled by Trafalgar Releasing, with additional involvement from Popecorn Cinematic Pictures and Veeps, Inc. The film received a limited theatrical release on June 20 and 22, 2024, with additional screenings added on June 21 and 23, distributed across more than 1,800 cinemas in 49 countries worldwide. It achieved significant commercial success, grossing $5.04 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing hard rock cinema event to date. Following its theatrical run, the film became available for home viewing on platforms including Veeps and various video-on-demand services starting in July 2024. Physical home video editions on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD were released on December 6, 2024.

Live recordings and broadcasts

The primary official live recording from the Imperatour is captured in the Rite Here Rite Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), an 18-track live album released on July 26, 2024, by . Recorded during the tour's two-night finale at the in , on September 11 and 12, 2023, the album features performances of key songs from alongside earlier hits, presented in the band's full theatrical production. It debuted at number one on the Soundtracks chart, marking Ghost's first entry at the top of that ranking. The soundtrack complements the band's debut feature film Rite Here Rite Now by capturing the live musical performances from the filmed concerts. Available in formats including double , double (including a limited silver edition), and digital download, it provides fans with high-fidelity access to the Imperatour's elaborate rituals. For streaming, the full Rite Here Rite Now concert experience became available via Veeps on July 20, 2024, offering premium on-demand access to the filmed finale for $9.99 in quality. Select Imperatour performances, such as the September 6, 2022, show in , have been officially documented through standalone live videos on , including the band's upload of "Mary on a Cross." Broadcast elements from the tour include festival appearances, with footage from Ghost's headline set at on June 11, 2023, circulating via official highlight reels and fan captures on platforms like , though no traditional TV airing was confirmed. The soundtrack's vinyl editions, such as the limited silver pressing, were offered as merchandise extensions post-tour, allowing collectors to own physical live audio from the Imperatour era.

Tour dates

2022 dates

The Imperatour's 2022 dates launched the tour in support of Ghost's album Impera, beginning with a co-headlining North American arena leg alongside and special guest . This initial run, spanning January 25 to March 3, featured 26 shows across the , drawing large crowds to venues with capacities exceeding 10,000, such as the in (capacity 23,500), transitioning to smaller venues toward the end. The dates for this leg were as follows:
DateCityCountryVenue
January 25, 2022Reno, NVUnited StatesReno Events Center
January 27, 2022Seattle, WAUnited StatesClimate Pledge Arena
January 28, 2022Nampa, IDUnited StatesFord Idaho Center Arena
January 29, 2022Portland, ORUnited StatesVeterans Memorial Coliseum
January 31, 2022West Valley City, UTUnited StatesMaverik Center
February 2, 2022Denver, COUnited StatesBall Arena
February 4, 2022Omaha, NEUnited StatesCHI Health Center Omaha
February 5, 2022Minneapolis, MNUnited StatesTarget Center
February 7, 2022Columbus, OHUnited StatesNationwide Arena
February 8, 2022Hershey, PAUnited StatesGiant Center
February 10, 2022Newark, NJUnited StatesPrudential Center
February 11, 2022Worcester, MAUnited StatesDCU Center
February 12, 2022Uncasville, CTUnited StatesMohegan Sun Arena
February 15, 2022Detroit, MIUnited StatesLittle Caesars Arena
February 16, 2022Chicago, ILUnited StatesUnited Center
February 18, 2022Milwaukee, WIUnited StatesFiserv Forum
February 19, 2022Indianapolis, INUnited StatesGainbridge Fieldhouse
February 20, 2022St. Louis, MOUnited StatesEnterprise Center
February 22, 2022Kansas City, MOUnited StatesT-Mobile Center
February 23, 2022Independence, MOUnited StatesCable Dahmer Arena
February 25, 2022Houston, TXUnited StatesSmart Financial Centre
February 26, 2022Dallas, TXUnited StatesSouth Side Ballroom
February 27, 2022Austin, TXUnited StatesACL Live at the Moody Theater
February 28, 2022El Paso, TXUnited StatesUTEP Don Haskins Center
March 2, 2022Phoenix, AZUnited StatesArizona Federal Theatre
March 3, 2022Anaheim, CAUnited StatesHouse of Blues Anaheim
(Note: The final six dates included smaller venues following the main arena run.) The European leg followed from April 9 to June 18, 2022, with and as support acts for the arena dates, encompassing 22 headlining shows plus festival appearances at in , . This run highlighted Ghost's growing popularity in , with sold-out performances at venues like London's (capacity 20,000). The dates for this leg were as follows:
DateCityCountryVenue
April 9, 2022ManchesterUnited KingdomAO Arena
April 11, 2022LondonUnited KingdomThe O2 Arena
April 13, 2022GlasgowUnited KingdomOVO Hydro
April 15, 2022BirminghamUnited KingdomResorts World Arena
April 17, 2022RotterdamNetherlandsRTM Stage on Ahoy Route
April 18, 2022ParisFranceAccor Arena
April 19, 2022CologneGermanyLanxess Arena
April 21, 2022LeipzigGermanyQuarterback Immobilien Arena
April 23, 2022HamburgGermanyBarclays Arena
April 25, 2022BerlinGermanyUber Eats Music Hall
April 27, 2022TampereFinlandNokia Arena
April 29, 2022StockholmSwedenAvicii Arena
April 30, 2022OsloNorwaySpektrum
May 1, 2022MalmöSwedenMalmö Arena
May 3, 2022CopenhagenDenmarkRoyal Arena
May 5, 2022KrakowPolandTauron Arena
May 7, 2022BudapestHungaryBudapest Arena
May 9, 2022ViennaAustriaWiener Stadthalle
May 11, 2022ZurichSwitzerlandHallenstadion
May 13, 2022BolognaItalyUnipol Arena
May 15, 2022MilanItalyMediolanum Forum
May 18, 2022BudapestHungaryBudapest Arena
June 17–18, 2022ClissonFranceHellfest (festival appearance, no support acts listed for Ghost's set)
The third leg returned to from August 26 to September 23, 2022, headlining arenas with special guests and , comprising 19 arena shows and a performance at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. This run included notable high-attendance events, such as the sold-out show at Madison Square Garden's counterpart, though the tour avoided MSG in 2022; overall, it underscored the band's arena-filling status with average attendance over 15,000 per show. The dates for this leg were as follows:
DateCityCountryVenue
August 26, 2022San Diego, CAUnited StatesPechanga Arena
August 27, 2022Tucson, AZUnited StatesTucson Convention Center
August 30, 2022Austin, TXUnited StatesMoody Center
August 31, 2022Corpus Christi, TXUnited StatesAmerican Bank Center
September 2, 2022Huntsville, ALUnited StatesVon Braun Center Arena
September 3, 2022Duluth, GAUnited StatesGas South Arena
September 4, 2022Asheville, NCUnited StatesExploreAsheville.com Arena
September 6, 2022Tampa, FLUnited StatesYuengling Center
September 7, 2022Alpharetta, GAUnited StatesAmeris Bank Amphitheatre (outdoor addition)
September 8, 2022Alton, VAUnited StatesBlue Ridge Rock Festival (festival appearance)
September 9, 2022Trenton, NJUnited StatesCURE Insurance Arena
September 10, 2022Elmont, NYUnited StatesUBS Arena
September 12, 2022Providence, RIUnited StatesAmica Mutual Pavilion
September 13, 2022Bangor, MEUnited StatesCross Insurance Center
September 15, 2022QuébecCanadaCentre Vidéotron
September 16, 2022LavalCanadaPlace Bell
September 17, 2022TorontoCanadaCoca-Cola Coliseum
September 20, 2022Peoria, ILUnited StatesPeoria Civic Center
September 21, 2022Green Bay, WIUnited StatesResch Center
September 23, 2022Council Bluffs, IAUnited StatesHarrah's Council Bluffs (additional date)
No major postponements occurred in 2022; all scheduled dates proceeded as planned.

2023 dates

The 2023 dates of the Imperatour extended the tour as the Re-Imperatour, featuring a headline European leg with supporting acts including , , , and , alongside multiple festival appearances. This was followed by a 28-date U.S. amphitheater run supported by , a show in supported by Tribulation, the band's first headlining shows in , and a debut headline run in that concluded the overall tour on October 7.

European Leg (May–July 2023)

DateCityCountryVenueSupport Acts/Festival
May 21, 2023RouenFranceZénith de RouenSpiritbox
May 22, 2023LyonFranceHalle Tony GarnierSpiritbox
May 23, 2023ToulouseFranceZénith Toulouse MétropoleSpiritbox, Lucifer
May 25, 2023RennesFranceLe Liberté-
May 26, 2023LilleFranceZénith de Lille-
May 28, 2023StrasbourgFranceZénith Strasbourg Europe-
May 29, 2023MilanItalyIppodromo SNAI La MauraDeath SS, Lucifer
May 30, 2023NiceFrancePalais NikaïaSpiritbox, Lucifer
June 1, 2023BarcelonaSpainParc del FòrumPrimavera Sound Festival
June 3, 2023NantesFranceZénith Nantes MétropoleLucifer
June 4, 2023AmsterdamNetherlandsAFAS LiveHalestorm
June 6, 2023BerlinGermanyVelodromHalestorm
June 8, 2023GdańskPolandGdańsk ShipyardMystic Festival
June 10, 2023SölvesborgSwedenNorje HavsbadSweden Rock Festival
June 11, 2023Castle DoningtonUKDonington ParkDownload Festival
June 12, 2023Esch-sur-AlzetteLuxembourgRockhalHalestorm, Lucifer
June 13, 2023BochumGermanyRuhrCongressHalestorm
June 15, 2023DesselBelgiumFestivalpark SteneheiGraspop Metal Meeting
June 19, 2023HamburgGermanyBarclays ArenaThe Hellacopters
June 20, 2023Neu-UlmGermanyRatiopharm Arena-
June 22, 2023Spálené PoříčíCzech RepublicFestivalový areálRock for People
June 23, 2023OsloNorwayEkebergslettaTons of Rock
June 25, 2023AthensGreeceOAKA Basketball ArenaRelease Athens Festival
June 28, 2023ViveiroSpainMonte do CastroResurrection Fest
July 1, 2023SeinäjokiFinlandTörnävänsaariProvinssirock
July 2, 2023HelsinkiFinlandSuvilahtiTuska Open Air Metal Festival

North American Leg (August–September 2023)

The US-focused portion of the Re-Imperatour played to large outdoor venues, with the final two shows at the Kia Forum filmed for the concert movie Rite Here Rite Now. A single Mexico City date preceded the South American extension, supported by Tribulation.
DateCityCountry/StateVenueSupport Act
August 2, 2023ConcordCA, USAConcord PavilionAmon Amarth
August 4, 2023AuburnWA, USAWhite River AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
August 5, 2023Airway HeightsWA, USABECU Live at Northern QuestAmon Amarth
August 7, 2023West Valley CityUT, USAUSANA AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
August 8, 2023Greenwood Village (Denver)CO, USAFiddler's Green AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
August 11, 2023Maryland Heights (St. Louis)MO, USAHollywood Casino AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
August 12, 2023MilwaukeeWI, USAAmerican Family Insurance AmphitheaterAmon Amarth
August 14, 2023ClarkstonMI, USAPine Knob Music TheatreAmon Amarth
August 15, 2023ChicagoIL, USAHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandAmon Amarth
August 16, 2023CincinnatiOH, USAPNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music CenterAmon Amarth
August 18, 2023SyracuseNY, USASt. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at LakeviewAmon Amarth
August 19, 2023MansfieldMA, USAXfinity CenterAmon Amarth
August 20, 2023BridgeportCT, USAHartford HealthCare AmphitheaterAmon Amarth
August 22, 2023IndianapolisIN, USATCU Amphitheater at White River State ParkAmon Amarth
August 23, 2023BurgettstownPA, USAThe Pavilion at Star LakeAmon Amarth
August 24, 2023BristowVA, USAJiffy Lube LiveAmon Amarth
August 25, 2023CamdenNJ, USAFreedom Mortgage PavilionAmon Amarth
August 27, 2023NashvilleTN, USAAscend AmphitheaterAmon Amarth
August 29, 2023SimpsonvilleSC, USACCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage ParkAmon Amarth
August 30, 2023JacksonvilleFL, USADaily's PlaceAmon Amarth
August 31, 2023TampaFL, USAMIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
September 2, 2023The WoodlandsTX, USACynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionAmon Amarth
September 3, 2023AustinTX, USAGermania Insurance AmphitheaterAmon Amarth
September 5, 2023Irving (Dallas)TX, USAThe Pavilion at Toyota Music FactoryAmon Amarth
September 7, 2023AlbuquerqueNM, USAIsleta AmphitheaterAmon Amarth
September 8, 2023PhoenixAZ, USATalking Stick Resort AmphitheatreAmon Amarth
September 11, 2023Inglewood (Los Angeles)CA, USAKia Forum-
September 12, 2023Inglewood (Los Angeles)CA, USAKia Forum-
September 18, 2023Mexico CityMexicoPalacio de los DeportesTribulation

South American Leg (September 2023)

Ghost's inaugural headlining shows in drew strong attendance, with two nights each in and , supported by local and international acts.
DateCityCountryVenueSupport Act
September 20, 2023Espaço Unimed
September 21, 2023Espaço Unimed
September 24, 2023Movistar ArenaPoseidótica
September 25, 2023Movistar ArenaPentagram Chile
September 27, 2023Movistar ArenaPentagram Chile

Australian Leg (October 2023)

The tour concluded with Ghost's first Australian headline dates in major arenas, supported by Australian metal band Southeast Desert Metal, marking the end of the overall Imperatour.
DateCityCountryVenueSupport Act
October 3, 2023Qudos Bank ArenaSoutheast Desert Metal
October 4, 2023Southeast Desert Metal
October 7, 2023Southeast Desert Metal

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