Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt
March 24,03.2027 THE HALL, Zurich
March 25, 2027 Théâtre de Beaulieu, Lausanne

Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter Loreena McKennitt has just announced a European tour (“The Mask and Mirror 30th Anniversary Tour”) featuring 30 concerts across nine countries for spring 2027. On March 24, 2027, she will perform at THE HALL in Zurich, and on March 25, 2027, at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne.

“The Mask and Mirror 30th Anniversary Tour” begins on February 22 in Groningen, the Netherlands, and concludes on April 3 in Paris, France, with performances in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.

The spring dates mark the third leg of McKennitt’s anniversary tour, with which she is celebrating her 1994 studio album *The Mask and The Mirror*—an album often described as a defining moment in her career and celebrated for its “intercultural fusion,” which weaves together Celtic, Spanish, and Moroccan influences. Upon its release, the LA Times described it as “music full of dark depths, spiritual longings, and ancient echoes.” The album, which the artist herself regards as “a historical and musical pilgrimage,” has sold more than two million copies worldwide.

McKennitt says she was “led by inspiration” and that the album “explores questions that echo through the centuries—Who was God? What is religion, what is spirituality? What was revealed and what was hidden, and what was the mask and what was the mirror?”»

“We’re thrilled to return to Europe for another chapter of The Mask and Mirror Anniversary Tour, following the first leg in Southern Europe in the summer of 2024, where we performed at many open-air festivals,” said McKennitt. “It was fascinating to revisit music inspired by questions that not only explore Celtic history but also the timeless themes of religion, spirituality, and moral dilemmas—which resonate anew today. We can’t wait to see everyone again and share the music with them.”

The second leg of “The Mask and Mirror Anniversary Tour” will take place this fall in Eastern Canada, beginning on October 13, 2026, in Moncton, NB, and ending on November 2 in Montréal.

The tour first kicked off in Europe in the summer of 2024. Due to high demand for tickets and many sold-out shows, additional concerts had to be scheduled.

The first part of each show on the tour will feature “fan favorites,” while the second part will include all the songs in the order they appear on the album. McKennitt will be accompanied by her musical collaborators Caroline Lavelle on cello, Brian Hughes on guitar, Hugh Marsh on violin, Dudley Phillips on bass, and Robert Brian on drums.

McKennitt’s eclectic Celtic blend of pop, folk, and world music has sold more than 14 million albums worldwide.

Her albums have achieved gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status in 15 countries across four continents. She has been nominated twice for a GRAMMY® Award and has won two Juno Awards as well as a Billboard International Achievement Award. McKennitt was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in March 2023 and into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in May 2025.

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