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The Sisters of Mercy
Formed in 1980
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The Sisters of Mercy tour dates 2026
The Sisters of Mercy has 16 upcoming shows between Friday, October 30, 2026 and Saturday, December 5, 2026, across 8 countries, including Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria. The next one is on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Hohenems, Austria (Event Center).
- Hohenems, Austria · Event Center Tickets
- Fribourg, Switzerland · FRI-Son Tickets
- Zürich, Switzerland · X-TRA Musikcafe Tickets
- München, Germany · Kesselhaus Tickets
- Stuttgart, Germany · LKA Longhorn Tickets
- Nuremberg, Germany · Löwensaal Tickets
- Esch/alzette, Luxembourg · Rockhalwith Scott Montoya Tickets
- Oslo, Norway · Rockefeller Oslowith Scott Montoya Tickets
- Johanneshov, Sweden · Fållanwith Scott Montoya Tickets
- Karlstad, Sweden · Nöjesfabriken Tickets
- Perth, Australia · The Astor Theatre Tickets
- Sydney, Australia · Metro Theatrewith 19-Twenty Tickets
- Hobart, Australia · Odeon Theatre Tickets
- Melbourne, Australia · Forum Melbourne Tickets
- Brisbane, Australia · The Tivoli Tickets
- Auckland, New Zealand · Powerstation Tickets
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Tour dates by city: Hohenems · Fribourg · Zürich · München · Stuttgart · Nuremberg · Esch/alzette · Oslo · Johanneshov · Karlstad · Perth · Sydney · Hobart · Melbourne · Brisbane · Auckland
More concerts: Australia · Germany · Switzerland · Sweden · Austria
Tour dates elsewhere: Bandsintown · Songkick
About
The Sisters of Mercy are an English rock band formed in Leeds in 1980. After achieving early underground fame, the band experienced a commercial breakthrough in the mid-1980s, sustaining their success until the early 1990s, when they halted the release of new records in protest against their record company, WEA. Although the band operates primarily as a touring outfit today, they continue to perform new and unreleased music live.
The group released three original studio albums: First and Last and Always (1985), Floodland (1987), and Vision Thing (1990). Each album was recorded by a different line-up; singer-songwriter Andrew Eldritch and the drum machine known as Doktor Avalanche are the only constant elements throughout. Eldritch and Avalanche were also involved in the Sisterhood, a side project linked to Eldritch's disputes with former members.
The Sisters of Mercy ceased recording in the early 1990s due to a dispute with their record company, East West Records. The record company contract was with Andrew Eldritch rather than with the band. Under the contract Eldritch owed the company two albums; however East West Records agreed to terminate the contract in return for one album by Eldritch, which he recorded under the name SSV in 1997. The album, Go Figure, consisting of techno-like droning with mumbled vocals by Eldritch, was not released by the record company, though bootleg versions are in circulation.
After the Sisters of Mercy were released from their contract with East West, they have not signed with another label nor released any new material. They have continued to perform new songs live.
Former members of the group went on to establish the bands Ghost Dance and the Mission.
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Also in Français
The Sisters of Mercy [ðə ˈsɪstəz ə ˈmɜːsɪ] est un groupe de rock gothique britannique, originaire de Leeds, en Angleterre. Il est formé en 1980 par Andrew Eldritch et Gary Marx.
Andrew Eldritch déclare que le nom du groupe est inspiré d'une chanson de Leonard Cohen où la locution « the sisters of mercy » désignerait alternativement un ordre religieux du même nom et des prostituées. Une autre explication, plus probable[pourquoi ?], existe quant à l'origine du nom du groupe qui serait une référence aux sœurs de la Famille Brontë, écrivaines originaires de Leeds comme le groupe. Très influent dans les milieux gothiques, le groupe n'a pourtant sorti que trois albums en plus de 40 ans d'existence. Le travail sur le son et la mélodie a toujours caractérisé leurs œuvres. Leurs concerts sont souvent décrits comme une « expérience », incluant des nappes de fumée épaisse accompagnées d'effets lumineux.
The Sisters of Mercy est fortement marqué par la personnalité d'Andrew Eldritch, vocaliste autour duquel la composition du groupe a souvent changé. L'une des caractéristiques de la formation est d'avoir toujours utilisé une boîte à rythmes baptisée Doktor Avalanche. Présent sur tous les enregistrements et utilisé à chaque concert, l'instrument est considéré comme une entité à part entière du groupe.
Très indépendant et voulant garder le contrôle artistique du groupe, Andrew Eldritch crée Merciful Release, son propre label, et même lorsqu'il signera avec la major WEA, il gardera au sein de cette collaboration la production, le design et la direction artistique des disques, WEA s'occupant de la distribution et de la promotion du groupe. Il est l'un des fondateurs du style gothique, reconnu en cela par l'unanimité de la critique, bien qu'il rejette la qualification de gothique. Ses paroles sont souvent cyniques, désabusées, faisant référence à divers artistes, philosophes et événements historiques qu'il apprécie.
D'anciens membres de Sisters of Mercy formeront ensuite les groupes Ghost Dance et The Mission.
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Past shows
- Vienna · Raiffeisen Halle im Gasometer
- Berlin · Columbiahalle
- Leipzig · Haus Auensee
Discography
Albums
- 1985 First and Last and Always
- 1987 Floodland
- 1990 Vision Thing
EPs
- 1983 The Reptile House E.P.
- 1986 Floorshow EP
- 1989 The Last Magician of Rational Thought
- 1991 The Sisters of Mercy
- All Along the Watch Tower
Singles
- 1980 The Damage Done
- 1982 Body Electric
- 1982 Alice
- 1983 Anaconda / Phantom
- 1983 Temple of Love
- 1984 Walk Away
- 1984 Body and Soul
- 1985 No Time to Cry
- 1987 Lucretia My Reflection
- 1987 This Corrosion
- 1988 Emma / Ghost Rider
- 1988 Dominion
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- 1990 Detonation Boulevard
- 1990 When You Don’t See Me
- 1990 Vision Thing
- 1990 More
- 1990 Doctor Jeep
- 1991 I Was Wrong / Interview
- 1992 Temple of Love (1992)
- 1993 Under the Gun
- 2001 We Are the Same, Susanne
- 2024 Temple of Love (Megahit remix)
Questions about The Sisters of Mercy’s tour
When is The Sisters of Mercy’s next show?
The Sisters of Mercy’s next show is on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Hohenems, Austria (Event Center).
How many shows does The Sisters of Mercy have in 2026?
The Sisters of Mercy has 16 shows listed in 2026, in 16 cities.
Where is The Sisters of Mercy touring in 2026?
The Sisters of Mercy is scheduled to play in Hohenems (Austria), Fribourg (Switzerland), Zürich (Switzerland), München (Germany), Stuttgart (Germany), Nuremberg (Germany), Esch/alzette (Luxembourg), Oslo (Norway) and 8 other cities.
When does The Sisters of Mercy play in Hohenems?
The Sisters of Mercy plays in Hohenems on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Event Center.
When does The Sisters of Mercy play in Fribourg?
The Sisters of Mercy plays in Fribourg on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at FRI-Son.
When does The Sisters of Mercy play in Zürich?
The Sisters of Mercy plays in Zürich on Monday, November 2, 2026 at X-TRA Musikcafe.
Where can I buy tickets for The Sisters of Mercy?
Each date in the list above links to its ticket page when there is one, through sellers such as bandsintown.com.
Where can I listen to The Sisters of Mercy?
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