About

Arena plays progressive rock at Zeche Carl, Essen, on Friday 27 November 2026 at 20:00. The concert is part of the Farewell Damian Wilson Tour.

What to expect

Arena is a progressive rock band; Mick Pointer is the former drummer of Marillion and Clive Nolan is the keyboardist of Pendragon.

These shows are among the last selected concerts with Damian Wilson as the band's singer.

  • Mick Pointer: former Marillion drummer
  • Clive Nolan: Pendragon keyboardist
  • Damian Wilson: singer at these shows

Line-up

Listen before you go

Arena - The Visitor (live)

Metal Mind

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour" start and end?

ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour" runs Friday, 27 November 2026, 20:00.

Where is ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour"?

ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour" takes place at Zeche Carl, Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee 100, Essen.

Is ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour" sold out?

Yes, the official ticket shop lists ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour" as sold out. The official page shows it if tickets come back.

Who plays at ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour"?

The line-up of ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour": Arena.

Is this Damian Wilson's farewell with Arena?

Damian Wilson will stop as Arena's singer at the end of 2026.

These are some of the last selected concerts with him as singer.

The band has announced Paul Manzi as returning frontman.

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Getting there

Zeche Carl, Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee 100, 45326 Essen, DE

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