ABBA in 2026: No World Tour, But “ABBA Voyage” Continues to Lead the Way
While fans around the world continue to dream of seeing ABBA reunite on a traditional world tour, the legendary Swedish group has made one thing clear: there are no plans for a new live concert tour in 2026. However, that does not mean ABBA is absent from the global music stage. Instead, ABBA Voyage remains the centerpiece of the group’s live presence—and it is continuing strong with additional dates confirmed throughout 2026.
Background
Launched in May 2022 in London, ABBA Voyage is a groundbreaking concert experience that blends cutting-edge technology with timeless pop music. Rather than appearing on stage in person, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad perform as digital avatars—known as “ABBAtars”—created using motion-capture technology and visual effects developed over several years. The show takes place at the purpose-built ABBA Arena in East London and features a live 10-piece band performing alongside the virtual band members.
Introduction
Despite early skepticism from some fans, ABBA Voyage has become one of the most successful concert residencies in modern music history. Critics and audiences alike have praised the show for its emotional impact, sound quality, and respectful presentation of ABBA’s legacy. Songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “Waterloo” continue to bring audiences to their feet night after night, many of them longtime fans now in their 50s, 60s, and beyond.
The decision not to tour traditionally is largely practical. All four members of ABBA are now in their 70s, and they have been open about the physical demands of touring. ABBA Voyage allows them to present their music at the highest level without the strain of travel or live performance schedules. At the same time, it ensures consistency—every audience gets the same carefully crafted experience.
As of now, the residency has been extended multiple times, with performances scheduled well into 2026, reflecting sustained demand from fans across the globe. For many, traveling to London has become a musical pilgrimage, a chance to celebrate not only ABBA’s songs but also the memories attached to them.
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Lyrics
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You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your lifeSee that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queenFriday night and the lights are lowLooking out for the place to goWhere they play the right music, getting in the swingYou come in to look for a kingAnybody could be that guyNight is young and the music’s highWith a bit of rock music, everything is fineYou’re in the mood for a danceAnd when you get the chance…You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeenDancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourineYou can dance, you can jive, having the time of your lifeSee that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queenYou’re a teaser, you turn ’em onLeave them burning and then you’re goneLooking out for another, anyone will doYou’re in the mood for a danceAnd when you get the chance…You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeenDancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourineYou can dance, you can jive, having the time of your lifeSee that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queen