Wings of AOR Festival 2026

Name: Wings of AOR Festival 2026
Start: 2026-04-24T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-26T02:00:00+02:00
Location: Arbis Bar & Salonger

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 am

UTC+02:00

Location

Arbis Bar & Salonger | Norrköping, OG

Wings of AOR - A new Swedish AOR-festival in Norrköping!
On the 24th and 25th of April 2026, one of the best venues in Sweden, Arbis in Norrköping, will be transformed into a AOR-utopia! Start planning your trip to Norrköping for a real AOR-party!
COMPLETE LINE-UP:
*JOE LYNN TURNER (US)
Joe Lynn Turner, the iconic voice of Rainbow, Deep Purple and Yngwie Malmsteen, brings his legendary career to Wings of AOR. He will perform his classic solo album "Rescue You" (1985) in its entirety, along with a selection of his greatest melodic hits. We're gonna say it again. Don't miss this! The chance may never come back again.
*RUSS BALLARD (UK)
Russ Ballard, the legendary songwriter and performer behind the countless AOR classics, is set to grace the Wings of AOR stage. He will perform his two iconic AOR albums "Russ Ballard" (1984) and "The Fire Still Burns" (1985) in its entirety - a true treat for melodic rock fans. Don't miss this! The chance may never come back again.
*EASY ACTION (SE)
Easy Action, featuring the legendary Tommy Nilsson on vocals and Kee Marcello on guitars are true pioneers of Swedish melodic rock. Next year, the album "That Makes One" will reach its 40th anniversary and the band is celebrating in a big way by releasing a new album. With their timeless anthems they're set to deliver a rare and spectacular show at Wings of AOR.
*BRIAN SPENCE (UK)
Brian Spence will return to Sweden for the first time since supporting John Farnham back in 1988, when he performed with an acoustic set. This time he's back with a full band, ready to deliver his melodic rock classics. No one at Arbis will be able to stand still when the riff to the AOR gem "Hear It From The Heart" starts. Don't miss this! The chance may never come back again.
*BROTHER FIRETRIBE (FI)
Brother Firetribe, The AOR masters from Finland are ready to give Wings of AOR the ultimate 80’s feeling. Fronted by the charismatic Pekka Heino, the band continues to captivate audiences with their amazing live performances.
*ONE DESIRE (FI)
One Desire are back! One of Finland's leading melodic rock acts, known for their electrifying live shows. With their powerful sound and undeniable charisma, they're ready to light up Wings of AOR.
*GATHERING OF KINGS (SE)
Often described as the Swedish equivalent of the "supergroups" Phenomena and Avantasia. With their grand anthemic sound and powerful live presence, they're ready to conquer Wings of AOR.
*PERFECT PLAN (SE)
Perfect Plan from Örnsköldsvik in Sweden has become one of the brightest stars in modern AOR. Fresh from the release of their acclaimed album "Heart of a Lion" they're set to bring their world class sound to Wings of AOR.
*EMOTIONAL FIRE (SE)
A rising force in Swedish AOR, blending powerful vocals and shimmering 80's inspired melodies. With their debut album to be released in January, they're ready to set the Wings of AOR stage ablaze with passion and energy. For fans of Heart, Vixen, Cher and Robin Beck.
*DAYTONA (SE)
After powerful performances at Malmö Melodic and Skogsröjet, the Swedish AOR sensation Daytona are more than ready to meet their fans again — this time at Wings of AOR.