𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞……..

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞

In a thrilling announcement that has sent waves through the global drumming and progressive music communities, Anika Nilles, one of the world’s most innovative drummers and composers, has officially unveiled the complete schedule for her 2026 World Tour — a monumental journey spanning Asia, North America, and Europe. With her trademark blend of precision, groove, and technical mastery, the tour marks not just a return to the stage, but a celebration of rhythm, resilience, and artistic evolution.

Dubbed “The Pulse of the World Tour 2026,” this ambitious trek is set to kick off in Tokyo, Japan in February 2026 and will continue through major cities including Seoul, Singapore, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid, before concluding in her home country, Germany, in late October. The tour will feature over 60 dates across three continents, showcasing Anika’s unparalleled drumming artistry, her dynamic live band, and a series of special collaborations with local and international musicians.

“After years of writing, teaching, and creating from the studio, I can’t wait to finally bring this new energy to audiences around the world,” said Anika in her official statement. “This tour represents not only the music I’ve been crafting, but also the community of musicians and fans who’ve supported me from every corner of the planet. Rhythm connects us all — and that’s what this journey is about.”

𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Anika’s 2026 tour will spotlight songs from her acclaimed albums “Pikalar” and “For a Colorful Soul,” along with brand-new material from her upcoming project, rumored to feature groundbreaking rhythmic concepts and collaborations with world-class artists. Each concert will be more than just a performance — it’s designed as a percussive experience, featuring immersive visuals, synchronized lighting, and extended improvisational segments that bring Anika’s creative process to life on stage.

Fans can expect everything from high-energy drum solos to melodic explorations with her live band, Nevell, who will accompany her throughout the tour. Known for blending jazz, funk, fusion, and progressive rock, the ensemble promises to deliver a show that’s as musically challenging as it is emotionally moving.

Beyond the concerts themselves, the 2026 tour will include exclusive drum clinics, masterclasses, and meet-and-greet sessions, allowing drumming enthusiasts and students to learn directly from one of the most respected modern educators in the field. These sessions will take place in select cities, often in collaboration with music schools, drum brands, and educational platforms.

𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠 — 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The tour begins in Tokyo (Feb 10) before heading to Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, and Bangkok. Each Asian stop will feature region-specific collaborations with local percussionists, celebrating traditional instruments and cross-cultural rhythm. Anika, who has long expressed admiration for Asian rhythmic traditions, shared: “Asia’s energy is unmatched — I’ve always been inspired by its drumming heritage. I’m thrilled to blend those influences with my own sound.”

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠 — 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

From Los Angeles (Apr 3) to New York City (Jun 10), Anika’s North American run will hit over 25 major venues, including Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, Austin, San Francisco, and Montreal. The performances are expected to attract not only fans of progressive music but also drummers, producers, and sound engineers eager to experience her intricate polyrhythms and electronic-acoustic fusion in a live setting.

In collaboration with drum gear sponsors like Meinl Cymbals and Tama Drums, each city will host pre-show “Groove Sessions” — mini-events where fans can interact with Anika, test her signature gear, and witness exclusive performances not featured in the main concert.

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠 — 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Europe will see Anika at her most experimental. Beginning in London (Jul 5) and wrapping up in Berlin (Oct 22), this leg will feature stops in Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Vienna, Copenhagen, and Zurich. Expect multi-media performances that merge rhythm with storytelling — from looping experiments to live visuals synced to her drumming patterns.

The finale in Berlin, titled “Home Pulse,” will be recorded for a live concert film and album, capturing the culmination of the tour’s creative journey. Rumors suggest guest appearances by fellow drumming legends and longtime collaborators — a fitting tribute to the evolution of modern percussion.

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Anika’s influence reaches far beyond the drum set. Through her online lessons, YouTube presence, and mentorship programs, she has become a global role model for aspiring musicians — especially women in the drumming world. Her 2026 tour aims to continue that legacy, spotlighting female drummers and musicians as opening acts in select cities, fostering inclusivity and inspiration across the music industry.

“Music should never be a competition,” she said in a recent interview. “It’s about connection — between people, between ideas, between sounds. This tour is a reminder that rhythm is something we all share, no matter where we’re from.”

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬

Tickets for “The Pulse of the World Tour 2026” go on sale November 15, 2025, through her official website and authorized ticketing partners. A limited number of VIP packages will include early venue access, signed merchandise, and exclusive soundcheck experiences.

With the tour’s immersive production design, world-class musicianship, and heartfelt message of global unity through rhythm, Anika Nilles’ 2026 World Tour stands poised to redefine what it means to experience live instrumental music in the modern era. For fans and musicians alike, it’s not just a concert — it’s a movement.