Opeth and Marillion set the Beats of Pompeii 2026 on fire: the British band's second date has been announced.

Pompeii is gearing up for a fiery summer of great rock. Following the announcement of Opeth, the historic Swedish band symbolizing the most sophisticated and visionary prog metal, scheduled for July 10, 2026, at the Amphitheater of the Excavations, comes further news that is sure to drive fans wild: Marillion, after selling out their July 25th date in minutes, are adding a second concert, Sunday, July 26th, at the same location and exclusively in Italy for BOP – Beats of Pompeii.

Tickets for both dates will be on sale at ticketone.it:– Opeth, from Monday 10 November at 11am

– Marillion, already on sale from Monday 3 November at 2pm.

After two consecutive sold-out years at the Marillion Weekend in Padua, the iconic British progressive rock band returns to Italy for a unique and unrepeatable event, in a legendary venue where music, history, and inspiration blend together in an unparalleled experience.

Marillion: Two Exclusive Evenings in Pompeii

With over 40 years of career, 30 million records sold and an unparalleled international following, Marillion, led by the charismatic Steve Hogarth, are ready to write a new page in the history of progressive rock. The double date on 25 and 26 July 2026 will be a concert-event designed for Italian and international audiences, with a special setlist that will retrace the great classics and the most intense moments of the band's repertoire.

The entire concert will also be filmed to become an official album and a Blu-ray movie, which will include the best of the show in a spectacular audio-visual montage.

Fresh from their latest album of unreleased songs, An Hour Before It's Dark (2022), which was enthusiastically received by critics and audiences, the band confirms its artistic vitality and sonic coherence, capable of remaining authentic and faithful to its origins while continuing to evolve.