Green Carnation Announce Show with Deep Purple
Posted on March 5, 2026
More information about A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis
Since taking root in 1990, Green Carnation have reaped the success of their lofty ambitions. On just their second album, the prog bards authored one of the longest continuous epics in metal’s hallowed archives. Just last year, the band set sail on an epic album trilogy with The Shores of Melancholia, which washed onto best-of 2025 lists at PROG, Loudwire, Angry Metal Guy and other major publications. Now, as they descend into deeper, darker and doomier depths on the upcoming Part II of A Dark Poem, the Norwegian natives are adding another memorable scene to their storied career.
Today, Green Carnation are thrilled to announce a show in their hometown of Kristiansand with Deep Purple. The band will join the forefathers of heavy metal at one-day festival Dirty Old Town Live on June 14 alongside Turbonegro and Slomosa. During their set, Green Carnation will perform hits from across their discography, including the booming and bloodied new single “Sanguis (Blood Ties)”.
“Playing a show in our hometown alongside Deep Purple is something we never thought would happen”, Green Carnation says. “With several other amazing bands on the lineup, this show is certainly looking like one that will go into the history books and stay with us forever”.
Dirty Old Town Live 2026
with Deep Purple, Turbonegro, Slomosa, Green Carnation, Young Fogertys + DJ Maciek Ofstad (Kveleertak)
June 14 – Kristiansand, Norway @ Odderøya [Tickets]
In September, Green Carnation are returning to the stage in Kristiansand for another unforgettable evening. During their headlining show at the Kilden Performing Arts Centre, the band will perform A Dark Poem in its entirety for the first and final time – including the as-of-yet unannounced Part III. Already, fans from 18 different countries have purchased tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
An Evening with Green Carnation
performing Part I, II and III of A Dark Poem
September 12 – Kristiansand, Norway @ Kilden Performing Arts Centre [TICKETS]
Catch Green Carnation at European summer festivals
June 6 – Tampere, Finland @ Ankea Festival [TICKETS]
August 1 – Ungarn, Hungary @ Feke Zaj Festival [TICKETS]
Watch the video for “Sanguis (Blood Ties)” on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.
A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis comes out April 3 on Season of Mist
Pre-order
https://orcd.co/greencarnationsanguis
Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/7pUfKrzW4Q5vn0WAfPHCkS?si=uDZLcOH5Rh2-j8BcS956-g
Available Formats
CD Digipack
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Yellow and Red Marbled)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Orange and Coke Bottle Green)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Gold Splatters)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Silver, White and Black Marbled)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Transparent Green and Purple Marbled)
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