Polyphia: Instrumental Virtuosity and the Evolution of Progressive Rock
American band Polyphia will bring their BE NOT AFRAID World Tour to Spain for two consecutive concerts in Barcelona and Madrid. The group will perform at Razzmatazz in Barcelona on November 22, 2026, followed by a show at La Riviera in Madrid on November 23. Both performances will feature Perturbator and RJ Pasin as special guests. The scheduled start time for each concert is 8:30 PM.
Polyphia have established a distinctive musical identity through their technically demanding guitar work and an approach that moves beyond the conventions of instrumental rock. Their sound combines intricate arrangements, precise rhythmic structures and contemporary production, drawing on elements of progressive rock, metal, hip-hop and electronic music. Rather than relying on traditional genre boundaries, the band explores the relationship between instrumental technique and modern musical influences, placing detailed musicianship at the centre of its sound.
The Spanish dates form part of the European leg of the BE NOT AFRAID World Tour. Barcelona will welcome the band at Razzmatazz on Sunday, November 22, before the tour continues to Madrid on Monday, November 23, at La Riviera. The two performances offer audiences in both cities the opportunity to experience Polyphia’s distinctive blend of instrumental precision, rhythmic complexity and stylistic experimentation in a live setting.
Joining the line-up is Perturbator, the project of French musician James Kent, associated with synthwave and dark electronic music, alongside RJ Pasin. Their inclusion brings different musical perspectives to the programme, connecting technically intricate guitar performances with electronic textures and contemporary rhythmic influences. Together, the artists create a line-up that spans several strands of modern music without being confined to a single genre.
Tickets for Polyphia in Barcelona and Madrid are available through the official sales channels of Live Nation España and Ticketmaster. General admission tickets are listed at €47.50, including applicable taxes and the ticketing channel’s booking fees. Ticketmaster charges an additional €2 per transaction. Attendees under 16 must comply with the specific admission requirements at each venue, so visitors should check the relevant policies for Razzmatazz and La Riviera before attending.
