First shows announced for 80-date Dio Returns tour

Dio Returns: The World Tour sees a "completely new" Eyellusion hologram of the late singer tour theatres across the world in 2017–18

The Dio hologram made its debut at Wacken Open Air 2016 © Eyellusion

Eyellusion, the creator of the much talked-about hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio, has announced the initial run of dates for its first tour, Dio Returns: The World Tour.

The tour, which Eyellusion tells IQ will be produced in partnership with several local promoters, will make more than 80 stops in theatre-sized venues around the globe, kicking off in Finland on 30 November 2017.

The hologram, backed by Dio’s former band, will perform for the majority of the show, with a setlist that includes hits from across his career, including songs by Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath.

The initial European dates are:

Dio Returns is expected to visit to the United States in spring 2018, and play festivals across the world next summer.

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