Avantasia performing its first North American show in Québec City, Canada at the Le Festival d'été de Québec. In support that night was Voivod. Guest stars that appeared with Tobias Sammet that night: Bob Cately (Magnum), Thomas Retkke (Heaven's Gate), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Michael Kiske (Ex-Helloween), Amanda Somerville (Trillium).