Dream Theater | 40th Anniversary Tour | Live @ Arena Zagreb, Croatia, 2024

The 2024 tour “An Evening With Dream Theater,” celebrated by the legendary progressive metal band Dream Theater in honor of their 40th anniversary, is a milestone event for fans worldwide. This tour is particularly special as it brings together the classic lineup — James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci ​⁠[‪@JohnPetrucciofficial‬], Jordan Rudess ​[⁠‪@JordanRudessKeys‬], and the returning drummer Mike Portnoy ​⁠[‪@MikePortnoyDT1‬], back after more than a decade. Dream Theater performs an uninterrupted three-hour set featuring meticulously selected classics, songs cherished by fans over the decades, along with spectacular production that includes intricate visual effects, video projections, and lighting.
The concert in Zagreb, held on October 29, 2024, at Arena Zagreb, left a deep impression due to an emotional moment just before the performance. Singer James LaBrie shared with the audience that drummer Mike Portnoy’s sister, Samantha, had passed away only half an hour before the concert, after a battle with cancer. This heartfelt announcement brought the band and audience closer, and during one of the songs, the crowd spontaneously turned on their mobile phone lights in a show of support for Portnoy. This gesture from the audience created a moving atmosphere that added an unforgettable layer to the concert.
Beyond these poignant moments, the concert also featured performances of new songs from the upcoming album “Parasomnia”, as well as iconic songs from the band’s extensive career. For fans in the region, Zagreb was a unique opportunity to experience this celebration live. The “An Evening With Dream Theater” tour continues to honor the band’s rich musical journey — from the pioneering days of progressive metal to the present — demonstrating Dream Theater’s enduring energy and dedication, which now resonates more powerfully than ever with audiences worldwide.
Setlist:
Act I
• 0:05 Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper
• 8:10 Act I: Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 
• 10:08 Act I: Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu
• 14:50 The Mirror
• 22:17 Panic Attack
• 28:18 Barstool Warrior
• 34:17 Hollow Years
• 43:26 Constant Motion
• 48:12 As I Am
Act II
• 54:38 Night Terror
• 1:01:41 This Is the Life
• 1:05:27 Under a Glass Moon
• 1:09:46 Vacant
• 1:11:47 Stream of Consciousness
• 1:16:10 Octavarium
Encore:
• 1:28:42 There's No Place Like Home
• 1:29:29 Act II: Scene Six: Home
• 1:35:49 Act II: Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
• 1:40:03 Pull Me Under