BIGBANG Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour, Performing in 18 Cities
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Group BIGBANG announced a world tour to commemorate their 20th anniversary, starting in August in South Korea.
- The tour, titled 'BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR', will span 18 cities and include 31 performances across North America, Europe, Oceania, Japan, and Asia until February of the following year.
- The tour will feature performances at major stadiums and dome-type venues worldwide, including the MetLife Stadium, Stade de France, and Tokyo Dome.
K-pop group BIGBANG has officially announced plans for a world tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Titled 'BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR', the extensive global trek is set to commence in August with a concert in South Korea.
According to YG Entertainment, the tour will cover 18 cities and encompass 31 performances, extending from August of this year through February of next year. The group is scheduled to visit numerous locations across North America, Europe, Oceania, Japan, and other parts of Asia. Key cities on the itinerary include Goyang (South Korea), Oakland, East Rutherford (USA), Paris, London, Taipei, Singapore, Hanoi, Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Kaohsiung.
A notable aspect of the tour is its selection of prestigious venues. BIGBANG is slated to perform in some of the world's largest stadiums and dome-type arenas. These include the Goyang Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Stade de France, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Kaohsiung National Stadium, Taipei Dome, Tokyo Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and PayPay Dome Fukuoka, underscoring the scale and ambition of their anniversary celebrations.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.