By Shim Sun-ah
K-pop legends BIGBANG are gearing up for a monumental world tour, officially announced via a tour poster on YG Entertainment’s social media. The highly anticipated global trek is set to commence in Goyang, South Korea, in August 2026, extending its reach across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, concluding in February 2027.
Fans can look forward to a massive 31-show schedule spanning 18 major cities globally. Confirmed tour stops include vibrant hubs like Oakland, Paris, London, Taipei, Singapore, Hanoi, Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo, promising an unforgettable experience for VIPs across continents.
The scale of this tour is underscored by its choice of large-capacity stadiums and iconic dome arenas. Confirmed venues feature Goyang Stadium in South Korea, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Stade de France in Paris, London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, along with Japan’s Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka, highlighting BIGBANG’s enduring global appeal.
This upcoming tour has ignited immense excitement among fans, marking BIGBANG’s first world tour in approximately nine years since their highly successful “Last Dance” tour in 2017. This long-awaited return to the global stage is a testament to the group’s lasting influence and dedicated fanbase.
YG Entertainment has confirmed that further tour dates and additional locations will be announced in due course, urging fans to stay tuned for updates.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, BIGBANG debuted in August 2006 and has profoundly shaped the K-pop landscape. Over two decades, they’ve released an impressive catalog of chart-topping hits, including iconic tracks like “Haru Haru,” “Fantastic Baby,” “Bang Bang Bang,” “Lies,” “Last Dance,” and “Last Farewell,” solidifying their status as industry pioneers.
