The best concerts to catch in Asia in 2026

We’re well into another year of iconic live shows in Asia. And while spring brought Blackpink and Batushka, summer is set to welcome legends Pixies alongside rising acts like Jenevieve and Geordie Greep. So, whether you’re ready for Bus’s anticipated Asia breakout, can’t wait to sing along to Treasure’s hits or are primed to throw hands in the Speed moshpit, secure your tickets and plan your travel to even more spectacular gigs in Asia. 

All concert dates are accurate at the time of publishing. This article is updated quarterly as new Asia gigs are announced. 

1. Kraftwerk 

Formed in Dusseldorf in the early ’70s, Germany’s electronic pioneers Kraftwerk built a new world from circuit board-based instruments. Don’t miss experiencing the silver-haired, still-innovating synthsters play their influential, endlessly sampled songs like The Robots, The Model and Autobahn live. 

Seoul: 4 May 
Hong Kong: 6 May 
Singapore: 8 May 
Bangkok: 10 May

2. Shame

Part of London’s “Windmill scene” – a collection of alternative acts associated with the eponymous pub in Brixton – post‑punk outfit Shame deliver sharp‑tongued lyrics and chaotic live shows. Their snarling, socially charged sound, at its most vivid on last year’s Cutthroat, has made them one of the coolest British guitar bands of the past decade. 

Hong Kong: 15 April 
Shanghai: 18 April 
Shenzhen: 19 April 
Taipei: 21 April 
Seoul: 26 April

3. Speed

Australian hardcore punk band Speed make landfall in Asia this May to play to fans in more than a dozen cities. Anchored by brothers Jem and Aaron Siow, the Sydney-based five-piece ripped onto the scene in 2019 with rabble-rousing tracks that have found a home in the wrestling world.

Jakarta: 2 May 
Taipei: 3 June 
Shanghai: 5 June 
Guangzhou: 6 June 
Hong Kong: 7 June 
Manila: 9 June 
Ho Chi Minh City: 10 June 
Bangkok: 12 June 
Kuala Lumpur: 13 June 
Singapore: 14 June

4. Geordie Greep 

The man, the meme, the legend: since stepping away from experimental alternative rock act Black Midi (another from the Windmill scene’s talent turbine), frontman Geordie Greep has stepped out on his own, releasing his solo debut The New Sound in 2024. That sound? “Prog rock-meets-salsa”, he says, but get your ticket and decide for yourself when the Greep performs in Asia. 

Singapore: 13 April

Taipei: 15 April

Hong Kong: 16 April

5. Mùm 

“Icelandic indietronica” couldn’t sound colder as a genre, but there’s a surprising amount of warmth in Mùm . Approaching their 30-year mark, this long-standing and beloved group return to the East with their heartfelt, lo-fi music, which is defined by soft vocals and unconventional folk instruments with playful electronic effects. 

Hong Kong: 1 April 
TBA: 2 April 
TBA: 4 April 
TBA: 6 April 
Taipei: 8 April 
Singapore: 11 April

6. JID 

With a style that incorporates Southern hip hop traditions and contemporary experimentation, critically acclaimed Atlanta rapper JID is known for chart-topping crossover collaborations, such as Enemy with Imagine Dragons. His Asia run follows last year’s album God Does Like Ugly, which ended with an exciting piece of personal news. 

Bangkok: 26 May

Kuala Lumpur: 28 May

Manila: 30 May

Seoul: 1 June 

Hong Kong: 9 June

7. Laufey 

Blending jazz, classical and bedroom pop, Laufey ’s soft‑spoken songs and vintage sensibility have framed the Icelandic singer-songwriter as one of the most distinctive crossover artists of recent years. Her live concerts are unmissable, so score a seat on her Asia tour wherever you can. 

Hong Kong: 12 May 
Taipei: 15 May 
Singapore: 19 May 
Jakarta: 23 May 
Manila: 26, 27 May 
Bangkok: 31 May 
Kuala Lumpur: 2 June 
Seoul: 7 June

8. Anson Seabra 

Known for understated arrangements and poignant songwriting that blends fairytale themes with real-world ones, such as mental health, Anson Seabra will welcome Asia fans into his sentimental snowglobe on his I Must Be Dreaming Tour. 

Taipei: 25 May 
Tokyo: 27 May 
Hong Kong: 29 May 
Kuala Lumpur: 31 May 
Singapore: 2 June

9. Jenevieve 

Los Angeles‑based singer Jenevieve hit it big with her 2020 single Baby Powder, which sunk listeners into a soup of nostalgia in its nods to 1980s citypop and ’90s R&B vocals. Three albums dropped in four years have pushed the young singer-songwriter up the rankings, and brought her quickly to a mature sound that mixes dream pop with jazzy grooves. 

Shanghai: 14 May

Guangzhou: 16 May

Shenzhen: 17 May

Hong Kong: 19 May 

Seoul: 22 May

Taipei: 24 May

Tokyo: 26 May

Manila: 28 May 

Bangkok: 2 June

10.  Big Boy  

Californian hardcore outfit Big Boy bring their live show to Asia following the momentum of a chain of EPs, including last year’s Love Songs. This tour extends the up-and-coming band’s reach, bringing a style honed in US dive bars into South East Asian venues. 

Jakarta: 22 May

Singapore: 23 May 

Bangkok: 24 May 

Manila: 25 May

11. Treasure 

YG Entertainment’s Treasure are a polished powerhouse, known for their cadence-heavy choreography, hook-laden songs and vocal support of humanitarian causes. The 10-strong squad’s debut series The First Step became one of the fastest-selling projects in K-pop history, earning them their place on stages across the world. 

Manila: 18 April 
Jakarta: 25, 26 April 
Singapore: 3 May 
Hong Kong: 9 May 
Bangkok: 16 May 
Kuala Lumpur: 30 May

12.  Pixies 

One of the biggest international bands touring Asia this year, US alt-rock icons Pixies continue to prove their staying power 40 years after their formation. Their albums, including Doolittle and Surfer Rosa, remain some of the most influential records of all time, spawning indie anthems like Where Is My Mind? 

Shanghai: 6, 7 May 
Manila: 10 May 
Hong Kong: 12 May

13.  OneRepublic 

Colorado pop-rockers OneRepublic have been a fixture on global stages since their debut in 2002. Expect a setlist of anthems such as Apologise, Counting Stars and Secrets on their Asian arena tour this year. 

Hong Kong: 21 February 
Seoul: 23 February 
Singapore: 2 March 
Taipei: 4 March
Shenzhen: 17 April
Wuhan: 19 April
Beijing: 20 April
Chengdu: 23 April
Suzhou: 26 April

14.  Bus 

Thai pop group Bus (“because of you I shine”) have built a fast‑growing after its 12 members won the TV talent show 789 Survival in 2023. Known for provoking hysteria in homeland shows among fans, or “BEUS”, the lads are ready to introduce their live show to audiences beyond Thailand for the first time. 

Hong Kong: 15 May

Kuala Lumpur: 19 May 

Jakarta: 21 May

Manila: 24 May 

Taipei: 28 May

Seoul: 31 May 

Singapore: 5 June

15.  Ive 

One of K‑pop’s most prominent new‑generation acts, Ive specialise in high‑gloss pop built around earworm hooks. Since their breakout in 2021, the sextet has translated chart and award-show success to arena and festival stages, with hits including Kitsch and I Am.  

Kuala Lumpur: 4 April

Manila: 25 April 

Singapore: 9 May

Macao: 23, 24 May 

16. Exo 

Exo are a highly influential K-pop boy bound who proudly bear the rare achievement of selling more than a million copies of seven different albums. Their Exo Planet tour series has become a long‑running live benchmark: with Exo Planet #6 – EXh0rizon, the group return with a full‑scale production. 

Seoul: 10, 11, 12 April 
Ho Chi Minh City: 25 April 
Taipei: 9, 10 May

Bangkok: 16, 17 May 

Macao: 22, 23 May

Jakarta: 7 June 

Hong Kong: 13, 14 June

Kuala Lumpur: 20 June 

Manila: 4, 5 July

Kaohsiung: 18 July 

Singapore: 26 July

17. Blackpink

Cue the lightsticks and hysteria: Blackpink are back to paint Asia in every shade of excitement. The queens of K-pop, each now megastar soloists and screen stars to boot, will start the year with a string of dates in Hong Kong. Whether you’re a day one Blink or just here for the stadium-sized spectacle, this is the pop juggernaut that delivers. 

Hong Kong: 24, 25, 26 January

18. Fly by Midnight 

Indie-pop duo Fly by Midnight are coming from Los Angeles to play Asia again after 2024’s successful Anemoia tour. Justin Bryte and Slavo’s DIY approach to their music and MVs, and upbeat hit singles including Love Me Like a Friend have earned them a solid global fanbase.

Seoul: 11 January 
Hong Kong: 13 January 
Guangzhou: 14 January 
Shanghai: 16 January 
Beijing: 18 January 
Manila: 19 January 
Singapore: 20 January

19. Super Junior 

South Korean boyband Super Junior are hailed as pioneers of the earth-conquering modern K-pop wave. Since forming in 2005, they’ve sold millions of copies of their 11 albums and have showcased their versatility with music in various languages and a genre-hopping discography that includes hits like Sorry, Sorry and Super.

Singapore: 3 January 
Macao: 10, 11 January  
Kuala Lumpur: 17 January  
Kaohsiung: 24 January  

20. Day6  

Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, aka Day6 , are crowning their 3rd World Tour “The DECADE” with a cluster of highly anticipated arena shows in January. After a decade in the business, the pop-rockin’, multi-instrumental lads have a string of hits under their belts, including I Wait and Congratulations.

Hong Kong: 17, 18 January 
Pasay, Philippines: 24 January 
Kuala Lumpur: 31 January

21. Batushka 

Spooky robes and gothic cathedral vibes form a dramatic diorama for black metal group Batushka’s sinister concerts. One of the darker bands touring Asia this year, the Polish group will give everywhere from India to Seoul thrilling nights comprising dramatic stagecraft, incense-filled atmosphere and haunting liturgical themes.

Dubai: 9 January 
Bengaluru: 10 January 
Kuching: 20 January 
Beijing: 22 January 
Shanghai: 23 January 
Taipei: 29 January 
Singapore: 30 January 
Seoul: 31 January 
Bangkok: 1 February

22. Lady Gaga 

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball has been on a roll since July, sweeping the world before its grand finale at Madison Square Garden, New York, in April. The tour has been packed with iconic moments, as Gaga delivers an extravaganza that showcases her mastery of hitmaking and fearless image reinvention. At the time of writing, her rumoured Hong Kong date remains unconfirmed, but keep an eye on her socials.

23. NCT Wish 

Korean boy group NCT Wish debuted in 2024 with Wish. The six–member act has been delivering hits like Songbird, Steady and Poppop, earning million-seller status and rookie awards. Their first full album Wishful and EP Color cemented their rise as a unique act.

Hong Kong: 25 January  
Kuala Lumpur: 6 February 
Taipei: 28 February  
Macao: 31 March  
Bangkok: 4 April  
Jakarta: 11 April 

24. Aespa 

South Korean girl group Aespa redefined K-pop with their futuristic approach to live performances and genre-hopping sound. Formed in 2020, the quartet – Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning – debuted with Black Mamba and quickly hit the stratosphere with hits like Next Level, Savage and Supernova, and their innovative metaverse theme and digital avatars.

Hong Kong: 7, 8 February 
Macau: 7, 8 March 
Jakarta: 4 April

25. Blue 

Beloved British boyband Blue are back for a 25th anniversary tour that’ll take place in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur in February. Duncan, Lee, Simon and Antony’s R&B-tinged pop hits, such as Breathe Easy and All Rise, defined a generation, and their strengths as singers cemented them as a cut above their contemporaries.

Hong Kong: 7 February 
Kuala Lumpur: 9 February

26. Bryan Adams 

Rock legend Bryan Adams  is bringing his Roll with the Punches Tour to Asia, airing his latest 17th album. One of the most successful artists of all time, the Canadian icon promises a setlist spanning more than 50 years, including classics like Summer of ’69, Heaven, Run to You and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.

Manila: 31 January 
Jakarta: 3 February 
Kuala Lumpur: 6 February 
Singapore: 7 February 
Abu Dhabi: 11 February

27. Miserable Faith 

Beijing rockers Miserable Faith  have been shaping the Chinese Mainland’s music scene since 1999 with music that draws from hardcore, reggae, ska and folk rock. The band rose to fame with early albums like This is a Problem and The Music Won’t be Stopped, before evolving to incorporate broader influences.

Bangkok: 21 January 
Singapore: 23 January 
Kuala Lumpur: 25 January

28. My Chemical Romance 

One of the more intriguing trends in music over the last few years has been the resurgence in emo, particularly nostalgia for the genre’s “third wave” era of the early noughties. My Chemical Romance lead the charge – so apply that eyeliner heavily and prepare to scream-cry along to I’m Not Okay, Helena and Famous Last Words.

Incheon: 18 April  
Bangkok: 22 April  
Manila: 25 April  
Singapore: 28 April  
Kuala Lumpur: 30 April, 1 May  
Jakarta: 3 May

29. Dream Theater 

Progressive metal legends Dream Theater are bestowing Asia with a mammoth tour that goes beyond the predictable cities, underscoring their true dedication to their fanbase in the region. After 16 studio albums, including 2025’s Parasomnia – a concept album about sleep disorders and the first to feature drummer Mike Portnoy since 2010 – the band has an epic catalogue to plumb during atmospheric live shows.

Dubai: 27 January 
Bengaluru: 30 January 
Kolkata: 1 February 
Singapore: 3 February 
Kuala Lumpur: 4 February 
Jakarta: 7 February 
Bangkok: 18 February 
Seoul: 20, 21, 22 February 

30. The Lumineers 

A neat quintet of dates defines the Asia leg of the The Lumineers’ Automatic World Tour. The Grammy-nominated US folk-rock group hit the bigtime with stirring anthems like Ho Hey, Stubborn Love and Ophelia, driven by a distinctive Americana sound that has formed a running thread between their five critically praised albums.

Singapore: 24 January 
Manila: 26, 27 January 
Delhi: 1 February

31. Tomorrow X Together  

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) return with their fourth world tour, Act: Tomorrow. The five-piece will showcase tracks from their latest album The Star Chapter: Together, closing the conceptual Star Chapter series. TXT made their name with hits like LO$ER=LO♡ER, Blue Hour and Good Boy Gone Bad.

Hong Kong: 9, 10, 11 January 
Singapore: 17, 18 January 
Taipei: 31 January, 1 February 
Kuala Lumpur: 14 February

32. Ateez 

South Korean boy band Ateez – formed by KQ Entertainment in 2018 – have sold more than seven million records to date in a career that has also included becoming the first male K-pop group to play at Coachella and headlining global tours. The eight-member group has released 11 EPs and four studio albums while serving as global ambassadors for Korean culture and tourism. After all, nothing brings people together like great music.

Taipei: 24 January 
Jakarta: 31 January  
Singapore: 22 February  
Manila: 14 March  
Kuala Lumpur: 22 March  
Macao: 28 March  
Bangkok: 4 April

This article was originally published in December 2022 and updated in April 2026.