The best concerts to catch in Asia in 2026

The new year brings a new opportunity to get excited about the amazing concerts in Asia lined up for 2026. The spring calendar is already packed with standout live acts, spanning K-pop and folk-pop to classic rock and metal. Whether you’re ready for Lady Gaga’s long-awaited return or eager to be front-and-centre for Blackpink, start lining up your tickets and planning your travel for a stellar 12 months of gigs in Asia. 

All concert dates are accurate at the time of publishing though they’re subject to change throughout the year. This article is updated semi-regularly as new gigs are announced. 

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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  

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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 

8. 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

9. 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

10. OneRepublic

Anthemic choruses? Check. Stadium-sized singalongs? Absolutely. OneRepublic are returning to Asia this spring, promising nothing but polished pop-rock perfection. Rest your voice beforehand, because you’ll be needing it to sing along to belters including Apologize and Counting Stars.

Hong Kong: 21 February 
Seoul: 23 February 
Singapore: 2 March 
Taipei: 4 March

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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 

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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