The best concerts to catch in Asia in 2026

As we sprint into the second half of the year, we're still giddy from the six huge months of performances that kicked off 2026: acts from Exo to Pixies rocked the region with killer Asian concerts. Now, music fans will get to see out the summer with colossal shows by the likes of The Weeknd, Post Malone and Babymonster. Emo rockers My Chemical Romance will finally land with their rabidly anticipated run (postponed from spring); GEM signs off her three-year world tour; and Kodaline will bid a career farewell with a last-ever run of dates. Don’t miss out on the action: book tickets and plan your travels to experience another incredible season of 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. The Weeknd 

With a brooding blend of R&B, synth-pop and noirish storytelling, The Weeknd is one of the biggest names in modern pop. After building early cult status with House of Balloons, he hit global dominance with earworm tracks like Blinding Lights and Save Your Tears. The final leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour will take place in some of Asia’s biggest arenas, including the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.

Jakarta: 26, 27 September
Singapore: 2, 3 October 
Seoul: 7, 8 October
Bangkok: 11, 12, 13 October 
Hong Kong: 24, 25, 30, 31 October
Kuala Lumpur: 4, 5 November

2. GEM

Hong Kong superstar GEM has barely stopped touring since the end of 2023: her I Am Gloria World Tour broke records, drawing 3 million attendees in 2024 alone and becoming the fourth highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist of all time. In September, she’ll return to earth in glittering form, signing off with five nights in Shenzhen.

Hangzhou: 10, 11, 12 July  
Tianjin: 24, 25, 26 July  
Nanchang: 8 August  
Chongqing: 22 August  
Shenzhen: 11, 12, 13, 19, 20 September

3. Post Malone 

Post Malone lands in Asia fresh from a record run. The Dallas-born star has topped the Billboard 200 with country pivot F-1 Trillion, while smash hit I Had Some Help ruled the Hot 100. From Rockstar to Circles and double-diamond Sunflower, his genre-blurring catalogue keeps breaking records. Don’t miss the Coachella headliner when he brings his stadium show eastwards this year.

Hong Kong: 16 September
Kaohsiung: 19 September
Bangkok: 22 September
Singapore: 25 September 
Kuala Lumpur: 27 September
Manila: 29 September
Seoul: 2 October

4. Nmixx 

Hot K-pop six-piece Nmixx haven’t stopped climbing since emerging in 2022 and truly hit their stride with last year’s banger-packed debut Blue Valentine. Praised for their vocal abilities, diverse sound and ability to hold down intricate routines, the squad will no-doubt command the stage with catchy tunes including O.O and Dash.

Kaohsiung: 11, 12 July  
Hong Kong: 25, 26 July 

5. BadBadNotGood 

Toronto-based jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood creates expansive, genre-blurring music that draws on ’70s soul‑jazz, alternative hip‑hop and experimental electronica. Now, they return to Asia with a string of gigs this summer.

Kuala Lumpur: 15 July  
Bangkok: 16 July 
Singapore: 18 July  
Shenzhen: 19 July   
Shanghai: 21 July  
Beijing: 22 July  
Seoul: 24 July

6. Babymonster 

Cute but fierce, K-pop girl group Babymonster will take Asia by storm on their Choom tour, which will see them through this year and into next. New single Sugar Honey Ice Tea is the perfect summer soundtrack, driving the seven-piece up the charts and boosting hype for a tour that spans the continent.

Manila: 5 September 
Macao: 12 September
Jakarta: 17 October 
Bangkok: 7, 8 November
Kuala Lumpur: 14 November 
Taipei: 21, 22 November
Singapore: 28 November 
Hong Kong: 9 January

7. David Byrne 

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne’s solo career has yielded hits like Like Humans Do and Lazy. More than five decades into his career, Byrne continues to shapeshift in sound and image, and his avant-garde, highly choreographed live performances serve bona fide art-rock spectacle. 

Singapore: 7 August
Bangkok: 10 August
Seoul: 21 August

8. Kodaline 

One of the most experienced bands touring Asia this year, Kodaline tear through for a fourth time – and it’ll sadly be their last. On their Farewell tour, the Irish rockers will play songs from across their decade-plus-long career, including All I Want and High Hopes, as well as tracks from their as-yet-unnamed final album.

Beijing: 4 August
Shanghai: 6 August 
Singapore: 8 August
Manila: 10 August 
Seoul: 12 August
Hong Kong: 19, 20 August 
Jakarta: 22, 23 August
Taipei: 24 August 
Kuala Lumpur: 26 August

9. The Beths 

Formed in Auckland in 2014, Kiwi indie-rock group The Beths is a jazz-trained quartet that uses distinctive full-band vocal harmonies, perfectly encapsulated on last year’s critically lauded Straight Line Was a Lie.

Jakarta: 18, 19 July
Hong Kong: 22 July

10. Ash 

Thirty-four years and nine albums into their career, Northern Ireland’s Ash are still going strong, especially if last year’s release Ad Astra is anything to go by. Their 2025 space-themed album distils all their high notes from their career into a synth-filled extravaganza.

Singapore: 21 September
Hong Kong: 23 September 

11. My Chemical Romance 

One of the biggest recent trends in music has been the resurgence of emo, particularly nostalgia for the genre’s “third wave” era of the early ’00s. My Chemical Romance lead the charge – so apply that eyeliner heavily and prepare to scream along to I’m Not Okay and Famous Last Words.

Incheon: 7 November
Singapore: 10 November
Manila: 14 November
Bangkok: 17 November
Kuala Lumpur: 19, 20 November
Jakarta: 22 November

12. Lany 

Los Angeles indie-pop trio Lany is launching a mammoth Asia tour in September. Glossy synths and open-diary lyrics through albums such as Malibu Nights and I Loved You and generous touring have cemented their reputation as road‑tested crowd‑pleasers.

Beijing: 20 September
Guangzhou: 22 September
Shanghai: 24 September
Taipei: 26 September
Hong Kong: 30 September
Seoul: 3 October
Jakarta: 29, 30 October
Kuala Lumpur: 1 November 
Singapore: 4 November
Cebu: 6, 12 November
Manila: 7, 8 November
Bangkok: 10 November
Davao City: 14 November

13. Dear Seattle 

“So hyped to be heading to Asia for the first time in August,” wrote Aussie indie-rockers Dear Seattle as they announced their quintet of dates taking in South East Asia and Hong Kong. With their 2025 album Toy topping the Aria charts, the band continues to win hearts through relatable songwriting and anthemic choruses.

Bangkok: 1 August
Kuala Lumpur: 2 August
Singapore: 4 August  
Hong Kong: 5 August   
Manila: 6 August

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23.  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

24. 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

25.  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

26.  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

27.  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

28.  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 

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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  

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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.

36. 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 

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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 

43. 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

44 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

45. 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 July 2026.