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K-Pop Concerts in London Summer 2026 Plus J-Pop, City Pop & More Asian Acts

Updated: Jun 1

London's summer 2026 music calendar has more East and South East Asian acts than any previous year — BTS at a football stadium, TWICE doing their first 360° UK stage, XG becoming the first Japanese group to play Wembley, and a brand-new outdoor city pop festival at Crystal Palace Bowl. Whether you're here for stadium K-pop or intimate J-rock, there's something on this list for you.


Here's everything confirmed, by date.

K-Pop Concerts in London Summer 2026

TWICE — "THIS IS FOR" World Tour

📅 3 & 4 June 2026 | The O2

TWICE are back at The O2 for two nights, and this run comes with a first: the group will perform on a full 360° stage, meaning no bad angle in the arena. Both shows start at 18:30.

WOODZ

📅 10 June 2026 | Troxy, East London

Solo artist WOODZ brings his 2026 tour to Troxy — one of East London's best mid-size venues for this kind of show. Intimate by K-pop standards.

The Rose — "Rosetopia" World Tour

📅 30 June 2026 | Hammersmith Apollo

The Rose has built a loyal UK following since their first European tour, and Hammersmith Apollo is a step up in scale. Expect a full production show.

CNBLUE — "3LOGY" World Tour

📅 5 July 2026 | Troxy, East London

CNBLUE are one of K-pop's longest-running rock-leaning acts, and their return to London after a long gap has fans paying attention.

BTS — "ARIRANG" World Tour

📅 6 & 7 July 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The biggest ESEA music event of the summer by any measure. BTS's ARIRANG tour is 79 shows across 34 regions — and London gets two nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The stage design puts BTS in the round with four catwalks extending toward the corners, so every section gets a close-up moment.

Japanese Artists in London Summer 2026

XG — Capital's Summertime Ball

📅 6 June 2026 | Wembley Stadium

XG will become the first Japanese group to perform at Wembley Stadium, as part of Capital's Summertime Ball alongside Calvin Harris, RAYE, Robyn, and others. Around 80,000 in the crowd. XG sit somewhere between K-pop and J-pop in sound — formed in Japan, trained under a Korean label system, singing mostly in English — and their Wembley slot is a genuinely historic moment for Japanese artists in the UK.

BAND-MAID — World Tour

📅 11 June 2026 | Electric Brixton, Brixton

BAND-MAID's blend of hard rock and visual gimmick (the maid outfits are real; the riffs are harder) has made them one of the most reliable live acts to come out of Japan. The London show was upgraded to Electric Brixton due to demand — and it sold out.

BABYMETAL — Download Festival

📅 10–14 June 2026 | Donington Park, Leicestershire

Not London, but worth the trip. BABYMETAL at a UK metal festival is exactly what it sounds like, and they've earned their place on that stage after a decade of doing it properly.

City Pop Waves — Masayoshi Takanaka

📅 7 August 2026 | Crystal Palace Bowl

This is the one to watch. City Pop Waves is the UK's first outdoor festival dedicated to Japanese music, and Masayoshi Takanaka — the jazz-fusion guitarist whose work is now soundtracking a global city pop revival on TikTok and YouTube — is headlining. Also on the bill: keyboardist Himiko Kikuchi performing her 1987 album Flying Beagle in full, and a DJ set from Californian neo-city popper Ginger Root.

Crystal Palace Bowl is one of London's best outdoor venues, and for a first-edition festival like this, the combination of setting and lineup is genuinely special.

LiSA — "LiVE is Smile Always" 15th Anniversary European & UK Tour

📅 22 September 2026 | Troxy, East London

LiSA, best known internationally for the Demon Slayer theme songs, is doing a full European run for her 15th anniversary. The London show is at Troxy — the same intimate 2,400-cap venue as WOODZ and CNBLUE this summer.

HYPER JAPAN Festival

📅 24–26 July 2026 | Olympia London

Not a concert, but worth including. HYPER JAPAN is the UK's biggest Japanese culture event — three days at Olympia with live J-pop performances, 500+ exhibitors, food, workshops, cosplay, and anime. A good entry point if you're new to Japanese music live, or just want a day out in the universe.

Quick Reference — All Dates

3–4 June — TWICE | The O2

6 June — XG | Wembley Stadium (Summertime Ball)

10 June — WOODZ | Troxy

10–14 June — BABYMETAL | Download Festival, Donington Park

11 June — BAND-MAID | Electric Brixton (Sold out)

30 June — The Rose | Hammersmith Apollo

5 July — CNBLUE | Troxy

6–7 July — BTS | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

24–26 July — HYPER JAPAN | Olympia London

7 August — Masayoshi Takanaka | Crystal Palace Bowl

22 September — LiSA | Troxy


FAQ: K-Pop & ESEA Concerts in London

How do I get K-pop concert tickets in the UK?

Most London shows sell through Ticketmaster UK, Live Nation, DICE, AXS, or See Tickets. Fan club presales (usually 24–48 hours before general sale) are standard for major acts like BTS and TWICE — check the official artist channels or their Weverse fan clubs for presale codes. Venue box offices sometimes hold a small allocation too.

Which venues in London host K-pop concerts?

The main ones: The O2 (20,000 cap, the default for most arena K-pop tours), Wembley Stadium (80,000+, reserved for the biggest acts), Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,000, used for BTS this summer), Hammersmith Apollo (5,000, mid-size), and Troxy in East London (2,400, intimate by K-pop standards). O2 Academy Islington (800) covers the smaller touring acts.

Where can I find official tickets for upcoming K-pop shows?

Stick to the authorised platforms: Ticketmaster UK, Live Nation UK, DICE, AXS, and See Tickets. For sold-out shows, check the official fan resale option on the original ticketing platform before looking elsewhere, secondary sites mark up prices significantly and aren't always legitimate.

Can I watch K-pop concerts live online from the UK?

Yes. Most major tours now offer official livestreams. BTS and TWICE both stream through Weverse; check each artist's Weverse page or official fan site for stream dates and pricing around the London dates.

Which apps are best for K-pop concert updates and ticket alerts?

Weverse for artist announcements, DICE for UK show alerts (you can follow venues and get notified when new shows go on sale), and Ticketmaster's app for presale reminders. Fan communities on X (Twitter) and Reddit are also fast for presale code sharing.


Spotted something we missed? Let us know — we'll keep this updated as more dates are confirmed.

Looking for ESEA events beyond music? Check our What's On guide for community events, exhibitions, and food across London.

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