King Gnu Announces Their Biggest Tour in History! "King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026" to Kick Off in Bangkok on May 23, 2026
“King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026” encompasses 15 cities and 29 performances, with a first-time stop in Bangkok Renowned rock band King Gnu has announced the dates and venues for their latest tour, “King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026,” marking the most ambitious tour in the band's history. The tour will cover 15 cities across Japan and Asia, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, and Seoul.
Notably, this tour will see the band return to Takamatsu and Hiroshima after more than seven years. Additionally, the performances in Niigata, Bangkok, and Hong Kong will be King Gnu's first-ever shows in these cities, highlighting the band's clear expansion onto the international stage.
The tour kicks off on February 21, 2026, at the Sendai Sekisuiheim Super Arena and concludes grandly at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on June 21, 2026. In total, there will be 29 performances over five months, the highest number of shows ever for King Gnu.
King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026
Tour Schedule
[Japan]
· February 21 (Saturday) Sendai - Sekisuiheim Super Arena
· February 22 (Sunday) Sendai - Sekisuiheim Super Arena
· March 3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Osaka - Osaka-Jo Hall
· March 11-12 (Wednesday-Thursday) Takamatsu - Anabuki Arena Kagawa
· March 18-19 (Wednesday-Thursday) Tokyo - Ariake Arena
· March 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday) Nagoya - Portmesse Nagoya
· April 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday) Hiroshima - Hiroshima Green Arena
· April 14-15 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Chiba - LaLa Arena Tokyo-Bay
· April 21-22 (Tuesday-Wednesday) Fukuoka - Marine Messe Fukuoka A Hall
· May 1-2 (Friday-Saturday) Sapporo - Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena
· May 9-10 (Saturday-Sunday) Niigata - Tokime Messe
[Asia]
· May 23 (Saturday) Bangkok - One Bangkok Forum
· May 29-30 (Friday-Saturday) Hong Kong - AsiaWorld-Arena
· June 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) Taipei - Taipei Arena
· June 13-14 (Saturday-Sunday) Shanghai - Venue to be announced
· June 20-21 (Saturday-Sunday) Seoul - KSPO Dome
※ The stage will utilize a Center Stage layout, and some views may be obstructed.
※ The standing arrangement may convert to Block Standing depending on the venue.
Asia (Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, Seoul) Ticket and showtime information will be announced soon.
For Thai fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of King Gnu, event organizer Avalon Live ensures you won't have to wait long. The band has been invited to perform at the One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok for the first time, kicking off their Asia tour with an exclusive scale for Thai fans.
Get ready, as this time you will experience a SPECIALZ journey with the cool live music of King Gnu that will make your heart race from the first note to the end of the show! 🎶
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King Gnu is a four-member rock band from Japan, consisting of Daiki Tsuneta, Yu Seki, Kazuki Arai, and Satoru Iguchi. The group is known for their unique blend of alternative sounds with pop sensibilities, earning them the label of “Tokyo New Mixture Style.”
Since their debut in 2017, the band has created a continuous phenomenon with albums like Sympa (2019), hit single Hakujitsu, and the album CEREMONY (2020), which topped charts and sold over 500,000 copies. Their theme song for the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (Ichizu/Sakayume) and the single SPECIALZ, which broke the streaming record with over 100 million plays within 2.5 months, further solidified their status. Their latest album, THE GREATEST UNKNOWN (2023), and a tour across five major domes in Japan followed. In April 2025, King Gnu released the song “TWILIGHT!!!” as part of the 28th film of the Detective Conan franchise; this track achieved remarkable success by claiming the top position on over 65 different charts and digital platforms, setting yet another record that underscores the band’s popularity.
The band has also performed in stadiums and domes nationwide, extending their reach into Asia, and has established itself as one of the most influential Japanese artists of the era.
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