K-Pop titans BIGBANG are set to return to the U.S. for a pair of headlining concerts, their first in North America in more than 11 years. The group, now comprised of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, will perform in Oakland, California, and East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The tour includes a stop at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA, on Saturday, September 5. The following Friday, September 11, they are scheduled to perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tickets for these limited engagements are currently available. At the time of publication, SeatGeek listed tickets for the MetLife Stadium concert starting at $214, including fees. Seats for the Oakland Coliseum show began at $359, also including fees. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
This marks the first major U.S. tour for the group since their "Made World Tour" in 2015. The hiatus was attributed to members' mandatory military service, solo careers, and past controversies involving former members T.O.P. and Seungri. Seungri, who was implicated in the 2019 Burning Sun scandal involving alleged sexual assault, drug trafficking, and police corruption, retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019. He was one of the club's directors.
Earlier this year, the trio made a surprise appearance at both weekends of the Coachella festival, performing 16 songs. Their Coachella setlist included hits such as "Bang Bang Bang," "Fantastic Baby," and "Loser," alongside tracks from their solo catalogs. Notably, Daesung performed songs in the traditional 'trot' style, which was well-received by the festival audience. Despite past controversies, the group's Coachella performances demonstrated their enduring influence and ability to captivate large crowds.
BIGBANG's last musical release as a group was the single "Still Life" in 2022. The song, a sentimental ballad, differed in tone from their more high-energy earlier work.
Other K-Pop acts also have extensive tours planned for 2026, including BTS, Enhypen, BINI, AESPA, IVE, and Cortis. Additionally, Lisa of BLACKPINK is scheduled for a residency in Las Vegas.