BigBang Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour at Coachella
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Apr 21, 2026
·Updated: Aug 21, 2026 ·
3 min readIn a historic moment at Coachella Weekend 2, K-pop legends BigBang announced plans for a 20th anniversary world tour starting this August. G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung revealed the news during their performance on April 19, 2026, marking the group’s first major activity since their 2017 “Last Dance” tour.
The Coachella Announcement
During their electrifying Coachella set, BigBang’s G-Dragon took center stage to make the surprise announcement. “This year marks Big Bang’s 20th anniversary,” the leader told the cheering crowd.
He confirmed the world tour would begin in August 2026. “Big Bang’s 20th anniversary world tour will begin this August; it’s going to be crazy, no doubt,” G-Dragon declared.
The trio performed together on the Coachella stage without mention of former members T.O.P or Seungri. Daesung teased a “reset” for the group during their announcement.
G-Dragon closed the announcement with a direct message to fans. “So do not miss out and stay tuned,” he said.
Tour and Album Details
The 2026 world tour celebrates BigBang’s two-decade career in the music industry. According to YG Entertainment, the group has completed work on a new album to mark the anniversary.
YG Entertainment Chief Executive Producer Yang Hyun Suk confirmed the company’s support for the global tour. “We have agreed with the BIGBANG members to hold a concert,” he stated in a March announcement.
Yang expressed confidence in the collaboration. “Since we’ve worked together for such a long time, I don’t think there will be any difficulties,” he said.
He also committed YG’s resources to the production. “All YG staff will do their best to create a perfect and outstanding performance,” Yang added.
The tour represents BigBang’s first full-scale group activity since their 2017 “Last Dance” tour. Specific dates, venues, and cities have not yet been announced beyond the August 2026 start month.
Background and Significance
BigBang’s Coachella performance showcased their enduring catalog of hits. The setlist spanned their career from early 2000s classics to recent releases.
The group performed several fan favorites during their Coachella appearance:
| Song | Year | Performer Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bang Bang Bang | 2016 | Group |
| Fantastic Baby | 2012 | Group |
| Sober | 2015 | Group |
| Stupid Liar | 2013 | Group |
| Loser | 2015 | Group |
| Haru Haru | 2008 | Group |
| Lies | 2008 | Group |
| Ringa Linga | 2014 | Taeyang Solo |
| Power | 2024 | G-Dragon Solo |
| Look at Me, Gwisun | 2014 | Daesung Solo |
| Still Life | 2022 | Group |
This anniversary tour comes nine years after their last major group tour. BigBang previously embarked on their “BigBang10” Asian tour from 2016 to 2017.
The group’s YG Entertainment announcement in March 2026 laid the groundwork for their return. The Coachella performance served as the public unveiling of their comeback plans.
BigBang’s 20-year career has established them as one of K-pop’s most influential groups. Their global fanbase has eagerly awaited news of group activities following years of individual projects.
The upcoming tour announcement has generated significant excitement within the music industry. Industry observers note the timing aligns perfectly with the group’s milestone anniversary.
As BigBang prepares for their August 2026 tour start, fans worldwide await additional details. The complete tour schedule and album information remain pending official announcements.
