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IVE Brings “SHOW WHAT I AM” World Tour to North America: 8 Arena Cities, Summer 2026

Announced exclusively via Billboard, IVE’s eight-city North American run spans Toronto to Vancouver in July–August, with Hong Kong and Taipei added to the September Asia leg.

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March 28, 2026

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IVE is taking their second world tour to North America. The Starship Entertainment girl group confirmed exclusively via Billboard on March 25 that their <SHOW WHAT I AM> world tour will expand to include eight cities across the US and Canada, kicking off in Toronto on July 21 and wrapping in Vancouver on August 9. The announcement follows the already-scheduled Asian and Oceania legs of the tour, which see An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo performing in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Macao, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland between April and June. IVE built serious touring credibility with their 2024 run, which according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, ranked as the seventh-highest grossing K-pop tour of that year, bringing in $10.8 million across just 10 shows, making this North American expansion one of the most anticipated K-pop touring announcements of 2026.

The North American Dates

The eight-city summer run hits some of North America's biggest arena venues. The leg opens at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on July 21, moves to Bell Centre in Montreal on July 23, then crosses into the US with a New Jersey date at Prudential Center on July 25. Austin's Moody Center follows on July 29, then Los Angeles at Kia Forum on August 1, Oakland Arena on August 4, and Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena on August 7. The leg closes in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on August 9.

  • July 21: Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
  • July 23: Montreal, Quebec @ Bell Centre
  • July 25: Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
  • July 29: Austin, Texas @ Moody Center
  • Aug. 1: Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
  • Aug. 4: Oakland, Calif. @ Oakland Arena
  • Aug. 7: Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
  • Aug. 9: Vancouver, B.C. @ Rogers Arena

Tickets go on sale April 2 at 3:00 p.m. local time through Live Nation and Ticketmaster, with no advanced fan presales, as confirmed by Consequence of Sound. VIP Nation packages offering soundcheck viewing opportunities, premium tickets, early entry, and more will also be available at that time.

IVE group promotional concept photo 2026
IVE promotional concept photo. Photo: Starship Entertainment

REVIVE+ and What to Expect on Stage

The tour expansion arrives at a pivotal moment in IVE's career. The group dropped REVIVE+, their 12-track second studio album, in February 2026, marking their first full-length release since I've IVE in April 2023. According to Billboard, the album reached No. 3 on the World Albums chart, fueled by lead singles "Bang Bang" and "Blackhole," and cemented the group's standing as one of the most commercially potent girl groups of the current era. The tour represents a chance for IVE to perform that material live in front of arena-sized crowds across multiple continents. Each member has also confirmed individual solo stages, offering fans a more intimate, unexpected look at each artist's full range. The group has made clear this is not just a touring run, but a statement of ambition and creative evolution designed to carry the energy of REVIVE+ directly to their global fanbase.

"We're so excited to finally meet our fans around the world on this tour! We worked hard to show our unique style and growth, and we can't wait to share it with as many fans as possible in person. There are so many songs we're excited to perform live, including new tracks from REVIVE+. Each member has also prepared a special solo stage, so fans can see some fun and unexpected sides of us too. We're really looking forward to it!"

IVE, via Billboard

September Dates Expand the Asia Leg

Alongside the North American dates, IVE also revealed two additional Asia stops. Hong Kong's Asia World Arena will host the group on September 4 and 5, followed by two nights at Taipei Arena on September 11 and 12. Combined with the previously announced dates in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Macao, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, the SHOW WHAT I AM tour spans more than 20 dates across four continents, establishing IVE as one of the most active touring acts in K-pop heading into 2026's second half.

Members Rei and Jang Wonyoung have both been building their individual profiles beyond music in recent months. Read more: IVE Rei Is Miseki Seoul's Brand Ambassador for 26 Spring/Summer and Jang Wonyoung Is Now the Face of Dr. Althea.

Fans Also Ask

When do IVE's North American tour tickets go on sale?
Tickets for IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM North American tour go on sale April 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. No fan presale codes are offered for these dates. VIP Nation packages with soundcheck viewing, premium tickets, and early entry are also available at the same time. The tour opens July 21 in Toronto and wraps August 9 in Vancouver.
What cities are on IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM North American tour?
IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM North American leg covers eight cities: Toronto (July 21, Scotiabank Arena), Montreal (July 23, Bell Centre), Newark (July 25, Prudential Center), Austin (July 29, Moody Center), Los Angeles (August 1, Kia Forum), Oakland (August 4, Oakland Arena), Seattle (August 7, Climate Pledge Arena), and Vancouver (August 9, Rogers Arena).
Who are the members of IVE?
IVE is a six-member K-pop girl group under Starship Entertainment, debuting on December 1, 2021. The members are An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. Their second studio album REVIVE+, released February 2026, debuted at number 3 on Billboard's World Albums chart. Hit singles include Love Dive, After LIKE, I AM, and Baddie.
What album is IVE promoting on the SHOW WHAT I AM tour?
IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM world tour supports REVIVE+, their 12-track second studio album released in February 2026, which debuted at number 3 on Billboard's World Albums chart according to Billboard's reporting. Lead singles Bang Bang and Blackhole anchored the release. Each member has also prepared individual solo stages for the tour, making this IVE's first world tour to include dedicated solo performances.
How did IVE's 2024 world tour perform?
IVE's first world tour in 2024 grossed $10.8 million across just 10 shows, per figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, ranking as the seventh-highest grossing K-pop tour of that year. The strong box office performance established IVE as one of K-pop's most in-demand live acts and directly led to the expanded 20-plus date SHOW WHAT I AM tour spanning four continents in 2026.

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