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LE SSERAFIM 2026 World Tour 'PUREFLOW' Announced! 32 Shows in 23 Cities — 11 Shows Across 5 Cities in Japan

Published: 5/1/2026

LE SSERAFIM officially announced their 2nd World Tour 'PUREFLOW' on April 28, 2026. From the Incheon opening on 7/11 to the Manila finale on 12/6, it spans 23 cities and 32 shows — their largest tour to date. Japan gets 11 shows across 5 cities: Osaka, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Miyagi, and Fukuoka. Breaking news summary covering confirmed dates, city list, and ticket sale predictions.

Tour Announcement Highlights (Quick Summary in 5 Minutes)

On April 28, 2026, HYBE / SOURCE MUSIC officially announced LE SSERAFIM's 2nd World Tour "LE SSERAFIM 2026 WORLD TOUR 'PUREFLOW'" via Weverse Notice. Here are the key points up front.

  • Tour name: LE SSERAFIM 2026 WORLD TOUR 'PUREFLOW'
  • Scale: 23 cities / 32 total shows — 3 to 4 times larger than the previous tour
  • Dates: Starting July 11, 2026 (Incheon) → Finale December 6 (Manila), a long run of approximately 5 months
  • Japan shows: 11 shows across 5 cities (Osaka, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Miyagi, Fukuoka) — balanced coverage of major arenas and regional hubs
  • Companion album: 2nd full album "PUREFLOW pt.1" scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. Tour name matches album name
  • Members: 5-member lineup of SAKURA / CHAEWON / YUNJIN / KAZUHA / EUNCHAE

The routing connects 5 global regions in one sweep (Korea → Japan → North America → Europe → Southeast Asia), making this "a year easy to catch a show close to home" for FEARNOT (official fan club) members. In particular for Japanese fans, the addition of Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyagi, and Shizuoka as regional stops beyond Tokyo (Kanagawa) is major news — the range of options for attending expands dramatically.

As of the breaking announcement, the only officially confirmed venue names and dates are the 4 shows at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon on 7/11–12 and in Manila on 12/5–6. All other cities have been announced only at the "city and estimated month" level, with venue details and ticket sales to be announced gradually per tour leg.


Confirmed Dates and Venues

The only shows with confirmed venue and date as of the official announcement are the 4 shows comprising the tour opening and finale.

DateVenueCity / CountryRole
2026/7/11 (Sat)INSPIRE ArenaIncheon (South Korea)Tour Opening Day 1
2026/7/12 (Sun)INSPIRE ArenaIncheon (South Korea)Tour Opening Day 2
2026/12/5 (Sat)(Venue TBA)Manila (Philippines)Finale Day 1
2026/12/6 (Sun)(Venue TBA)Manila (Philippines)Finale Day 2

About INSPIRE Arena (Incheon)

This is an arena with approximately 15,000 seats located inside INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, about a 10-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. It's a state-of-the-art venue with excellent access even for international visitors, and has become a go-to choice for opening shows of major K-POP tours in recent years. Its proximity to the airport makes a 3-day, 2-night sprint trip very realistic.

The Significance of the Manila Finale

In contrast to the 2025 tour, which ended in Mexico City, 2026 wraps up with a climax in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is a market with exceptionally strong LE SSERAFIM draw, and the energy befitting a finale is expected to be immense.


Full 23-City Schedule (with Estimated Timing)

Below is the calendar based on the official order of city announcements combined with routing patterns from past tours. Months are official information; specific dates await future announcements.

South Korea (Opening)

#CityEstimated DateEstimated Venue
1Incheon2026/7/11–12 (confirmed)INSPIRE Arena

Japan (5 Cities, 11 Shows)

#CityEstimated PeriodEstimated Scale
2OsakaJuly–August 2026Kyocera Dome or Osaka-Jo Hall level
3KanagawaJuly–August 2026K-Arena Yokohama or Yokohama Arena level
4ShizuokaJuly–August 2026Ecopa Arena level
5MiyagiJuly–August 2026Sekisui Heim Super Arena level
6FukuokaJuly–August 2026Mizuho PayPay Dome or Marine Messe level

Key point for Japanese fans: A defining feature of this tour is its distributed format that emphasizes cities outside Tokyo (the capital area). With Kanagawa (greater Tokyo), Osaka in Kansai, Shizuoka in Tokai, Miyagi in Tohoku, and Fukuoka in Kyushu, every corner of Japan has at least one show within a 3-hour one-way commute. For FEARNOT living outside major metro areas who previously gave up on a Tokyo trip, this tour is your best shot.

North America (8 U.S. Cities — Expected September)

#CityEstimated PeriodNotes
7Los AngelesSeptember 2026Primary West Coast market
8San JoseSeptember 2026Bay Area — SAP Center scale
9PhoenixSeptember 2026First-ever Arizona stop
10ChicagoSeptember 2026Midwest hub
11New YorkSeptember 2026MSG / Barclays level expected
12TampaSeptember 2026Florida / Southern market
13Washington D.C.September 2026East Coast South
14NewarkSeptember 2026NJ — Prudential Center scale

The previous tour covered only Newark and Los Angeles in the U.S., but this time it expands to 8 cities — effectively a full-blown U.S. national tour.

Europe (5 Cities — Expected October)

#CityEstimated PeriodCountry
15LondonOctober 2026UK
16AmsterdamOctober 2026Netherlands
17ParisOctober 2026France
18CopenhagenOctober 2026Denmark
19BerlinOctober 2026Germany

This marks the first time LE SSERAFIM has held a dedicated European tour at this scale. In particular, the addition of Northern Europe (Copenhagen) and Germany (Berlin) is a long-awaited milestone for European FEARNOT.

Southeast Asia & Taiwan (Finale Leg)

#CityEstimated PeriodNotes
20TaipeiNovember 2026Taipei Arena scale expected
21SingaporeNovember–December 2026Indoor Stadium level
22Manila2026/12/5–6 (confirmed)Tour Finale

The official announcement states 23 cities while the list above covers 22 points — this aligns with the official count, which includes multiple shows in a single city (e.g., Incheon, Manila) still counted as one city. The total confirmed number of shows is 32.


New Album 'PUREFLOW pt.1' — Releasing 5/22 and Tied to the Tour

The tour name "PUREFLOW" is unified with the 2nd full album 'PUREFLOW pt.1', scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. As the title suggests, it hints at a two-part concept album to be followed by "pt.2", and the tour is expected to be the place to experience that album's world through visuals and music.

How to Read the Linked Schedule

PeriodEventWhat Fans Should Do
2026/5/22Album 'PUREFLOW pt.1' releaseStart listening, watch MVs
Early June 2026Promo, showcase, music show appearancesBegin predicting setlist
Mid–Late June 2026FEARNOT presale + general ticket sales begin (expected)Ticket battle begins in earnest
2026/7/11Incheon OpeningWatch livestream closely

Ticket sales typically concentrate in the "3 to 6 weeks before the tour starts, after the album drops" — a common pattern for K-POP tours. That means June 2026 is likely to be the peak of the ticket scramble.


Predicted Ticket Sale Schedule

This is an estimate based on the 2025 'Easy Crazy Hot' Tour rather than confirmed information, and sales channels vary significantly by region. Before each sale opens, at minimum make sure your account is registered and you can log in successfully.

Typical Order of Sales

  1. FEARNOT (official fan club) Presale: Highest odds of success. Lottery via Weverse
  2. Weverse General Presale: A safety-net round for FEARNOT lottery losers
  3. Regional Ticket Platform General Sale: Sold via major local platforms per region
  4. Day-of Tickets / Additional Sales: Sometimes announced just before or on show day

Major Ticket Platforms by Region

RegionPlatformNotes
South KoreaWeverse / InterparkFEARNOT presale is basically via Weverse
JapanWeverse JP / Lawson Ticket / e+Japanese-specific presales often run in parallel
USATicketmasterID verification + Verified Fan registration may be required
UK & EuropeTicketmaster UK / AXS / local platforms by countryNote that the seller differs by country
TaiwantixCraft / KKTIXTends to sell out within seconds of opening
SingaporeSISTICNational ID or passport number entry is standard
PhilippinesSM TicketsManila Finale allocation

A note for Japan-based FEARNOT targeting overseas shows: Ticketmaster and tixCraft may require a local phone number, address, and ID. Preparing a Wise or Revolut overseas account, a roaming SIM, and an English-language address note in advance will help you avoid getting stuck in those critical first few minutes after sales open.


Comparison with Past Tours (2025 'Easy Crazy Hot' Tour)

Compared to the 2025 tour, scale, regional coverage, and show count have all expanded.

Item2025 'Easy Crazy Hot'2026 'PUREFLOW'Multiplier
Tour duration2025/4/19 – 9/23 (~5 months)2026/7/11 – 12/6 (~5 months)Equivalent
Number of showsApprox. 8–10 shows32 shows~3–4×
Number of cities8 cities (Incheon, Osaka, Saitama, Taipei, Bangkok, Newark, Los Angeles, Mexico City)23 cities~3×
Japan showsOsaka, SaitamaOsaka, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Miyagi, Fukuoka (5 cities)2.5×
U.S. showsNewark, Los Angeles8 cities
European showsNone5 cities (first full-scale European tour)New

Having roughly the same tour duration but 3–4 times as many shows means minimizing time spent in each city and cycling through destinations efficiently — in other words, this has evolved into what you might call "a full-fledged arena-class world tour setup." Within HYBE as a whole, this is expected to draw significant attention as a world-scale tour originating from a female artist.


Overseas Trip Preparation Checklist

With a tour spanning 5 regions, more Japan-based FEARNOT than ever are expected to target overseas shows. Here is a minimum checklist to go through.

Passport & Visa

  • Remaining passport validity: Confirm you have at least 6 months remaining at time of entry
  • South Korea (Incheon): Japanese nationals generally need to apply for K-ETA in advance (obtained online)
  • USA (8 cities): ESTA application required — valid for 2 years, $21
  • UK (London): As of 2026, an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required for Japanese nationals — must be obtained in advance
  • EU (Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin): ETIAS is expected to launch during 2026 — check latest information
  • Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines: Japanese nationals exempt from short-stay visas

Currency & Payment

  • Many shows require USD, EUR, and GBP — monitor exchange rates starting 1 month before the show month
  • A multi-currency card like Wise / Revolut is essential
  • Apple Pay / Google Pay works at almost all locations in Europe and North America, but Taiwan and the Philippines are safer with cash as a backup

Communications & Transport

  • Purchase an eSIM (Airalo / Holafly, etc.) before departure so you can use SNS and ticket QR codes the moment you arrive
  • International flights: Hotel and round-trip flight prices spike within 2 weeks of ticket sales going on sale for popular shows
  • Hotel near the venue: Book within 24 hours of your ticket purchase being confirmed — that's the golden rule

What to Bring

  • Official lightstick (FEARNOT BONG)
  • Poncho (for summer outdoor-scale arenas)
  • Portable battery pack (battery drains fast at shows with no photography restrictions)
  • Printed copy of ID (sometimes required at electronic ticket entry)

Related Articles & Internal Links

  • [/ja/articles/lesserafim-concert-guide-2026] — LE SSERAFIM 2026 Tour Comprehensive Guide (latest)
  • [/ja/articles/weverse-ticket-purchase-guide] — Complete Guide to Buying Tickets on Weverse
  • [/ja/articles/ticketmaster-north-america-kpop-guide] — Ticketmaster North America K-POP Show Strategy Guide
  • [/ja/concerts] — Currently Active K-POP Concert Listings
  • [/ja/spots] — Spot Information Useful for Overseas Trips

This article is based on the official announcement by HYBE / SOURCE MUSIC as of April 28, 2026. Detailed information such as venue names, specific dates, and ticket sale start times will be updated as it is released. For the latest information, please also check the official Weverse Notice and LE SSERAFIM's official SNS channels.

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