aespa have officially set the internet buzzing after dropping their first round of dates for the upcoming 2026–2027 world tour. The newly released announcement video reveals the opening cities and gives fans their first real look at what could become one of the group’s biggest global tours yet.
The video keeps things simple but exciting, rolling through bold graphics that list each city stop while dramatic background music builds anticipation. As each location appears on screen, it feels like a countdown of surprises — especially for international fans waiting to see whether their region made the list.
The tour is set to begin in Seoul, with two major opening concerts scheduled for August 7 and August 8, 2026. Starting in their home city makes the kickoff feel especially meaningful, setting the stage for what will likely be an emotional opening weekend packed with longtime fans.
After Seoul, aespa will head to Taipei on August 11, 2026, continuing the first leg of the tour across Asia before shifting toward international destinations. For many fans watching the video, this early sequence of Asian dates confirms that the group is building momentum before expanding outward.
The announcement quickly raises the excitement level when Latin American cities begin appearing on screen. The group is scheduled to perform in São Paulo on September 4, 2026, followed by Santiago on September 6, San Miguel on September 9, and Mexico City on September 11. Seeing multiple Latin American stops included early in the rollout is already sparking excitement among fans across the region.
The North American leg follows soon after, with Hamilton, Canada confirmed for September 15, 2026, and Elmont, United States scheduled for September 18, 2026. While these are only the first announced cities, the structure of the rollout strongly suggests that more dates will follow in future updates.
What makes this announcement particularly exciting is how early the schedule is being revealed. With dates stretching into 2027, fans now have time to prepare — whether that means saving money, planning travel, or organizing group meetups for concerts. It also hints that this tour could be significantly larger than anything aespa has done before.
Even without stage previews or performance clips, the video succeeds in building anticipation simply by confirming movement — city by city, continent by continent. For fans, each new location shown feels like a promise that the group’s global presence is continuing to grow.
With more cities almost certainly on the way, this first announcement marks just the beginning of what could become one of aespa’s most ambitious tours to date. For MYs around the world, the countdown to 2026 has officially begun.