ICONIC ARTIST GROUP XG RETURNS WITH THEIR 2026 WORLD TOUR: THE CORE

Asia stops include Bangkok, Manila, and Taipei

Manila | July 22, 2026 | SM Mall of Asia Arena
Iconic artist group XG (Xtraordinary Genes) has officially announced their highly anticipated XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE. This is the XG’s second world tour, promoting their first full album ‘THE CORE –  核’. The performances will showcase their signature styles, high-energy performances, powerful vocals, sleek choreography and their growth as a global act. 
XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE debuted in Japan to massive demand, with multiple sold out shows in Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and more. Their tour will feature performances of the group’s most popular and familiar tracks ‘LEFT RIGHT’ and ‘WOKE UP’ and their newer songs – ‘HYPNOTIZE’ and ‘ROCK THE BOAT’. The tour will be heading to Bangkok, Manila and Taipei.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation ProductionsXG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN MANILA will be held at SM Mall of Asia Arena. General on sale will take place from April 30 at 12PM local time. Ticket prices are at 16,500/ 15,500/ 10,500/ 9,500/ 8,500/ 6,500/ 3,500 plus ticketing charges. All tickets can be purchased via smtickets.com.

Unbound by innate attributes or predefined frameworks, XG unleashes the power and creativity that lie within each individual’s core. By continuously creating new culture without being constrained by convention, XG seeks to empower people across the world from all walks of life. 

Beginning in 2024, they launched their first world tour, “XG 1st WORLD TOUR ‘The first HOWL,’” holding 47 shows across 35 cities and drawing approximately 400,000 attendees. At the tour’s final show at Tokyo Dome on May 14, 2025, they captivated a crowd of around 50,000. At the “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,” one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., held in April 2025, they were the only Japanese artist to perform, headlined the Sahara stage, and received high acclaim from media in Japan and overseas.

On January 23, 2026, XG released their first full album “THE CORE – 核,” which ranked in the Top 100 of the U.S. Billboard album chart “Billboard 200.” The group will be taking their world tour across North America, UK, Europe and more. Stay tuned for more updates.

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN ASIA | Tour Stops 

Bangkok 19 July (Sun) IMPACT Arena

Manila 22 July (Wed) SM Mall of Asia Arena

Taipei 17 October (Sat) Taipei Arena

And more is coming soon…

DateJuly 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 8PM
VenueSM Mall of Asia Arena
On Sale Details ALPHAZ ANNUAL PREMIUM/STANDARD·MONTHLY PAID MEMBERS Pre-Sale:April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 10AM – 11:59PM
ALL ALPHAZ MEMBERS (INCLUDING FREE MEMBERS) Pre-Sale:April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), 10AM – 11:59PM
General Sale:April 30, 2026 (Thursday), 12PM onwards
All tickets will be available via smtickets.com (https://smtickets.com/)
Ticket Prices To be included 
VIP Package Inclusions  Xtraordinary Version XOne (1) Top Price Reserved TicketExclusive Access to Artist SoundcheckSend-off Event After the ShowCommemorative Tour Laminate & LanyardExclusive Photo-card Collectible (Random)Exclusive Foldable Keychain Shopping Bag
Xtraordinary Version GOne (1) Top Price Reserved TicketExclusive Access to Artist SoundcheckCommemorative Tour Laminate & LanyardExclusive Photo-card Collectible (Random)Exclusive Foldable Keychain Shopping Bag 
Promoted ByAEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions