The spooky season has ended, and we’re ushering in the cozy season this year. Slip on your warm socks and treat yourself to a hot beverage—or join us in kicking off a month of European concerts this November by a whole array of Japanese and Korean artists.
Japanese Artists
From Avant-garde and Jazz to Metalcore and Visual-kei, this month is once again full of Japanese artists that leave no musical wish unsatisfied.
The Japanese Avant-garde band goat, not to be mistaken by the Swedish Alternative Fusion band with the same name, is returning to Europe after several years. Marking their 10th anniversary two years ago, the quintet released their latest studio album, Joy In Fear, in October 2024.
Jazz musician Yasuaki Shimizu [清水靖晃] is gracing Europe with his presence, supported by his sister, composer and vocalist Mieko Shimizu [清水三恵子]. Since Yasuaki Shimizu is active in the Japanese Jazz scene since the 1970s, prepare for a unique experience!
The Experimental Rock band OOIOO, founded in 1995, is returning to Europe. The band, known for its Avent-garde sound, have released the split LP The Horizon Spirals / The Horizon Viral together with Lightning Bolt in April this year, which showcases the sounds of Indonesian gamelan ensembles.
Singer-songwriter and throat singer Posuposu Otani [ポスポス大谷] introduces his latest release, ShuHaRi, to European audiences with his ShuHaRi Album Launch Tour 2026. The album adopts the traditional Japanese principle Shu Ha Ri [守破離] of following, breaking, and creating rules to achieve mastery.
Another artist introducing his latest album, Everyday from 2025, is Takuya Kuroda [黒田卓也]. The Jazz trumpeter, who was born in Kobe and is based in Brooklyn, building a career in the USA for over 20 years, has festival appearances and solo shows, providing you with a thorough Jazz experience.
At the German KAIDEN Con, an adult-only convention dedicated to Japanese folklore and horror, you’ll also get concerts of the Japanese JADE FOREST COMPANY and the Tokyo-Berlin duo SOSOSO. The six-piece Japanese Folk Metal band JADE FOREST COMPANY blends Metal and Folk elements with the aesthetics of Visual-kei, calling their unique concept ›isekai tensei‹ [異世界転生] (reincarnated in another world). SOSOSO is the music project of singer and model Miyu Ukiyo [浮世みゆ] from Tokyo and Berlin producer DRFTR, which merges Rock, Pop, and Punk elements with electronic music.
For the Visual-kei fans among you, we can recommend the The World Tour 2026 of MAYOHK, which brings the duo to Europe an Latin America. Consisting of Közi, guitarist and founding member of MALICE MIZER, and Hora, producer and creative force behind Schwarz Stein, the Synthpop and Visual-kei project MAYOHK gives you legacy and new impulses at the same time!
With the MIKU EXPO 2026 Europe, virtual Idol Pop Icon Hatsune Miku [初音 ミク] returns to Europe. Originally created as a mascot for Yamaha’s Vocaloid2 software synthesizer in 2007, the virtual figure has long become a star, brought to life through 3D rendering. Two years ago, the MIKU EXPO had its tenth anniversary, and now, you can experience Hatsune Miku live again.
Japanese singer and actor TOMOHISA YAMASHITA [山下智久] will perform a concert in Europe for the first time with a single show in Paris as part of his DREAMING TOUR 2026. He left the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in autumn 2020 and has since aspired to focus more on international projects.
Tokyo Metalcore band PROMPTS joins the European Crusade 2026 tour leg of German Metalcore band HALF ME alongside British Lastelle and German Kora Winter as further supporting acts. PROMPTS started out in 2021, consists of Japanese and Korean band members, and is characterized by a heavy, progressive, and melodic sound. All four artists guarantee a wild ride you shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see all of them at once!
Neo-Soul guitarist TOSHIKI SOEJIMA brings his World Tour 2026-27 to Europe at the end of November and early December. He has developed a unique style rooted in laid-back grooves, expressive guitar lines, and a keen sense for tone and atmosphere. What a wonderful way to feel chill and gather good moods before the long winter to come!
Korean Artists
Hailing from South Korea, we are also having once again a lot of artists to fix your urge for K-Pop and R&B.
For starters, the Korean indie band can’t be blue [캔트비블루] already tours Europe. The band defines their music as an expression of sadness, though they refuse to be limited by that label. Drifting between R&B, Pop, and Rock, the five-member boy band is handling their own songwriting, composition, arrangement, and production. This year, they released their self-titled debut album, can’t be blue, featuring collaborations with artists such as Han from Stray Kids and Mulasaki Ima.
As part of their PENTAGON 10th Anniversary Tour “101010” in Europe, the boy group PENTAGON [펜타곤] is making three stops in Europe. Following a period of relative quiet, they have planned a new single for their 10th anniversary, alongside a tour later this year. In September, they released their long-awaited comeback single, Coward” [겁쟁이].
ALL(H)OURS [올아워즈] are back with their Rise Up Europe Tour 2026, captivating audiences with their high-energy performances. Known for their seemingly unlimited stamina and their incredibly intense stage presence, the boy group has built a dedicated global fanbase.
AleXa [김세리], a US-born American-Korean soloist and K-Pop sensation based in South Korea, comes to Europe with her AleXa in Europe: EURO DREAM tour. With her fierce choreography and dynamic vocals, the highly anticipated tour is going to be an energetic blast.
The girl group SAY MY NAME is scheduled for a concert and fan event in Paris, France, and a meet-and-greet in Amsterdam, Netherlands. If you are in the area, get to know them live and in person!
ZELO, a member of B.A.P, comes to Europe as a solo artist for the first time with his ZELO UNBOUND TOUR NOVEMBER 2026. He has recently released his latest single, BANANA, with a Brazilian Funk beat.
Superstar TAEMIN [태민] is currently on his 2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR “LiMiNaL” with a European tour leg starting mid-November. As member of SHINee and as a solo artist, TAEMIN has influenced the K-Pop scene for almost two decades, earning him the title of an ›Idol’s Idol‹. This is your chance to witness his artistic vision live!
With the tour H1GHER Season – H1GHER Music Europa Tour 2026, you’ll not get one but three solo artists of H1GHER Music, a Hip Hop and R&B label created by Jay Park in 2017: pH1, IIIBOI, and Woodie Gochild. Don’t miss this unique experience with the artists and their individual character and impact!
With the “Art Of BLUE BLOOD” World Tour 2026, the girl group ARTMS is also celebrating their return to Europe with their recently released mini-album Hype-Ego. The five members were in the band LOOΠΔ before and have already toured Europe last year, granting them fans hyped to have them back.
Another band returning to Europe is the boy group ONEUS [원어스], which had their debut in 2019. With their 2026 ONEUS WORLD TOUR “FULL MOON EUROPE”, the regional audiences get the chance to hear the melodic songs with Korean traditional influences once again.
With Catch The Young, fans can feel young again. The five-member boy band debuted in 2023 and features themes around youth and growing up. At the beginning of this year, Catch The Young released their first full-length studio album, Evolve, which was self-composed and -produced, setting them apart from the usual production process of the K-Pop Idol industry.
After two years, MCND are returning to Europe. For their third European tour, the boys are coming back to their fans with a brand-new album, their 7th mini-album Devil Youth Club, showcasing even more mature stage presence and powerful performances.
K-Pop is also very present at conventions across Europe this November. KOREA SPOTLIGHT brings the star-studded line-up of oceanfromtheblue, Billlie, SOYOU, and BIBI to Barcelona, Spain. The Bucharest Gaming Week in Romania features a performance and meet-and-greet of Yeojin [여진] from LOOΠΔ. And the K-Pop Revolution taking place at Comic Con Stuttgart, Germany, this year, has a bombastic line-up of ONEUS, LUN8, Big Ocean, Superthai, JIO, KISU, and many more!^
Much like October, this November gives us a lot of acts to choose from. Which events will you attend to warm up for a cozy yet energetic autumn?
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Disclaimer: This post has been a collaboration of two of our team members, Merle Buck and Wanda Proft. Enjoy this spectacular November!
