ItalianoGACKT’s rock band, GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz, kicks off world tour!
In 2026, GACKT will fully restart his musical career.
A symbolic stage for this was the opening performance of GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz’s (hereafter YFCz) world tour, held on January 18th at “GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz ~WORLD TOUR ATTACK OF YFCz~” (venue: KT Zepp Yokohama).
GACKT has publicly stated in New Year’s programs and on his own YouTube channel that “2026 will be the year I fully resume my musical career.” In response to this statement, fans have responded with enthusiastic comments such as,
“South America, a national tour… I have a feeling 2026 will be a legendary year,” and “A great start, a great explosion. I’ll follow with all my might!” This latest live performance was a night that “demonstrated” those words.
A new SE sounded in the darkened venue. Band members HIDEHIRO (drums), MiA (guitar), DAICHI (bass), HIROTO (guitar), and TAKATORA (guitar) appeared one by one, and the moment GACKT, sporting long hair, finally appeared, the excitement in the venue reached a fever pitch.
“YFCz, a new chapter begins. Go wild.”
The concert that began with these words left a strong impression, not just as the first day of the tour, but as a declaration of the next phase in GACKT’s musical career.
About GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz (YFCz)
GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz is a visual kei rock band formed in March 2010, centered around GACKT. Based on the theme of “man,” they have garnered passionate support both in Japan and overseas thanks to their intense rock sound and captivating live performances.
Her signature songs include “DYBBUK,” “SPEED MASTER,” “JESUS,” and “ALL MY LOVE.” GACKT’s charisma onstage and the energy generated by the band’s unity are said to be unparalleled.
YFCz’s World Tour Experience Has Driving Overseas Enthusiasm
YFCz has been actively expanding their international activities since their formation. In July 2010, they embarked on a European tour, performing five shows in four countries—the UK, France, Spain, and Germany. The following year, in 2011, they successfully completed a large-scale EU tour, visiting 13 cities in nine countries. The band recorded an unprecedented overseas audience for a Japanese rock band, demonstrating why it is said that “GACKT’s live shows transcend borders.”
Live report from the opening performance on January 18th
The concert got off to a thumping start. The first song, “DYBBUK,” instantly elevated the energy in the venue, and the following song, “SPEED MASTER,” featured a melodic sound accompanied by white CO2 smoke billowing into the air, creating a truly “signal of fire.”
During “DISPAR,” the audience responded to the lively drum beat, uniting the venue with a call of “SHOUT!” YFCz’s signature call-and-response of “Man! Woman!” was also present, and the strong bond of trust and enthusiasm between GACKT, who appeared in his long-haired “Demon King” style, and the audience was clearly united.
The World Tour is a “Signal of Restart”
This world tour is not an extension of the past, but the beginning of an entirely new flow. Starting with this opening performance, a tour of three South American countries is scheduled for February 2026. GACKT is once again fulfilling a promise to his overseas fans who have believed in him and waited for him for so long.
[South American Tour Dates]
February 5, 2026 (Thursday) CIRCO VOLADOR (Mexico)
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February 7, 2026 (Saturday) CARIOCA CLUB (Brazil)
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February 9, 2026 (Monday) TEATRO CAUPOLICÁN (Chile)
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*Other overseas performances will be announced in due course.
GACKT’s musical activities in 2026 will not be limited to YFCz.
GACKT LAST SONGS 2026 feat. K
“LAST SONGS” is an acoustic concert series featuring strings and piano, presented by GACKT and his ally K. The carefully selected ballads and mid-tempo songs, combined with live music, lighting, and video, create a “one-of-a-kind live experience” that will never be repeated, even with the same setlist.
Affectionately known among fans as the “most tear-jerking concert,” or “Namida-katsu Live,” the concerts showcase vocalist GACKT’s unique performances in a dramatic setting where tense silence and roaring emotions intertwine.
■ Dates & Venues
Saturday, March 21, 2026 Tokyo – LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
Sunday, March 22, 2026 Tokyo – LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Fukuoka – Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
Sunday, April 12, 2026 Miyagi – Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21 Main Hall
Friday, April 17, 2026 Osaka – NHK Osaka Hall
Sunday, April 19, 2026 Aichi – Niterra Nippon Tokushu Togyo Civic Hall Forest Hall
■ Performers
GACKT / K
■ Tickets
Diamond Reserved Seats ¥60,000 (tax included)
*Guaranteed seating within the first 10 rows from the front of the stage
*Includes a Diamond Reserved Seat exclusive gift
*Includes a meet and greet (photo session) with GACKT and K after the show
*Various fees apply
Platinum Reserved Seat ¥30,000 (tax included)
*Guaranteed seating in front of the center of the first floor (varies by venue)
*Includes a Platinum Reserved Seat exclusive gift
*Various fees apply
Reserved Seat ¥10,000 (tax included)
*Various fees apply
■Ticket Reception
General Release
Saturday, November 22nd, 12:00 PM
▼Purchase here
– ticket board
https://ticket.tickebo.jp/sn/gackt2026_ip
– Ticket Pia
https://w.pia.jp/t/gackt2026/
– eplus
https://eplus.jp/gackt2026/
– Lawson Ticket
https://l-tike.com/gackt2026/
*Ticket sales may end early once the planned number of tickets has been sold.
*Please be sure to read the notes on the registration page before applying.
*Tickets for the Osaka performance on Friday, April 17th will only be accepted through
*Platinum Reserved Seats and Reserved Seats in Tokyo on Saturday, March 21st, and Diamond Reserved Seats and Reserved Seats in Osaka on Friday, April 17th
Tickets are sold out and will not be accepted.
■Inquiries regarding the performance
Tokyo – Sogo Tokyo 03-3405-9999 *Monday-Saturday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Closed Sundays and Holidays)
Fukuoka – BEA 092-712-4221 *Weekdays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
Miyagi – GIP https://www.gip-web.co.jp/t/info (Inquiry Form)
Osaka – Sogo Osaka 06-6344-3326 *Weekdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
Aichi – Kyodo Tokai 052-972-7466 *Weekdays 12:00-18:00 / Saturdays 10:00-13:00 (Closed Sundays and public holidays)
GACKT Maou Symphony 2026 -INFINITY- organized by billboard classics
In 2026, GACKT will be more than just rock. GACKT PHILHARMONIC 2025, which marked the culmination of GACKT’s 25th anniversary as a solo artist, has evolved and will be held in 10 performances in 8 cities across Japan in collaboration with billboard classics, which offers a genre-bending musical experience.
The performance will feature “YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz,” the band led by Maou GACKT, and the approximately 70-member orchestra “Grand Philharmonic,” dressed in black robes and masks, all standing. Furthermore, this tour will feature all-standing seating on the first floor for all performances, an unusual move for an orchestra concert. The boundary between the stage and the audience will disappear, creating an otherworldly musical experience.
■ Dates & Venue
① [Saitama] Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Westa Kawagoe Main Hall, Doors Open 5:00 PM, Performance Begins 6:00 PM
② [Miyagi] Saturday, July 18, 2026, Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, Doors Open 5:00 PM, Performance Begins 6:00 PM
③ [Hiroshima] Sunday, July 26, 2026, JMS Aster Plaza Main Hall, Doors Open 4:00 PM, Performance Begins 5:00 PM
④ [Fukuoka] Sunday, August 2, 2026, Kurume City Plaza The Grand Hall, Doors Open 4:00 PM, Performance Begins 5:00 PM
⑤ [Tokyo] Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Holiday), Bunkyo Civic Hall Main Hall, Doors Open 1:00 PM, Performance Begins 2:00 PM
⑥ [Tokyo] Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Holiday) Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Doors Open 5:00 PM, Performance Begins 6:00 PM
⑦ [Aichi] Saturday, August 15, 2026 Kariya Cultural Center Iris Main Hall, Doors Open 4:00 PM, Performance Begins 5:00 PM
⑧ [Hokkaido] Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Sapporo Education and Culture Hall, Main Hall, Doors Open 5:00 PM, Performance Begins 6:00 PM
⑨ [Osaka] Saturday, August 29, 2026 Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL Minoh Main Hall, Doors Open 1:00 PM, Performance Begins 2:00 PM
⑩ [Osaka] Saturday, August 29, 2026 Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL Minoh Main Hall, Doors Open 5:00 PM, Performance Begins 6:00 PM
■ Cast
GACKT
Conductor & Orchestra:
①②⑤⑥⑦⑧Conductor: Satoshi Yoneda Orchestra: Grand Philharmonic Tokyo
③④⑨⑩Conductor: Fumiaki Murakami Orchestra: Grand Philharmonic Kyoto
Band: YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz
■ Tickets
*All seats reserved, tax included
1st Floor Black Diamond Seats: ¥100,000
(1st Floor standing, guaranteed seating in the first three rows, includes special Black Diamond seat merchandise)
1st Floor Diamond Seats: ¥60,000
(1st Floor standing, guaranteed seating in the front block from the fourth row onwards, includes special Diamond seat merchandise)
1st Floor Platinum Seats: ¥35,000
(1st Floor standing, guaranteed seating in the middle block, includes special Platinum seat merchandise)
1st Floor S Seats: ¥18,000
(1st Floor standing, rear block seats)
2nd Floor Diamond Seats: ¥60,000
(2nd Floor seated viewing, guaranteed seating in the first two rows, includes special Diamond seat merchandise)
2nd Floor and above S Seats: ¥18,000
(2nd or 3rd Floor seated viewing)
2nd Floor and above A Seats: ¥13,000
(Seated viewing area on the 2nd floor or higher, seats behind S seats)
■ Official performance website
https://billboard-cc.com/GACKT2026
Organizer: Billboard Japan (Hanshin Content Link)
Planning and production: Billboard Japan, Kakeru Entertainment, Arts Innovators Japan, Grand Philharmonic
Support: VENUS, Universal Music
Sponsored by: Billboard USA
– Notes
*Bonus merchandise varies depending on seat type.
*Preschool children not allowed.
*Ticket limit: Maximum of four tickets per person per performance (maximum of two for Black Diamond seats).
*Wheelchair users, please contact us for inquiries.
*One ticket per person is required. Those who lose their tickets or forget them on the day will not be admitted.
*Please be sure to read the important information posted on the official website before purchasing tickets.
(Attendees: https://billboard-cc.com/notice)
– Inquiries about the performance
[Saitama/Tokyo] Kyodo Tokyo 0570-550-799 (Weekdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Weekends and Holidays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
[Miyagi] Edward Live 022-266-7555 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM / Closed on Weekends and Holidays)
[Hiroshima] YUMEBANCHI (Hiroshima) 082-249-3571 (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Closed on Weekends and Holidays)
[Fukuoka] BEA 092-712-4221 (Weekdays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
[Aichi] Sunday Folk Promotion 052-320-9100 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM daily)
[Hokkaido] Doushin Play Guide 0570-00-3871 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM / Closed Tuesdays)
[Osaka] Kyodo Information 0570-200-888 (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Closed Sundays and Holidays)
Photo by Lestat C&M Project
Source: prtimes.jp
Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team
Translation © GACKT ITALIA