Mamamoo's reunion tour is being positioned as a triumphant return timed perfectly with their 12th anniversary—a full-circle moment celebrating the group's legacy while proving they're still arena-level draws. The choice of Crypto.com Arena over their 2023 Kia Forum stop signals a deliberate step up in status, and the extensive VIP packages suggest this is being treated as a premium fan experience worthy of their most dedicated supporters.
Insiders note that Mamamoo going independent with Sugar Monkey Live—founded by former Live Nation exec Tommy Ginoxo in 2022—is unusual for a tour of this scale. Most K-pop acts at this level go through Live Nation or AEG, so the move suggests either better terms negotiated or a desire for more hands-on creative control. Meanwhile, fans have been clamoring for this reunion since Hwasa's KCON L.A. medley last year went viral—plenty of buzz to fill these arenas.
Presale registration opens May 1 at 10 a.m. Eastern via 237.com. General ticketing begins Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. local time across all venues. The tour runs from Aug. 12 (UBS Arena, Belmont Park) through Aug. 30 (Accesso ShoWare Center, Kent, WA), with stops in Chicago, Fort Worth, Cedar Park, Los Angeles, and San Jose.
Mamamoo's return is a big deal—and the fact they're pulling arenas instead of theaters tells you everything about where this group stands in 2026. With ticketing dropping mid-May, fans better have their presale codes ready.
K-pop girl group Mamamoo is officially making their triumphant return to American soil this summer, and they're not playing small venues anymore. The four-member powerhouse—Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa—has revealed a seven-stop U.S. tour leg that kicks off August 12 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, and runs through an August 30 finale at Accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. The announcement marks the group's first major stateside run since their 2023 My Con world tour, which notably stopped at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
This time around, Mamamoo is leveling up to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on August 25—a venue with higher capacity than their previous L.A. stop, a clear signal that demand has only grown since they last toured these shores. Beyond the major coastal cities, the tour hits Chicago's Wintrust Arena and makes two Texas stops: Dickies Arena in Fort Worth followed by H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. The group will also play San Jose's SAP Center before wrapping their North American run.
The timing is significant—2026 coincides with Mamamoo's 12th anniversary as a group, making this reunion feel like a celebratory milestone rather than just another tour cycle. Since releasing their last album in 2022, the members have been carving out successful solo paths: Hwasa notably landed her 2025 solo single "Good Goodbye" in the top 10 of THR's best K-pop songs of the year list and drew massive crowds with a Mamamoo medley during her KCON L.A. performance last summer.
Those solo moves kept the group in the conversation, but fans have been vocal about their hunger for a full reunion—and now that wish is becoming reality. One interesting wrinkle: Mamamoo's U.S. run will be promoted by Sugar Monkey Live, an independent concert promotion company founded in 2022 by former Live Nation executive Tommy Ginoxo. The boutique firm has handled tours for Rod Wave, P1Harmony, Lauryn Hill & The Fugees, and Key of SHINee, but taking on a seven-arena K-pop tour represents a significant step up.
Most groups at this level route through Live Nation or AEG, so the independent route suggests either favorable terms behind the scenes or a desire for more creative control over the production. For fans willing to shell out, Mamamoo is offering an "Ultimate Mamamoo VIP Experience" package that includes reserved front row seating, a send-off session with the group, one-on-one photo opportunities, access to a pre-show soundcheck party, exclusive VIP merchandise, and a commemorative laminate signed by all four members.
Early venue entry and on-site VIP hosting are also included. Ticket tiers and pricing haven't been announced yet, but presale registration opens tomorrow, May 1, at 10 a.m. Eastern time through 237.com. The official presale begins Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. local time, with general ticketing opening Friday, May 15 at the same hour across all venues.
