PLAVE 2026 World Tour [KEEP IT MANIC] in Japan

• September 26, 2026
  Event date:
• September 27, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

PLAVE 2026 World Tour [KEEP IT MANIC] in Japan brings the group’s first world tour to PIA ARENA MM in Yokohama, Kanagawa, for two performances on September 26 and September 27, 2026. The concerts are designed as a large-scale arena production featuring PLAVE’s five members, combining live musical performance with the group’s distinctive virtual presentation, visual effects, choreography, lighting and immersive digital staging.

PLAVE is a five-member K-pop virtual idol group consisting of YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO and HAMIN. The official Japanese profile describes the group as a self-producing act whose members participate in songwriting, composition and choreography.

The [KEEP IT MANIC] Japan concerts are structured as full concerts rather than fan meetings or short showcases. The main performance will take place inside PIA ARENA MM, with the production centered on a single arena stage and large-scale audiovisual presentation.

The 2026 Japan shows also offer a substantial VIP experience. VIP ticket holders receive access to a pre-show soundcheck and a post-show talk event, with the same VIP seat used throughout those additional programs and the main concert.

Every attendee is also scheduled to receive a set of six photo cards, consisting of one group card and five individual member cards, a tour stamp sticker and a random photo card. These benefits are handed out once per person at venue entry on the day of the relevant performance.

The event is particularly suited to fans who want to experience PLAVE’s virtual-performance format in a major Japanese arena setting. Visitors can also combine the concert with Yokohama’s Minatomirai waterfront, shopping, restaurants and sightseeing attractions.

Event dates

The Japan concerts take place over two consecutive days at PIA ARENA MM.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

• Doors open: 5:00 PM
• Concert starts: 6:00 PM
• VIP soundcheck doors: 3:30 PM
• VIP soundcheck starts: 4:30 PM
• Soundcheck duration: approximately 20 minutes

Sunday, September 27, 2026

• Doors open: 3:00 PM
• Concert starts: 4:00 PM
• VIP soundcheck doors: 1:30 PM
• VIP soundcheck starts: 2:30 PM
• Soundcheck duration: approximately 20 minutes

The official VIP schedule states that soundcheck attendees remain inside the venue after the soundcheck and wait in their seats until the main concert. The post-concert VIP talk is planned for approximately 15 minutes.

The official event schedule also notes that the concert date, opening time, starting time, performers and program may be changed if circumstances require.

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Venue & festival site

The Japan concerts are held at PIA ARENA MM, a major indoor arena in Yokohama’s Minatomirai district.

Venue: PIA ARENA MM
Address: 3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012, Japan

The arena is positioned in one of Yokohama’s most accessible entertainment districts and is surrounded by commercial, dining and sightseeing facilities.

The venue’s official access information gives the following walking times:

• Minatomirai Station, Exit 1: approximately 7 minutes
• Shin-Takashima Station, Exit 2: approximately 8 minutes
• Sakuragicho Station, East Exit/North Gate: approximately 7 minutes
• Yokohama Station, East Exit: approximately 18 minutes

The arena does not provide its own parking or bicycle parking facilities and recommends public transportation for visitors.

PIA ARENA MM has a four-level public configuration with an arena floor and multiple seating levels. The facility includes elevators, accessible toilets, food and drink facilities, coin lockers, restaurants and other visitor amenities.

Full lineup

The full announced lineup consists of PLAVE.

YEJUN

YEJUN is PLAVE’s leader, main vocalist and producer. The official profile also identifies him as one of the members involved in the group’s self-production.

NOAH

NOAH is a main vocalist and producer within PLAVE. His role contributes to the group’s vocal-focused performances and self-produced musical identity.

BAMBY

BAMBY is a main dancer and vocalist and also contributes to choreography. His role is particularly relevant to PLAVE’s performance-driven stage presentation.

EUNHO

EUNHO is PLAVE’s main rapper and vocalist and also participates in production. His position adds a strong rap and vocal component to the group’s concerts.

HAMIN

HAMIN is a main dancer and lead rapper who also contributes to choreography. He completes PLAVE’s five-member performance lineup.

No separate opening act or guest performer has been announced for the Japan concerts.

Headliners & featured artists

PLAVE

PLAVE is the sole headlining act for both Japanese performances.

The group debuted in South Korea in March 2023 and has established a distinctive identity as a K-pop virtual idol group. The members participate directly in songwriting, composition and choreography, giving the group a self-produced creative structure.

The [KEEP IT MANIC] world tour is particularly significant because it is PLAVE’s first world tour. The Japan performances form part of this international touring cycle rather than being an isolated Japanese concert.

Fans can therefore expect the production to reflect the wider world-tour concept, with PLAVE’s music, choreography and virtual presentation forming the core of the show.

Stages & performance areas

Unlike an outdoor music festival, PLAVE’s Japan concerts do not use multiple independently programmed stages.

The event is organized around the main arena performance area at PIA ARENA MM.

Main arena stage

The primary concert presentation takes place on the arena stage. The production is expected to combine PLAVE’s virtual performers with large visual displays, lighting, sound and digital effects.

Arena seating

PIA ARENA MM provides seating across multiple levels surrounding the arena floor. The venue’s facility guide shows the main arena on the first floor, with additional seating areas on the second, third and fourth floors.

VIP performance area

VIP ticket holders use their designated VIP seating area for the soundcheck, main concert and post-concert talk. The organizer specifically states that VIP attendees remain in the same seat from the soundcheck through the talk event.

Stage-by-stage schedule

There is no separate stage-by-stage timetable because the Japan engagement is a single-artist arena concert.

The confirmed event flow is as follows.

September 26

• 3:30 PM — VIP soundcheck doors
• 4:30 PM — VIP soundcheck begins
• Approximately 4:50 PM — Soundcheck expected to finish
• 5:00 PM — General concert doors
• 6:00 PM — Main PLAVE concert
• After the concert — VIP post-show talk

September 27

• 1:30 PM — VIP soundcheck doors
• 2:30 PM — VIP soundcheck begins
• Approximately 2:50 PM — Soundcheck expected to finish
• 3:00 PM — General concert doors
• 4:00 PM — Main PLAVE concert
• After the concert — VIP post-show talk

The soundcheck is officially scheduled for approximately 20 minutes, while the post-show VIP talk is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.

The detailed concert setlist and individual song sequence have not been officially published, so specific song times should not be assumed.

Set times

The confirmed main concert start times are:

• September 26: 6:00 PM
• September 27: 4:00 PM

The VIP soundcheck begins two hours before the main concert on each date.

The September 26 soundcheck begins at 4:30 PM, while the September 27 soundcheck begins at 2:30 PM. Each soundcheck is expected to last approximately 20 minutes.

VIP attendees should arrive considerably earlier than the main concert opening because identity verification takes place at the dedicated VIP entrance before soundcheck. Late arrivals may not be permitted to enter the soundcheck once it has started.

A precise main-concert running time has not been published. The organizer should therefore be treated as the final authority for the complete performance schedule.

Ticket types

The principal ticket category is a reserved assigned seat.

Reserved seat

The official price is approximately $102.24 USD, based on ¥16,000 and an exchange rate of approximately ¥156.50 to $1.

The ticket provides access to the main PLAVE concert at PIA ARENA MM. Additional play-guide or ticketing fees may apply.

Tickets are required for children aged three and above. Children under three are not admitted.

All ticket holders also receive the announced concert-entry benefits:

• Six-card photo-card set
• One group photo card
• Five individual member photo cards
• Tour stamp sticker
• Random photo card

The benefits are distributed once per person at entry on the relevant concert date and are not available later by mail, proxy collection or attendance at another performance.

VIP & premium options

VIP access is offered as an upgrade to eligible reserved-seat ticket holders rather than as a separate ordinary public ticket category.

VIP seat

The total VIP ticket price is approximately $155.27 USD, based on ¥24,300.

The price consists of the approximately $102.24 reserved-seat ticket plus an approximately $53.04 upgrade component.

VIP access is restricted to eligible PLLI MEMBERSHIP JP/GLOBAL applicants and is handled through the official VIP upgrade process. The organizer states that VIP seats are not planned for general sale.

VIP benefits include:

• Pre-concert soundcheck event
• Post-concert talk event
• VIP Seat Pass and lanyard
• E-signed poster
• Same VIP seat throughout the soundcheck, concert and talk event

The September 26 soundcheck doors open at 3:30 PM and the soundcheck begins at 4:30 PM. On September 27, doors open at 1:30 PM and soundcheck begins at 2:30 PM. The post-concert talk is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.

VIP attendees must complete identity verification before entering the soundcheck. International visitors are required to bring their passport as their photo identification.

Event rules

The latest official rules were published on September 19, 2026, immediately before the Japan concerts.

Identity verification

VIP ticket holders undergo identity verification for all ticket holders named on the ticket. Non-VIP attendees may also be selected for random identity verification.

Attendees must bring their PLAVE GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB PLLI MEMBERSHIP online membership card, a valid photo ID and their concert ticket. Screenshots of the online membership card are not accepted.

International residents are specifically instructed to bring their passport. Copies and expired identification documents are not accepted.

Security checks

Bag inspections take place at the entrance.

Cameras, recording equipment, video equipment, recording-capable binoculars and dangerous items are prohibited. Suitcases and other large luggage should be placed in nearby coin lockers before entering because the venue will not store prohibited luggage.

Recording and photography

Photography, video recording, audio recording and livestreaming during the performance are strictly prohibited. Unauthorized recordings may be deleted and the attendee may be removed from the venue without a refund.

Ticket resale

Ticket resale and transfer are prohibited, including transactions through auctions, social media, resale websites and private transfers between friends or family members. Tickets connected to unauthorized resale or transfer can be refused for entry.

Fan goods

Official PLAVE cheering products such as light sticks should be used around chest height. Unofficial light- or sound-producing goods are prohibited.

Oversized fan items or goods using the artists’ likeness in unauthorized ways are also restricted.

Gifts

Flowers, gifts and other presents for PLAVE are not accepted.

Fan-organized projects inside the venue or during the performance are also prohibited where they could interfere with event operation or production.

How to get there

PIA ARENA MM is located in Minatomirai, Yokohama, making rail travel the most practical option.

The nearest major stations are:

• Minatomirai Station
• Shin-Takashima Station
• Sakuragicho Station
• Yokohama Station

Minatomirai Station’s Exit 1 is approximately seven minutes from the arena. Shin-Takashima Station’s Exit 2 is approximately eight minutes away. Sakuragicho Station is approximately seven minutes away, while Yokohama Station is approximately 18 minutes on foot.

Visitors arriving from Tokyo can travel to Yokohama by rail and continue toward Minatomirai. International visitors arriving through Tokyo-area airports should allow additional travel time, particularly around the evening Saturday concert.

Because the concerts are expected to attract a large number of fans, arriving earlier than the published door-opening time is useful for merchandise, security checks and crowd movement.

Public transport & parking

Minatomirai Station

This is one of the closest stations, with Exit 1 approximately seven minutes from PIA ARENA MM.

Shin-Takashima Station

Shin-Takashima Station’s Exit 2 is approximately eight minutes from the arena and provides another convenient Minatomirai-area rail option.

Sakuragicho Station

Sakuragicho Station is approximately seven minutes away using the recommended pedestrian route. The route uses the elevated pedestrian deck and moving walkway.

Yokohama Station

Yokohama Station is approximately 18 minutes on foot from the venue and is useful for visitors staying around Yokohama Station or arriving from other parts of the region.

Parking

PIA ARENA MM has no dedicated parking lot or bicycle parking facility. The venue asks visitors to use public transportation and specifically requests that visitors avoid roadside parking in surrounding areas.

The venue also has coin lockers, with its facility documentation listing 654 lockers, including large and small sizes.

Accommodation areas

Minatomirai

Minatomirai is the most convenient area for visitors who want to stay close to the arena. Hotels here place fans within easy reach of the venue as well as restaurants, shopping centers and waterfront attractions.

Sakuragicho

Sakuragicho offers convenient railway access and is within walking distance of PIA ARENA MM. It is also close to Yokohama’s major sightseeing districts.

Yokohama Station

Yokohama Station is useful for visitors who want broader rail connections and a larger choice of accommodation. It is particularly practical for travelers arriving from Tokyo or continuing their journey after the concert.

Kannai

Kannai provides access to central Yokohama and is suitable for visitors who want to combine the concert with sightseeing around the city’s historic and entertainment districts.

Yokohama Chinatown

Visitors who prioritize restaurants, sightseeing and the traditional atmosphere of Yokohama can consider staying around Chinatown. Travel to the arena requires additional transportation but allows the concert to become part of a wider Yokohama itinerary.

Food & drink

PIA ARENA MM has food and beverage facilities inside and around the building.

The venue’s facility guide lists food and drink services, including the FOODIES STAND outlets located inside the arena. The facility also has The Blue Bell, an external cafe and dining venue accessible from the second-floor pedestrian deck.

The arena also has food and drink vending and concession areas across the facility. Visitors can therefore purchase refreshments before or during the event where permitted by the concert’s operating rules.

For fans arriving early, the wider Minatomirai area provides numerous restaurants and cafes within walking distance.

Official PLAVE merchandise will also be sold at PIA ARENA MM on both concert days. The latest official announcement states that venue merchandise sales run from noon, with digital numbered tickets required for entry to the merchandise booth. Concert tickets are not required to access the merchandise sales during the stated operating period.

Accessibility

PIA ARENA MM provides accessible facilities, including accessible toilets and elevators. The venue’s official access information also publishes barrier-free routes from nearby stations.

Wheelchair users and visitors requiring assistance should contact SOGO TOKYO at least one week before their respective concert date.

The organizer states that wheelchair spaces are allocated according to venue safety and evacuation requirements. As a result, the wheelchair location may not correspond to the same area as the attendee’s original assigned seat.

Visitors should also be aware that the concert may contain intense lighting, sound effects and visual material associated with horror or blood-related imagery. The official event information specifically advises children and people sensitive to strong visual or auditory stimulation to take this into consideration.

Best days to attend

Saturday, September 26

The Saturday concert begins at 6:00 PM, allowing visitors to spend much of the daytime exploring Yokohama before the show. It can work particularly well for travelers who want to arrive in Yokohama during the day and attend the evening concert.

VIP attendees should plan for the earlier 3:30 PM soundcheck entry, followed by the 4:30 PM soundcheck.

Sunday, September 27

The Sunday concert starts earlier at 4:00 PM, with general doors opening at 3:00 PM. This schedule can be useful for visitors who want to attend the concert and travel afterward.

VIP attendees have an even earlier schedule, with soundcheck doors at 1:30 PM and the soundcheck beginning at 2:30 PM.

There is no officially announced difference in the main concert program between the two dates. The choice between Saturday and Sunday can therefore depend primarily on travel, accommodation and ticket availability.

Fans attending both dates can use the weekend to experience the two performances while exploring Minatomirai and central Yokohama between activities.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous Japanese PLAVE concert was 2025 PLAVE Asia Tour [DASH: Quantum Leap] in Japan, held at Makuhari Messe Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba on November 1 and November 2, 2025. The first performance opened at 4:00 PM and started at 5:00 PM, while the second opened at 3:00 PM and started at 4:00 PM.

The 2025 Japan concert offered VIP seats, reserved seats and annotated reserved seats. The official ticket information listed the VIP ticket at approximately $152.08 USD, reserved seating at approximately $94.57 USD, and annotated reserved seating at approximately $81.79 USD, based on the same approximate ¥156.50-to-$1 conversion.

The 2025 Japan tour was notable as PLAVE’s first Asia tour Japan engagement and represented an important step in the group’s expansion into the Japanese live-event market. The 2026 event develops that touring presence into PLAVE’s first world-tour cycle.

The 2026 Japan production also introduces a different venue, moving from Makuhari Messe in Chiba to PIA ARENA MM in Yokohama.

Another important difference is the expanded 2026 VIP structure, which includes a dedicated soundcheck and post-concert talk, alongside a VIP pass and lanyard and E-signed poster.

Official tickets

Official ticket sales and event information are distributed through the designated Japanese ticketing channels and the official PLAVE Japan event site.

The official event page confirms the two performances at PIA ARENA MM, the September 26 and September 27 schedules, reserved-seat pricing and VIP upgrade information.

Ticket Pia

https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2669914

PLAVE

Japan official event information

https://plave-official.jp/

Official [KEEP IT MANIC] Japan event site

https://www.hybejapan-concert.com/statics/plave_keepitmanic_in_japan

Fans should use official ticketing channels only. The latest event rules prohibit ticket resale and transfer, including transactions through resale websites, social media and private arrangements.

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