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KIKI's summer just gets bigger. Fresh from announcing tour dates across Japan and Taiwan, the Thai indie-pop trio now lands a spot at Fuji Rock Festival 2026, one of the world's most celebrated outdoor music gatherings. Set against the mountains of Niigata Prefecture's Naeba Ski Resort from July 24-26, the festival has long served as a meeting point for heavyweight names and emerging acts. This year, a Thai band joins that conversation.
Anyone who has scanned a Fuji Rock poster knows the scale of the occasion. The 2026 edition welcomes artists such as The xx, Khruangbin, Massive Attack, Turnstile and Japanese superstar Fujii Kaze, drawing thousands of music lovers from across the globe. Sharing a billing with names of that calibre is another sign that Thai artists are finding audiences far beyond home turf.
Formed under Parinam Music, KIKI consists of vocalist and songwriter Helen, guitarist and synthesiser player Boss, and guitarist-producer Non. Their sound threads together indie pop, alternative textures and electronic flourishes – songs that sit comfortably between dreamy hooks and late-night introspection. Over the past few years, the group has steadily expanded its reach through festival appearances and touring schedules stretching across Asia and Europe, building a following that grows with every stop.
The trio takes to the Orange Echo stage on Sunday July 26, bringing a distinctly Thai voice to a lineup packed with international talent. If you're already plotting a trip to Naeba, add this set to the itinerary.