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If you’ve had Hakujitsu on repeat since 2019 or can’t stop listening to the Jujutsu Kaisen soundtrack, the wait is finally over. Clockenflap Presents just dropped the news that Japanese rock band King Gnu will touch down in Hong Kong to perform for the very first time, bringing their ‘King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026’ – the band’s largest-ever tour – to the AsiaWorld-Arena for two nights only this May.
Who are King Gnu?
Formed in 2017, the four-piece band – comprised of Daiki Tsuneta (vocals/guitar), Yu Seki (drums), Kazuki Arai (bass), and Satoru Iguchi (vocals/keyboards) – have carved out a niche with their self-described “Tokyo New Mixture Style”, blending alternative rock, jazz, hip-hop, and classical elements that shift from track to track.
Their breakthrough came in 2019 with the hit song Hakujitsu, which racked up over 500 million views, but they’ve since dominated global charts with anime soundtracks like SPECIALZ, Ichizu, and Sakayume from Jujutsu Kaisen, and the recent TWILIGHT!!! for the newest Detective Conan film.
When and where are the King Gnu Hong Kong shows?
The band will be performing on May 29, 2026 (8pm) and May 30, 2026 (6pm) at AsiaWorld-Arena.
King Gnu Hong Kong ticket prices and sale dates
Tickets are now on sale exclusively via KKTIX with four price categories to choose from. Standing and assigned seating tickets are available for $1,480, while assigned seating alone is priced at $1,280, $980, and $780. Do note that there’s a limit of two tickets per transaction.
A 360-degree experience
Apart from King Gnu’s signature sound, fans can look forward to the setup of the show itself. For their Hong Kong debut, the band is breaking with tradition by stepping up to a centre stage that plants them right in the middle of the venue. The layout is designed to immerse you in their world from every angle, offering the entire audience a 360-degree experience.
‘King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026’ Hong Kong setlist
Nothing official has been confirmed, but we can make some educated guesses based on their recent Japanese shows, which have clocked in around 25 songs over two and a half hours. If the Hong Kong shows follow suit, expect an exciting mix that dives into their discography. These include heavy hitters like the Jujutsu Kaisen tunes (SPECIALZ, Ichizu, AIZO, Sakayume), newer materials like the Detective Conan theme song TWILIGHT!!!, and of course, the global smash hit Hakujitsu. Other anthems that fans have reported to be on recent setlists include Hikotei, Prayer X, and Teenager Forever.
Speculations aside, King Gnu’s live energy, their music, and a 360-degree view of the whole thing is pretty much a winning formula for a memorable night, so grab your tickets while you still can.
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