BE:FIRST Announces Additional New York Showcase Date After Immediate Sell-Out
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- BE:FIRST Announces Additional New York Showcase Date After Immediate Sell-Out
- BE:FIRST has announced an additional showcase in New York on October 22, 2026, following the immediate sell-out of their October 23 performance. The decision reflects soaring global demand.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 15, 2026
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BE:FIRST has announced an additional showcase in New York on October 22, 2026, following the immediate sell-out of their October 23 performance. The decision reflects soaring global demand.
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- BE:FIRST Announces Additional New York Showcase Date After Immediate Sell-Out (June 15, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 15, 2026
BE:FIRST has announced an additional showcase in New York on October 22, 2026, following the immediate sell-out of their October 23 performance. The decision reflects soaring global demand.
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Six-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST has announced an additional performance for their world showcase tour 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026' in New York on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The additional show was urgently decided after the originally scheduled performance on Friday, October 23, sold out immediately upon ticket release.
BE:FIRST previously announced the 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026' tour, which will visit four global cities—Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, and New York—from September to October. The group is also scheduled to perform at 'LaLaLa Festival 2026,' Indonesia’s largest music festival, in August. On June 12, 2026, they surprise-released a collaborative track with global icon Janet Jackson, 'Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix).' They further appeared as special guests at Janet Jackson’s 'JANET JACKSON JAPAN 2026' concert on June 14, delivering a joint performance.
This additional New York showcase highlights the group’s growing international appeal and the high level of anticipation abroad.
Tickets for the additional New York show will be available via American Express cardholder pre-sale (first-come, first-served) from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16, to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (local time). General sale begins on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 AM. For full details, please visit the official 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026' website.
[World Showcase Information]
'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026'
More details: https://befirst.tokyo/global2026/showcase
[Bangkok] Samyan Mitrtown Hall
September 25, 2026 (Friday)
[Taipei] Legacy TERA
September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
[Manila] New Frontier Theater
October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
[New York]
October 22, 2026 (Thursday) – Racket NYC (Additional Show)
October 23, 2026 (Friday) – Gramercy Theatre
[Release Information]
Janet Jackson & BE:FIRST – 'Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix)' – Digital Release: Friday, June 12, 2026
https://found.ee/janetjacksonxbefirst_doesntreallymatter_remix
10th Single – 'Missing' – Release Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Label: B-ME
CD Tracklist (common across all editions):
1. Missing
2. Why, Why
3. Want it ～One of the BE:ST-06 SHUNTO～
[BE:FIRST Profile]
BE:FIRST is a six-member dance and vocal group consisting of SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, and LEO. Each member demonstrates exceptional skill and potential in singing, dancing, and rapping, while also showcasing high musical sensitivity in songwriting, composition, and choreography. Their vibrant individuality and unified group identity have propelled them to the top of Japanese music charts since their pre-debut. In 2025, they completed their first domestic dome tour across four cities, drawing approximately 300,000 fans, followed by their debut world tour 'BE:FIRST World Tour 2025 -Who is BE:FIRST?-' across 12 cities in the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
In May 2026, they held their first standalone stadium concert, 'BE:FIRST Stadium Live 2026 We are the "BE:ST",' drawing around 100,000 fans over two days. Additional tours are confirmed, including the WORLD SHOWCASE starting in September 2026 and a domestic dome tour in January 2027.
BE:FIRST 5th Anniversary Project Official Website: https://befirst.tokyo/5th-anniversary/
Official Website: https://befirst.tokyo/
X: https://x.com/BEFIRSTofficial
X (Global): https://x.com/BEFIRST_global
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befirst__official/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEFIRSTofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@befirst_official
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BEFIRSTOfficial/
LINE: https://page.line.me/befirst
The additional show was urgently decided after the originally scheduled performance on Friday, October 23, sold out immediately upon ticket release.
BE:FIRST previously announced the 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026' tour, which will visit four global cities—Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, and New York—from September to October. The group is also scheduled to perform at 'LaLaLa Festival 2026,' Indonesia’s largest music festival, in August. On June 12, 2026, they surprise-released a collaborative track with global icon Janet Jackson, 'Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix).' They further appeared as special guests at Janet Jackson’s 'JANET JACKSON JAPAN 2026' concert on June 14, delivering a joint performance.
This additional New York showcase highlights the group’s growing international appeal and the high level of anticipation abroad.
Tickets for the additional New York show will be available via American Express cardholder pre-sale (first-come, first-served) from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16, to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (local time). General sale begins on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 AM. For full details, please visit the official 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026' website.
[World Showcase Information]
'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026'
More details: https://befirst.tokyo/global2026/showcase
[Bangkok] Samyan Mitrtown Hall
September 25, 2026 (Friday)
[Taipei] Legacy TERA
September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
[Manila] New Frontier Theater
October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
[New York]
October 22, 2026 (Thursday) – Racket NYC (Additional Show)
October 23, 2026 (Friday) – Gramercy Theatre
[Release Information]
Janet Jackson & BE:FIRST – 'Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix)' – Digital Release: Friday, June 12, 2026
https://found.ee/janetjacksonxbefirst_doesntreallymatter_remix
10th Single – 'Missing' – Release Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Label: B-ME
CD Tracklist (common across all editions):
1. Missing
2. Why, Why
3. Want it ～One of the BE:ST-06 SHUNTO～
[BE:FIRST Profile]
BE:FIRST is a six-member dance and vocal group consisting of SOTA, SHUNTO, MANATO, RYUHEI, JUNON, and LEO. Each member demonstrates exceptional skill and potential in singing, dancing, and rapping, while also showcasing high musical sensitivity in songwriting, composition, and choreography. Their vibrant individuality and unified group identity have propelled them to the top of Japanese music charts since their pre-debut. In 2025, they completed their first domestic dome tour across four cities, drawing approximately 300,000 fans, followed by their debut world tour 'BE:FIRST World Tour 2025 -Who is BE:FIRST?-' across 12 cities in the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
In May 2026, they held their first standalone stadium concert, 'BE:FIRST Stadium Live 2026 We are the "BE:ST",' drawing around 100,000 fans over two days. Additional tours are confirmed, including the WORLD SHOWCASE starting in September 2026 and a domestic dome tour in January 2027.
BE:FIRST 5th Anniversary Project Official Website: https://befirst.tokyo/5th-anniversary/
Official Website: https://befirst.tokyo/
X: https://x.com/BEFIRSTofficial
X (Global): https://x.com/BEFIRST_global
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befirst__official/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEFIRSTofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@befirst_official
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BEFIRSTOfficial/
LINE: https://page.line.me/befirst
FAQ
When is BE:FIRST's additional New York showcase?
It will be held on October 22, 2026, at Racket NYC.
How can I buy tickets for the additional show?
After AMEX pre-sale, general tickets go on sale June 18, 2026.
Which cities are included in BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026?
Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, and New York.
Did BE:FIRST collaborate with Janet Jackson?
Yes, they released 'Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix)' on June 12, 2026.
Tell me about BE:FIRST's profile.
Six-member group; completed world tour in 2025 and held stadium live in 2026.