【TGC Matsuyama 2026】First Main Artists Announced... STU48, SWEET STEADY Confirmed! Plus, National Talents Yuchami, Orin, and 주목 Actor Reo Matsumoto from the Hit Taiga Drama, a Native of Ehime, will Appear!
The first lineup for 'TGC Matsuyama 2026,' to be held on August 16, 2026, has been announced. STU48 and SWEET STEADY are confirmed as main artists. The event is drawing attention with guest appearances by Yuchami, Orin, and Reo Matsumoto.
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The Tokyo Girls Collection Executive Committee (Planning/Production: W TOKYO Inc.) will hold 'SBI Securities presents TGC MATSUYAMA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION' (SBI Securities presents TGC Matsuyama 2026) at the Ehime Prefectural Budokan on Sunday, August 16, 2026. We are pleased to announce additional information.
■ Highly Anticipated First Main Artists Unveiled ♡
STU48, the first wide-area idol group from the AKB48 group based in the 'Setouchi' area and active mainly in 'one sea, seven prefectures,' has been confirmed as a main artist! The group, which represents the Setouchi area, will start their national tour 'STU48 Live Tour 2026' next month in June 2026 and will celebrate their 10th anniversary next year in 2027. They will liven up TGC Matsuyama for the second consecutive time! Furthermore, SWEET STEADY, a 7-member idol group born from Asobisystem's 'KAWAII LAB.' project to promote idol culture to the world, has been confirmed as a main artist for their first appearance at TGC Matsuyama! Last month, in April 2026, they held 'SWEET STEADY 2nd ANNIVERSARY LIVE "SWEET STEP"' at Makuhari Messe to celebrate their 2nd debut anniversary. They performed all of their songs and mobilized a total of 10,000 people over two days! In August 2026, they are also scheduled to hold their first-ever solo arena live. Please look forward to the first TGC Matsuyama performance by these 'SWEET' bouquet-like girls who are growing 'STEADILY' one step at a time ♡
For guest models, in addition to Yuchami, who made her film debut as a main cast member in the movie 'Agito - Superpower War' released on April 29, 2026 (Wed/Holiday), Miu Oguni, Rinka, and, for her first TGC Matsuyama appearance, Ria Yonezawa, three super popular influencers charismatic among Gen Z, will appear. Furthermore, national talent Orin, trendsetter Toua who leads Gen Z with over 3 million total social media followers, and from the 5-member boy group WILD BLUE, leader Koki Yamashita, who is also active as an actor in films like 'WIND BREAKER' and the drama 'Bad Choice, Good Love,' and, for his first TGC Matsuyama appearance, Suzuhinata. And, following his appearance in the morning drama, the highly watched young actor Reo Matsumoto, a native of Ehime Prefecture (first TGC Matsuyama appearance), who is currently appearing in the taiga drama 'Toyotomi Brothers!', has also been confirmed as a guest!
The most exciting summer that leaps through history begins! Please look forward to further news on 'TGC Matsuyama.'
【 SBI Securities presents TGC MATSUYAMA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION Event Overview 】
All information is as of the time of release. Event details may change in the future.
Event Name: SBI Securities presents TGC MATSUYAMA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (Abbreviation: SBI Securities presents TGC Matsuyama 2026)
Date and Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Doors open 12:00, Show starts 13:00, Ends 17:00 (planned)
Venue: Ehime Prefectural Budokan (551 Ichitsubo Nishimachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 790-0948)
Official Website: https://tgc.girlswalker.com/matsuyama/2026/
Tickets: 【Admission (tax incl.)】 *Tickets required for ages 4 and up
Arena Seats: Advance Sale: 15,000 JPY, General Sale: 15,500 JPY, TGC CARD Discount: 2,500 JPY / with souvenir bag & cheering goods
Stand Seats: Advance Sale: 10,000 JPY, General Sale: 10,500 JPY, TGC CARD Discount: 1,500 JPY / with souvenir bag & cheering goods
【Advance Sale】Starts from 10:00 on Saturday, April 25, 2026~ *Reservations and sales will start sequentially
TGC CARD Advance: 10:00 Saturday, May 09, 2026 ~ 23:59 Friday, June 26, 2026 *First-come, first-served *Eligible for TGC CARD discount
Docomo line subscriber advance: 10:00 Saturday, May 09, 2026 ~ 23:59 Friday, May 22, 2026 *First-come, first-served
TGC Official LINE...
■ Highly Anticipated First Main Artists Unveiled ♡
STU48, the first wide-area idol group from the AKB48 group based in the 'Setouchi' area and active mainly in 'one sea, seven prefectures,' has been confirmed as a main artist! The group, which represents the Setouchi area, will start their national tour 'STU48 Live Tour 2026' next month in June 2026 and will celebrate their 10th anniversary next year in 2027. They will liven up TGC Matsuyama for the second consecutive time! Furthermore, SWEET STEADY, a 7-member idol group born from Asobisystem's 'KAWAII LAB.' project to promote idol culture to the world, has been confirmed as a main artist for their first appearance at TGC Matsuyama! Last month, in April 2026, they held 'SWEET STEADY 2nd ANNIVERSARY LIVE "SWEET STEP"' at Makuhari Messe to celebrate their 2nd debut anniversary. They performed all of their songs and mobilized a total of 10,000 people over two days! In August 2026, they are also scheduled to hold their first-ever solo arena live. Please look forward to the first TGC Matsuyama performance by these 'SWEET' bouquet-like girls who are growing 'STEADILY' one step at a time ♡
For guest models, in addition to Yuchami, who made her film debut as a main cast member in the movie 'Agito - Superpower War' released on April 29, 2026 (Wed/Holiday), Miu Oguni, Rinka, and, for her first TGC Matsuyama appearance, Ria Yonezawa, three super popular influencers charismatic among Gen Z, will appear. Furthermore, national talent Orin, trendsetter Toua who leads Gen Z with over 3 million total social media followers, and from the 5-member boy group WILD BLUE, leader Koki Yamashita, who is also active as an actor in films like 'WIND BREAKER' and the drama 'Bad Choice, Good Love,' and, for his first TGC Matsuyama appearance, Suzuhinata. And, following his appearance in the morning drama, the highly watched young actor Reo Matsumoto, a native of Ehime Prefecture (first TGC Matsuyama appearance), who is currently appearing in the taiga drama 'Toyotomi Brothers!', has also been confirmed as a guest!
The most exciting summer that leaps through history begins! Please look forward to further news on 'TGC Matsuyama.'
【 SBI Securities presents TGC MATSUYAMA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION Event Overview 】
All information is as of the time of release. Event details may change in the future.
Event Name: SBI Securities presents TGC MATSUYAMA 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (Abbreviation: SBI Securities presents TGC Matsuyama 2026)
Date and Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Doors open 12:00, Show starts 13:00, Ends 17:00 (planned)
Venue: Ehime Prefectural Budokan (551 Ichitsubo Nishimachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 790-0948)
Official Website: https://tgc.girlswalker.com/matsuyama/2026/
Tickets: 【Admission (tax incl.)】 *Tickets required for ages 4 and up
Arena Seats: Advance Sale: 15,000 JPY, General Sale: 15,500 JPY, TGC CARD Discount: 2,500 JPY / with souvenir bag & cheering goods
Stand Seats: Advance Sale: 10,000 JPY, General Sale: 10,500 JPY, TGC CARD Discount: 1,500 JPY / with souvenir bag & cheering goods
【Advance Sale】Starts from 10:00 on Saturday, April 25, 2026~ *Reservations and sales will start sequentially
TGC CARD Advance: 10:00 Saturday, May 09, 2026 ~ 23:59 Friday, June 26, 2026 *First-come, first-served *Eligible for TGC CARD discount
Docomo line subscriber advance: 10:00 Saturday, May 09, 2026 ~ 23:59 Friday, May 22, 2026 *First-come, first-served
TGC Official LINE...