BAND-MAID Names NEK! Opening Act for 2026 Budokan World Tour Finale

Japanese rock group BAND‑MAID announced the final two concerts of its 2026 world tour will be held at Nippon Budokan on 13‑14 November 2026. The band revealed that emerging girl‑rock quartet NEK! will serve as the opening act for both nights, marking a high‑profile debut for the newly formed group.

Ticket pre‑sales for the Budokan shows begin at noon on 1 August, with both domestic and overseas purchase options. NEK! also announced a major‑label debut EP slated for September and a separate Japanese tour in September‑October, while BAND‑MAID continues its North American leg of the tour, including dates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Mexico City.