Former One Direction member Zayn Malik just announced his summer and fall 2026 ‘Konnakol World Tour,’ which includes a concert at Buffalo, NY’s KeyBank Center on Nov. 7.<\/b>
\n2026 is shaping up to be quite a year for Directioners.
After One Direction bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles announced tours, Zayn Malik has joined the fray.
The \u201cPILLOWTALK\u201d singer just shared that he\u2019s going to play arenas all over North America, South America, Mexico, and the UK on his \u2018KONNAKOL World Tour.\u2019
As of now, there is no New York City date on the itinerary but the 33-year-old West Yorkshire native will get close when he performs at Philadelphia, PA\u2019s Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, July 19 and Buffalo, NY\u2019s KeyBank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7.
This run, Malik\u2019s first-ever \u201cheadline arena & stadium tour\u201d according to his Instagram, comes in support of his upcoming fifth studio album, which shares a name with the tour.
\u201c\u2018Konnakol\u2019 in its definition is the act of creating percussive sounds with one\u2019s voice but what it means to me lies somewhere much deeper,\u201d Zayn shared about the album, which has a South Asian snow leopard on the cover.
\u201cIt is a sound that holds the reverberation of a time before words existed. I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration since I first started making my own music \u2013 this album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.\u201d
These concerts follow the popular singer\u2019s recent Las Vegas residency. While this tour will likely be a bit different, he typically performed 18-20 songs per Sin City gig including a few songs that have yet to be released, according to Set List FM.
\u201cFrom the moment the singer took the stage, it was clear he wasn\u2019t catering to casual concertgoers looking to sing along with classic hits: there were no superstar duets, no string of top-streamed singles (except for the obvious closer, \u201cPillowtalk\u201d), and no nods to One Direction,\u201d Variety wrote in a review of his opening night gig.
\u201c\u2026 if Zayn has proven one thing over the course of his solo career, he\u2019s not about following expectations.\u201d
\u2018KONNAKOL World Tour\u2019 tickets become available first through a pre-sale that starts Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 am local time.
Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 am local time through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like StubHub, Vivid Seats and GameTime.
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We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats and GameTime to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.Zayn tour schedule 2026
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.One Direction members on tour
Zayn isn\u2019t the only One Direction alum in the spotlight this year.
As noted above, Harry Styles is going on an international run that happens to have a 30-concert MSG residency baked in from August through October.
Earlier in the year, Louis Tomlinson will headline arenas all over North America from March through July including a one night-stint at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, July 8.
As of now, Niall Horan doesn\u2019t have a trek lined up. We\u2019re keeping our fingers crossed.Zayn set list
At the final show of his Las Vegas residency, Zayn played 19 songs. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here\u2019s what they were:
01.) \u201cNusrat\u201d (New song)
02.) \u201csHe\u201d
03.) \u201cBirds on a Cloud\u201d
04.) \u201cWhat I Am\u201d
05.) \u201cDreamin\u201d
06.) \u201cGates of Hell\u201d
07.) \u201cBoRdErSz\u201d
08.) \u201ciT\u2019s YoU\u201d
09.) \u201cLied To\u201d
10.) \u201cScripted\u201d
11.) \u201cConcrete Kisses\u201d
12.) \u201cUsed to the Blues\u201d (New song)
13.) \u201cdRuNk\u201d
14.) \u201cSweat\u201d
15.) \u201cFatal\u201d (New song)
16.) \u201cTake Turns\u201d (New song)
17.) \u201cAlienated\u201d
18.) \u201cDie For Me\u201d (New song)
19.) \u201cPILLOWTALK\u201dZayn new music
On Friday, Feb. 6, Zayn is releasing the lead single \u201cDie For Me\u201d from \u201cKonnakol.\u201d
If you\u2019d like to hear a preview of the emotionally-charged ballad, you can find a cinematic video that features Malik walking in front of a parking garage full of cars engulfed in flames here.Huge artists on tour in 2026
Can\u2019t wait to see a show (or three) these next few months?
Here are just five huge artists you won\u2019t want to miss when they come to a venue near you these next few months.
\u2022 Conan Gray
\u2022 Bruno Mars
\u2022 BTS
\u2022 5 Seconds of Summer
\u2022 Ed Sheeran
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the concert of your dreams.Why you should trust \u2018Post Wanted\u2019 by the New York Post
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows \u2013 and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villase\u00f1or of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n