November 4, 2026 (KST) | K-POP News | United States · Live Music
XG is set to begin the North American leg of its second world tour, THE CORE, at Oakland Arena on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Pacific Time, with public doors opening at 6:30 p.m., according to the venue. For fans following from South Korea, the concert is due to begin at 1 p.m. KST on November 4.
After performing across Asia, Europe and Australia, XG’s seven members — JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA and COCONA — are bringing THE CORE to North America. The Oakland show marks the start of this leg of the tour, which began in Japan earlier this year.
Oakland Arena prepares for XG’s November 3 show
Oakland Arena lists an 8 p.m. start, with general doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The venue has also announced earlier activities for VIP ticket holders. Fans attending should follow the times specified for their ticket type.
Early merchandise sales are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in the arena’s H Lot. Entry procedures and merchandise times may change, so concertgoers should consult the venue’s event page before arriving.
A new NORTH AMERICA AREA EDITION T-shirt and pullover have also been announced as part of the tour’s regional merchandise. XG’s official notice says the designs will be introduced at Oakland before appearing at subsequent North American stops.
From Japan to the Oakland stage
THE CORE opened in Japan in February, with early concerts in Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya. The tour then traveled to cities including Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, London, Paris and Taipei, as well as stops in Australia. Oakland opens a new chapter of that international run.
The tour takes its name from XG’s first full-length album, THE CORE – 核. Its mix of vocals, rap and choreography gives the group plenty of material to draw on for a full arena concert.
Watch the official tour highlights
XG has also shared a short official video featuring highlights from the tour’s Asia and Australia dates. It offers a glimpse of the staging and performances fans have seen so far. The footage is from earlier concerts, not Oakland.
Official XG tour video: “XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE” Asia & Australia Tour Highlights (published October 27, 2026).
What comes after Oakland?
The current tour schedule lists Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena on November 5, Chicago at United Center on November 9, Hamilton at TD Coliseum on November 12 and Newark at Prudential Center on November 14. Additional North American dates have also been announced beyond those stops.
Oakland show and upcoming dates at a glance
| Event | Date / Local time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| North America kickoff | November 3, 2026 · 8 p.m. PT | Oakland Arena, Oakland |
| Public doors | November 3 · 6:30 p.m. PT | Oakland Arena |
| Early merchandise | November 3 · from 4 p.m. PT | H Lot, Oakland Arena |
| Next concert | November 5, 2026 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Chicago concert | November 9, 2026 | United Center, Chicago |
At the time of writing, the Oakland concert had not yet begun. The final set list, attendance and audience reactions were therefore not available for independent confirmation.
Explore XG and the tour
Visit KWaveScope’s XG A–Z group profile for members and music. For official tour updates, see the THE CORE world tour schedule.
Sources
Oakland Arena — XG World Tour: THE CORE, November 3 event details and door times · XG Official — North America tour merchandise and Oakland show information, November 2, 2026.