MAMAMOO brings its “4WARD” reunion tour to Los Angeles on August 25, playing Crypto.com Arena as part of a world tour marking the group’s 12th anniversary.
FAQ
When does MAMAMOO play Los Angeles?
August 25, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 7 p.m. PDT.
What tour is this?
The “4WARD” world tour, MAMAMOO’s 2026 reunion trek marking their 12th anniversary as a group.
Where did MAMAMOO last play in Los Angeles?
Their previous L.A. stop was at the Kia Forum in Inglewood in 2023; this tour upgrades to the larger Crypto.com Arena.
A Bigger Venue for This Reunion Run
Moving from the Kia Forum, where MAMAMOO played their last Los Angeles date in 2023, to the larger Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles signals real growth in the group’s local demand heading into this reunion tour. That venue upgrade puts MAMAMOO in a room typically reserved for arena-level touring acts, a meaningful marker for a group marking over a decade together.
The 10th Stop, Fifth in the US
The Los Angeles show marks MAMAMOO’s tenth overall stop on the “4WARD” world tour and their fifth date specifically on the US leg, placing Los Angeles roughly midway through the group’s American run. That positioning gives the show a sense of momentum, arriving after the group has already worked through several other US markets and refined the tour’s setlist and staging along the way.
A Tour Built Around 12 Years Together
Framing “4WARD” around MAMAMOO’s 12th anniversary gives the tour a celebratory throughline beyond a standard promotional run, treating the shows as a marker of longevity in an industry where many groups don’t make it past their first several years intact. For a group that debuted in 2014, reaching this kind of milestone with a dedicated world tour reflects a level of staying power that’s become increasingly rare among K-pop girl groups from their generation.
Easy Access for LA Fans
Crypto.com Arena’s downtown location, easily reached via the Metro’s Pico Station on the Blue and Expo lines, makes this stop notably more transit-accessible than the group’s previous Inglewood date at the Kia Forum. That location shift may also factor into the larger crowd MAMAMOO is positioned to draw this time around, removing a logistical barrier that Inglewood’s more suburban setting presented for fans relying on public transit.
What to Expect From the Show
Reunion tours built around a group anniversary typically lean into a career-spanning setlist, mixing the act’s biggest hits with tracks from more recent releases to give both longtime fans and newer listeners a full picture of the group’s catalog. Given MAMAMOO’s reputation for strong live vocals across all four members, expect the Los Angeles stop to emphasize the group’s performance chops as much as any visual production elements.
Where the Tour Goes Next
With Los Angeles marking the tenth of the tour’s stops, MAMAMOO’s “4WARD” run continues on through the rest of the US leg before likely moving to additional international markets, following the pattern most K-pop world tours use to maximize reach across the group’s global fanbase. For fans who miss the Los Angeles date, additional stops elsewhere in the US remain part of the tour’s ongoing schedule.
Four Distinct Voices, One Group Identity
Part of what has kept MAMAMOO’s live shows a draw over the years is the group’s format: each of the four members, Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa, has also built a recognizable solo career, giving the group’s concerts a different texture than acts built around a single lead vocal or visual center. That balance tends to show up clearly in arena-scale shows like the “4WARD” tour, where the setlist can stretch across group tracks and individual moments without losing momentum.
Why the 12th Anniversary Milestone Stands Out
K-pop’s fourth generation has brought a steady wave of newer groups, which makes a 12-year run like MAMAMOO’s increasingly notable by comparison. Debuting in 2014 under RBW, the group weathered lineup stability, shifting label structures, and evolving trends in the industry while maintaining its core four-member unit, a track record that gives “4WARD” a genuine sense of occasion rather than a standard promotional swing through North America.
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