What Is an Encore Concert?

An encore concert is an additional performance added to the end of a concert—or a separate show staged later—because of overwhelming audience demand. The word encore comes from French, meaning “again” or “some more”.

Quick Scoop

Aspect| What It Means
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Origin| Audiences kept applauding and shouting “encore!” to demand more music after a show ended 1
Today| Encores are often planned ; artists save biggest hits for the finale 15
Format| Can be 1–5 extra songs at the end, OR a full separate concert (“encore tour”) 12
Purpose| Thank fans, extend the experience, and capitalize on tour momentum 9

How Encores Work (Traditional vs. Modern)

  1. Traditional encore
    • The main set ends
    • The band leaves the stage
    • The audience applauds/chants “encore!”
    • The artist returns for 1–3 bonus songs
  1. Modern planned encore
    • Artists schedule 2–4 songs as an encore beforehand
 * Some acts (like The Cure) have done up to **five encores** in one show
  1. Encore concert / encore tour
    • A full additional show or series of shows after the main tour
 * Often held in the same city where the tour started or where demand is highest
 * Examples from 2025–2026:
   * **Seventeen** announced spring encore concerts in Incheon (April 4–5, 2026) to wrap up their _New__ world tour

   * **Baekhyun** ’s _Reverie dot_ encore concert sold out KSPO Dome for three days (Jan 2–4, 2026), concluding his global tour across 28 cities

   * **ZEROBASEONE** extended their world tour with an encore leg at KSPO DOME (March 13–15, 2026)

   * **LE SSERAFIM** fans discussed the Tokyo encore show as “amazing” in late 2025

Why Encore Concerts Are Trending Now

  • Fan demand : K-pop and global pop tours often sell out quickly; encore shows let more fans attend
  • Tour finale : Artists use encores to end a world tour on a high note in a meaningful city
  • Online streaming : Many encore concerts are also broadcast globally for international fans
  • Special concepts : Encore shows often have unique concepts, concept photos, and exclusive setlists

“Encores are often the highlight of a concert and an important part of a good show.”

Multi-Viewpoint: How People See Encores

  • Fans : “Just got back from Day 1 Tokyo Encore show… amazing. The girls definitely delivered.”
  • Skeptics : Some find the “pretending the show is over” ritual silly, since performers almost always return
  • Artists : See it as a way to thank the audience and create a memorable ending

If you’re hearing “encore concert” in recent news (2025–2026), it’s almost always about full extra shows after a major world tour, not just a couple of bonus songs.

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