South Korean girl group Girls' Generation have performed over 150 concerts across Asia. They embarked on their first tour, Into the New World Tour in December 2009. Their next tour, The First Japan Tour, was attended by 140,000 people.
The group subsequently followed up the success of their Japan tour by embarking on their eponymously titled third tour, the 2011 Girls' Generation Tour. The group then toured Japan for the second time in early 2013, with a total of 20 stops on their Girls & Peace Japan 2nd Tour, which was attended by 200,000 people.
In addition to their own headlining tours, the group has participated in multiple SMTown tours. Their first appearance was at SM Town Live '08, and their following participation in SM Town Live '10 World Tour saw the group (along with fellow SMTown acts) become the first Asian singers in history to reach the top 10 on the US Billboard Concert Boxcore chart. The group also performed on SM Town Live World Tour III (2012–2013), SM Town Week (2013), SM Town Live World Tour IV (2014–2015), SM Town Live World Tour V (2016), SM Town Live World Tour VI (2017) and SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express (2022).
Concert tours
Headlining Year Title Associated album(s) Duration Attendance Shows 2009–2010 Into the New World Tour Girls' Generation (2007), Gee, Genie and Oh! December 19, 2009 – October 17, 2010 (Asia) — 7 "The Into the New World Tour" was Girls' Generation's first headlining tour. The tour was announced in November 2009,소녀시대, 첫 단독 콘서트 (Girls' Generation's First Independent Concert) . Jeonbukjoongang Shinmun. December 20, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2010. and tickets were sold-out within 3 minutes of being put on sale. 2011 The First Japan Arena Tour Girls' Generation (2011) May 31, 2011 – July 18, 2011 (Japan) 140,000 14 The group embarked on their first nationwide Japanese tour starting originally on May 18, 2011, with a total of seven initial stops. The tour was postponed because of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, and then commenced on May 31, 2011. Due to overwhelming demand, seven more stops were added for a total audience of 140,000. The tour covered Osaka, Saitama, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka with total of fourteen performances. 2011–2012 Girls' Generation Tour Hoot and Girls' Generation (2011) July 23, 2011 – February 12, 2012 (Asia) 92,000 9 The eponymously titled "2011 Girls' Generation Tour" was the group's 2nd world tour. The tour commenced with two performances in Seoul, to Taiwan where they played three back-to-back record breaking performances, and subsequently Singapore for two days. The Bangkok date on February 12, 2012, saw the group break a Thai record for the fastest selling concert in history. The tour also saw the group perform in Hong Kong for the first time. The tour attracted 92,000 people in total. 2013 Girls & Peace Japan 2nd Tour Girls & Peace February 9, 2013 – April 21, 2013 (Japan) 200,000 20 The group's second Japanese tour was announced on August 31, 2012, with ticket applicability starting September 12, 2012. The tour covered 20 stops.Girls’ Generation Releases Second Japan Tour Schedule They performed to 200,000 people across seven Japanese cities. 2013–2014 Girls & Peace World Tour Girls & Peace and I Got A Boy June 8, 2013 – February 15, 2014 (Asia) — 10 The tour was announced on April 26, 2013, with two dates in Seoul at the Olympic Arena. The tour is the 3rd World Tour by Girls' Generation, consisting of various Asian cities. 2014 Love & Peace Japan 3rd Tour Love & Peace April 26, 2014 – July 13, 2014 (Japan) 200,000 18 Girls' Generation's 3rd Japanese tour was announced on November 29, 2013. The tour covered 18 stops and drew a total of around 200,000 people. Through their three Japanese concert tours since 2011, Girls' Generation attracted a combined total of 550,000 people, setting a record among Korean girl groups. 2015–2016 Girls' Generation's Phantasia Lion Heart November 21, 2015 – May 8, 2016 (Asia) 135,000 13 Girls' Generation's 4th world tour was announced on October 16, 2015. On August 11, 2015, a separate tour in Japan was announced to take place in December 2015. On November 17, 2015, it was announced on Girls' Generation's official Japanese fanclub website that the separate Japan tour announced in August 2015 would be title "Girls' Generation 4th Tour -Phantasia- in Japan" and the tour dates already announced would be a part of their 4th tour.
Promotional TitleDatesAssociated album(s)VenueGirls' Generation's Romantic FantasyDecember 23, 2012I Got a BoyMBC Dream CenterRomantic Fantasy was a televised mini-concert and comeback special by Girls' Generation to promote their fourth Korean studio album. It occurred in MBC broadcast center on December 23, 2012. Aired later on MBC on January 1, 2013. I Got a Boy. According to AGB Nielsen Media Research, the comeback special garnered a nationwide viewership rating of 3.8%. The highest among Korean broastcasting system artists' special comeback at the time. The special featured live performances of the album's title track along with other group hits and solo stages by each member. Styled with a whimsical, fairy tale concept, it served as both a promotional showcase and a reimagining of their earlier Märchen Fantasy concert, marking their official return to the Korean music scene after a year-long hiatus.
As a supporting act TitleDatesHeadlining artist(s)Venue Lee Seung-chul's Christmas Concert December 23, 2007 Lee Seung-chul Seoul Olympic Stadium In December 2007, veteran singer Lee Seung-chul announced that he would make a collaboration with rookie idol group Girls' Generation for his Christmas concert, performing a remake of his 1989 hit "Girls' Generation". The event marked the group's first major collaboration and symbolized a connection between K-pop generations. Lee praised their faithful reinterpretation of the song, while offering advice on longevity and live performance in the music industry.
Special lives TitleDatesVenueCityAttendance Japan Premium Showcase Live August 25, 2010(3 shows) Ariake Coliseum Tokyo 22,000Japan Premium Showcase Live (also known as the Tokyo Premium Showcase) was a showcase event by the group, held on August 25, 2010 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the group’s official debut activities in the Japanese market. The event marked Girls’ Generation’s first performance in Japan and served to launch their Japanese promotions, including the release of their Japanese debut single Genie. The showcase was staged three times due to overwhelming fan demand. The initial performance attracted approximately 7,000 attendees, with total attendance across all shows reaching around 22,000, highlighting the group’s burgeoning popularity in Japan.Playing with Girls' GenerationNovember 13, 2012Yoyogi National GymnasiumTokyo10,000“Playing with Girls’ Generation” was a fan-centric event orchestrated by the group on November 13, 2012, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The event was organized to celebrate the group’s Japanese music releases and provide fans with direct interactions, including games, live performances, and talk segments. Staged as a one-day event, it drew around 10,000 attendees, showcasing the group’s popularity in Japan.Free Live "Love & Peace"December 14, 2013(2 shows)Yokohama ArenaYokohama30,000"Free Live 'Love & Peace'" was a complimentary concert by the group that occurred on December 14, 2013, at Yokohama Arena in Japan. The concert was presented in two shows and was free for attendees who entered a ticket lottery tied to album purchases, coinciding with promotions for their third Japanese studio album Love & Peace. The event drew a total of approximately 30,000 fans over two days."The Best Live" at Tokyo DomeDecember 9, 2014Tokyo DomeTokyo50,000“'The Best Live' at Tokyo Dome" was a landmark concert by the group held on December 9, 2014, at Tokyo Dome in Japan. The event marked the group as the first K-pop girl group to sell over 50,000 tickets at the venue and the second K-pop girl group to perform there. The concert featured a full set of the group’s Japanese and Korean hits, special stage segments, costume changes, and fan interactions, and was organized to commemorate their fourth anniversary of debut in Japan. This was also their first major concert without Jessica.S♡NE Limited PartyApril 26, 2015Saitama Super ArenaSaitama10,000"S♡NE Limited Party" was a fan meeting event hosted by the group on April 26, 2015, in Japan, exclusively for members of their official fan club, S♡NE JAPAN. The event encompassed live performances, interactive games, and moderated talk segments, and was structured in two distinct sessions to facilitate a more intimate and immersive experience for attendees. Limited-edition merchandise was distributed.
Comeback showcases ReleaseDateVenueCityCountryAttendanceRef.PartyJuly 7, 2015Banyan Tree HotelSeoulSouth Korea200Forever 1August 5, 2022InterContinental Seoul COEX—
Fanmeetings TitleDateCityCountryVenueAttendanceGirls' Generation Official Fanclub S♡NE 1st FanmeetingSeptember 26, 2010SeoulSouth KoreaKorea University Hwajeong Gymnasium2,400The fanmeeting convened 2,400 attendees, representing the inaugural assembly of the group’s official fan club. The event encompassed live performances, interactive segments, and fan engagement activities. Girls' Generation Debut 5th Anniversary PartyJuly 28, 2012SeoulSouth KoreaPfeiffer Hall, Ewha Womans University—Girls' Generation 1st Fan Party Mr.Mr.September 30, 2014ShenzhenChinaBao'an Gymnasium5,000The fan party in Shenzhen accommodated 5,000 spectators. The event, part of the group’s first China fan meeting tour promoting their Mr.Mr. album, featured performances of hit songs and interactive segments with fans. It marked the first stop of a multi-city tour across China, performed by the group’s eight-member lineup following Jessica’s departure, which reportedly caused confusion and heightened anticipation among fans, making the event particularly tense and emotionally charged.November 21, 2014NanjingChinaNanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium—November 22, 2014ChongqingChongqing International Expo Center—November 29, 2014BeijingMasterCard Center—January 3, 2015ShanghaiMercedes-Benz Arena—January 4, 2015GuangzhouGuangzhou International Sports Arena— "Holiday to Remember" 10th AnniversaryAugust 5, 2017SeoulSouth KoreaOlympic Hall2,500The group’s 10th Anniversary fan meeting, “Holiday to Remember,” was held on August 5, 2017, at Olympic Hall in Seoul to commemorate their decade-long milestone. The event featured performances from Holiday Night and past hits, interactive talk segments, offering fans an intimate experience with the group. LLL (Long Lasting Love)September 3, 2022SeoulSouth KoreaKSPO Dome8,000"LLL (Long Lasting Love)" was a 2022 fan meeting held by Girls’ Generation to celebrate their 15th anniversary and their first full-member fan event since their 2017 hiatus. Taking place at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, making the group the first K-pop girl group to host a fan meeting at the venue.Ticket demand exceeded expectations, with roughly 100,000 users accessing the ticketing platform, leading to a sellout and the release of restricted-view seats. The event included performances, talk segments, games, and fan interactions.
Award shows