Umamusume Reveals New 2027 London Concert Details Weeks After US Visa Issues Canceled Shows
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is pressing ahead with its first world tour following the sudden cancellation of its planned US concerts, with Cygames revealing full details of its upcoming performances in London.
“Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR ‘THE STAGE’ in LONDON” will bring 14 of the franchise’s Japanese voice actors to London’s Eventim Apollo for two live concerts featuring music from the popular anime and video game series.
Originally launched as a mobile game in Japan in 2021, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise has expanded through anime adaptations, manga, music and live performances, with its international popularity increasing substantially following the game’s English-language release in 2025.
Its concerts recreate the Winning Live performances featured in the game, where the characters celebrate their racing achievements through elaborate musical performances, with the original Japanese voice actors appearing on stage in character.
The 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR began in Tokyo in June 2026, with the upcoming London concerts set to become the tour’s first performances in Europe.
The update regarding the London shows comes just weeks after the franchise’s planned Los Angeles performances were canceled, disappointing American fans who had been expecting the first US shows of the international tour.
Image by Charlotte DavisOriginally scheduled for October 22 and 23, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the concerts were officially canceled by Cygames on October 20 after organizers were unable to obtain the necessary US entry visas for the performers and staff.
Cygames explained that preparations had begun more than six months earlier with assistance from local lawyers and promoters, but the required approvals had still not been secured despite repeated attempts to resolve the situation.
The cancellation affected both in-person attendance and paid livestream access, with refunds arranged for ticket holders and organizers apologizing to fans for the short notice.
London was already included in the original world tour announcement, which confirmed performances in Los Angeles, London, Seoul and Yokohama following the tour’s opening concerts in Tokyo.
The newly confirmed London performances will therefore continue the existing world tour rather than serve as a direct replacement for the canceled US shows.
For the London shows, Cygames has confirmed a lineup of 14 performers, with the same cast scheduled to appear on both days:
- Ayaka Ohashi – Vodka
- Chisaki Kimura – Daiwa Scarlet
- Sora Tokui – T.M. Opera O
- Rika Kinugawa – Narita Brian
- Minori Suzuki – Agnes Digital
- Mio Hoshiya – Mayano Top Gun
- Yui Ogura – Manhattan Cafe
- Sumire Uesaka – Agnes Tachyon
- Hitomi Sasaki – Admire Vega
- Ayaka Fukuhara – Seeking the Pearl
- Mizuki Mano – Sakura Laurel
- Meiku Harukawa – Symboli Kris S
- Haruna Fukushima – Dantsu Flame
- Yuri Fujimoto – Jungle Pocket
Cygames has also revealed a special VIP ticket package offering seating towards the front of the venue’s ground floor, alongside exclusive merchandise created for the London performances.
The package includes a miniature character pin collection, a special concert T-shirt and a commemorative ticket, all presented inside an original event box with a matching carrying bag.
VIP merchandise will be distributed at the venue on the day of each performance, with the same selection of items available for both concerts.
Fans unable to attend in person will also have the opportunity to watch the concerts online, with Cygames confirming plans for live streaming and archived performances, although streaming platforms and pricing have yet to be announced.
Following the London performances, the 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR is scheduled to continue to Seoul, South Korea, before returning to Japan for its final concerts in Yokohama.
The “Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR ‘THE STAGE’ in LONDON” concerts will take place at the Eventim Apollo on January 19 and 20, 2027, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and performances beginning at 7:00 PM GMT on both evenings.
Tickets will be available in four categories, with P3 seats priced at £60 (approximately $80), P2 at £80 (approximately $107), P1 at £120 (approximately $160) and VIP packages at £250 (approximately $333), excluding additional booking fees.
An Eventim presale will begin on November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM GMT and continue until November 19 at 9:59 AM GMT, with access available to fans who register for the Eventim newsletter.
General ticket sales will begin on November 19 at 10:00 AM GMT through Eventim, with the official AEG Presents ticket page scheduled to become available ahead of sales.
Additional information about the performances and streaming arrangements will be published through the official Umamusume 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR website.
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