A Decade in the Making: 5 Seconds of Summer Returns to Taipei for the “Everyone’s A Star!” World Tour

For fans of global pop-rock powerhouse 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), the wait is finally over. Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, and Michael Clifford are officially making their triumphant return to Taiwan. As part of their eagerly awaited “EVERYONE’S A STAR! WORLD TOUR,” the Australian quartet is set to electrify Taipei with an unforgettable night of high-energy anthems, nostalgic throwbacks, and pure rock-and-roll electricity.

Event at a Glance

Marking a historic milestone for local fans, this concert represents the band’s first major headline return to Taipei in a decade.

• Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
• Venue: Taipei Music Center (Concert Hall)
• Tour: EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour
• Ticketing Platform: tixCraft

From Pop-Punk Rookies to Global Rock Heavyweights

Since bursting onto the international scene more than a decade ago with infectious pop-punk hits like “She Looks So Perfect” and “Amnesia,” 5SOS has undergone one of the most organic and impressive evolutions in modern music. Shedding the strict “boy band” labels of their early years, they matured into a self-contained, instrument-wielding rock band known for razor-sharp lyricism, synth-infused alternative textures, and stadium-filling vocal harmonies.

Albums like Youngblood and CALM cemented their reputation as serious songwriters and dynamic performers. For Taiwanese fans who have watched the band grow through screens, digital releases, and past eras, seeing them live on stage represents a powerful celebration of shared growth and enduring fandom.

What to Expect from the Taipei Show

The Taipei Music Center serves as the ideal backdrop for this leg of the tour, offering an intimate yet massive acoustic environment where every guitar riff and crowd singalong hits with maximum impact.

• The Setlist: Fans can expect a dynamic blend of fresh cuts from their recent musical chapters alongside timeless crowd favorites that defined the soundtrack of the 2010s.
• The VIP Experience: For dedicated superfans, the tour features exclusive packages—such as the VIP No. 1 Obsession Seat and Standing Packages—which offer early entry perks, commemorative merchandise, and exclusive pre-show soundcheck access.
• The Atmosphere: 5SOS concerts are legendary for their electric crowd energy. Given how long Taiwanese fans have waited for this reunion, the venue is guaranteed to echo with deafening cheers and thunderous vocal harmonies from the moment the lights go down.

Looking Ahead

As November 25 approaches, excitement across local social media channels and fan communities continues to reach a fever pitch. For both lifelong devotees who have supported the boys since day one and newer listeners drawn in by their modern alternative-rock sound, this concert is shaping up to be one of the definitive live music highlights of the year in Taiwan.

Get your setlists ready, dust off your band merch, and prepare to witness firsthand why, for one unforgettable night in Taipei, everyone truly will be a star.