Will all members of Katseye be performing on their European tour?

Katseye is about to take over Europe. The Wildworld Tour lands in eight cities across the UK and mainland Europe this September, and demand has been enormous, with several Katseye dates sold out during presale alone.

But as excitement builds, one question keeps surfacing in fan forums, comment sections, and search bars everywhere: will the full six-member lineup actually be on stage? The short answer is no, and the reasons behind it are more personal than promotional. 

Here's everything fans need to know before they go looking for Katseye tickets.

Where is Katseye performing in Europe?

If you've been hunting down Katseye tour dates 2026, here's the full rundown of the European and UK leg of the Wildworld Tour:

September 1 — Dublin, Ireland 

September 3 & 4 — London, UK (a second date was added after the first sold out)

September 6 — Manchester, UK 

September 9 — Paris, France 

September 11 — Amsterdam, Netherlands 

September 13 — Cologne, Germany 

September 15 — Antwerp, Belgium 

September 17 — Copenhagen, Denmark 

The tour then crosses the Atlantic for a North American leg beginning in Miami on October 13, before wrapping in Mexico City in late November. 

But for European fans, this run is the moment they've been waiting for: it's Katseye's first time playing arena-sized venues on the continent, and sales for every stop, from Katseye Dublin tickets to Katseye Copenhagen tickets, have moved fast. 

Will all members of Katseye be performing in Europe?

Here's where things get complicated. 

Katseye was introduced to the world as a six-member group formed through the widely watched "Dream Academy" competition series: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung.  

But by the time the Wildworld Tour was officially announced in May 2026, promotional imagery quietly told its own story: only five faces appeared. And as the year has gone on, that number has shrunk further.

As things stand heading into September, Katseye will be touring Europe as a four-member group with Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. Two founding members, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, are currently on hiatus from group activities, both citing health reasons. Neither has been confirmed to join the European shows, though the door hasn't been shut on a return later in the tour cycle.

The remaining four members have been vocal about carrying the group's energy forward, and by all accounts the show itself is still being built as a full-scale arena spectacle.

Manon Bannerman's ongoing hiatus 

Manon's absence is the one fans have been tracking the longest. In February 2026, Katseye announced that Manon would be taking a "temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing." The statement came just days after group members addressed swirling speculation about tension within the group, and it landed with mixed reactions.

Since then, Manon has stayed almost entirely outside Katseye's official orbit. She sat out Coachella in April, was noticeably missing from the "Pinky Up" music video, and did not appear in the announcement art or press rollout for the Wildworld Tour in May. 

She has, however, continued some individual public appearances, including a recent guest spot on Germany's Next Topmodel, where she was introduced as a Katseye member, a small sign for fans that she was still part of the group.

Six months on, there's still no official timeline for Manon's return. Speaking to Allure in June, Sophia said, "it's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her." She added that the group doesn't want to "make any assumptions" or "set anything in stone," but that "the door is always open." 

Sophia Laforteza's more recent step back 

The second absence is more recent, and caught many fans off guard given Sophia's role as the group's public-facing leader. In early August 2026, just weeks before the Wildworld Tour was set to kick off, Katseye announced on Weverse that Sophia would be "temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities," citing the need to prioritize her mental health and wellness.

According to the group, the decision came after "thorough consultations with medical professionals," who advised Sophia to take "dedicated time for extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery." The statement clarified that Sophia herself was "eager to perform alongside her members," but that the group was prioritizing her long-term health over the pressure of the schedule. 

Sophia addressed fans shortly after the announcement, writing that it "truly breaks my heart to have to miss out on a lot," and adding that while the decision wasn't easy, she's "learning that health has to come first." 

She also thanked fans for being "so patient, understanding and always showing me so much love.” It's a message that's resonated widely with Eyekons (the group's fandom), many of whom have rallied around both members with messages of support rather than pressure to return.

A group that shows up for each other

Whatever discourse has swirled online, one thing has been consistent: the remaining Katseye members have refused to let the conversation turn into drama. Appearing on NBC's The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Lara Raj summed up the group's stance simply: "We have nothing but so much love and support for Sophia and Manon, and it's beautiful to see how the Eyekons give them so much support and also continue to support us as we're here."

That same message showed up again when the four active members performed live in mid-August. Asked how Sophia and Manon were doing, Raj reiterated that prioritizing wellbeing is central to who Katseye is as a group. 

It's a notably mature response from a group still early in its career, and one operating under intense scrutiny given its rapid rise, including two Grammy nominations. Rather than papering over the absences, Katseye has leaned into transparency, framing the hiatuses as a shared team decision rather than individual setbacks. 

Why fans are excited about Katseye European tour

Even with a smaller lineup, the Wildworld Tour is being built as a full-scale arena production with the group's biggest hits, alongside a heavy focus on material from their third EP, "Wild," released in mid-August just ahead of the tour's launch. 

Given the arena-level venues on the itinerary, fans are anticipating elaborate staging, choreography-driven performances, and the kind of visual production that arena pop tours are known for in 2026. 

For a group that built its fanbase largely online, a proper arena tour of Europe is a significant milestone. It's proof that Katseye's audience isn't confined to the US market or to the Asia-facing K-pop industry that shaped its formation; it's a genuinely global fanbase willing to fill some of the continent's largest venues.

That's part of why, despite the uncertainty around the final lineup, ticket demand hasn't slowed down. For many Eyekons, this tour represents the first real chance to see Katseye live at all, let alone in their own country. And that excitement hasn't been dampened by the current four-member configuration. If anything, fans have rallied harder, treating the tour as a moment to show up loudly for the members performing while sending love to the two who aren't.

It wouldn’t be strange to have moments in the setlist that acknowledge the absent members too. The group has been candid about missing Sophia and Manon, and it wouldn't be surprising to see that reflected on stage, whether through dedications, visual tributes, or simply space left in the choreography that nods to who's missing.

The Wildworld Tour is happening, Katseye tickets are selling, and four members of the group are getting ready to bring their biggest show yet to European stages.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katseye in Europe

When is Katseye's European tour 2026?

The European/UK leg runs from September 1 to September 17, 2026, kicking off in Dublin and wrapping in Copenhagen, before the tour moves on to North America in October.

Where is Katseye performing in Europe?

Katseye's Wildworld Tour hits eight cities across the UK and mainland Europe: Dublin (3Arena), London (The O2, two nights), Manchester (Co-Op Live), Paris (Accor Arena), Amsterdam (Ziggo Dome), Cologne (Lanxess Arena), Antwerp (AFAS Dome), and Copenhagen (Royal Arena).

Where can I buy Katseye Europe tickets?

Katseye tickets are available through Seatpin for all shows in Europe.

Is Katseye performing in Germany?

Yes, they play Cologne's Lanxess Arena on September 13, 2026.

Are all Katseye members performing in Europe 2026? 

As of the tour's European leg in September 2026, Katseye is performing as a four-member group: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung. Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are both on hiatus.

Why is Manon Bannerman not touring with Katseye? 

Manon has been on a hiatus from group activities since February 2026, announced as a decision to focus on her health and wellbeing. 

Why is Sophia Laforteza not touring with Katseye? 

Sophia announced in early August 2026 that she would be temporarily stepping back from promotional and group activities to prioritize her mental health, following medical advice.