The Weeknd Debuts New Song "Tokyo" at Asia Tour Opener
The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) debuted a new song titled "Tokyo" at the opening date of his Asia tour, bringing out Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi for the performance. Stereogum reported the news on September 19, 2026, noting it's the second new song Tesfaye has premiered live under the The Weeknd name this year, following "Rio" in April.
A new city-named track, with a local guest
"Tokyo" was performed live for the first time at the tour's opening stop, with Yoko Takahashi joining Tesfaye onstage. Combined with April's "Rio," that makes two new songs he's introduced live in recent months, both named after cities.
Is "The Weeknd" here to stay?
Tesfaye has gone back and forth in public over the past few years about whether to retire the The Weeknd stage name. Stereogum points out that his choice to premiere both "Rio" and "Tokyo" under that name suggests the moniker is, for now, still active.
What we don't know yet
The source does not specify the exact tour date, city, or venue for this opening show, nor does it give any release plans for "Tokyo" or "Rio." Formal release details for both songs have not been announced — fans are directed to check official artist channels for updates.
- Show: opening date of The Weeknd's Asia tour (specific date/venue not stated in source)
- New song: "Tokyo," performed live with guest Yoko Takahashi
- Related release: "Rio," first performed live in April 2026
- Release date, tracklist, or streaming plans: not yet announced