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Gorillaz’s ‘House Of Kong’ Immersive Exhibition Opens in New York
6/29/2026, 1:43:37 PM
Core Event: New York Opening of ‘House Of Kong’
British virtual band Gorillaz announced that the ‘House Of Kong’ immersive exhibition will open at the Agger Fish Building in Brooklyn Navy Yard on September 1, 2024, and run through September 28. The hour-long experience guides visitors through 25 years of the band’s history, artwork, music and the fictional Kong Studios universe. General-sale tickets start at $50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on June 30; fans who bought a Kong Card by June 25 receive presale access on June 29.
Background & Context: From London Launch to ‘The Mountain’
The exhibition originated at London’s Copper Box Arena in 2023 as part of Gorillaz’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. The London run featured live performances led by frontman Damon Albarn, presenting the band’s debut, *Demon Days* and *Plastic Beach*, and a phone-free “mystery show” that previewed material later released as the ninth studio album *The Mountain* on the band’s KONG label. *The Mountain* includes contributions from Sparks, IDLES, Omar Souleyman, Johnny Marr, Bobby Womack, Dennis Hopper, Tony Allen, Proof and Mark E Smith. The band’s recent stadium debut at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium showcased guests including Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought and Gruff Rhys.
Timeline
- 2023: ‘House Of Kong’ opens at London’s Copper Box Arena.
- June 29–30, 2024: Presale for Kong Card holders (June 29) and general ticket sale (June 30).
- September 1–28, 2024: New York exhibition at Agger Fish Building.
- September 29, 2024: *The Mountain* tour at Madison Square Garden, New York.
- January 2027: First Gorillaz concerts in India.
Impact: Fan Engagement and Album Promotion
The exhibition extends Gorillaz’s multi-media branding by linking an immersive museum-style experience to the promotion of *The Mountain* album and its live tour. Placing the exhibit in a high-traffic New York venue broadens the band’s U.S. reach while reinforcing the longevity of its fictional universe as a marketing asset.
Official Statements & Responses
Gorillaz’s management confirmed that the New York run is intended to give fans a view behind the curtain into the unseen world of Gorillaz, offering a curated narrative of the band’s evolution. The announcement also noted the coordinated timing with the Madison Square Garden concert, framing the exhibition as a prelude to the live tour.
Verbatim Quotes
- “peek behind the curtain into the unseen world of Gorillaz” — Gorillaz promotional material
- “arguably their most rich and complete since ‘Plastic Beach’” — NME review of *The Mountain*
- “‘The Mountain’ is an album that celebrates the love you leave behind, the people you touch, the spirit of giving more than you take, how we’re all the same when it’s done.” — NME review of *The Mountain*
- “mystery show” — Description of London live event
What’s Next
After the exhibition closes, Gorillaz will perform *The Mountain* tour at Madison Square Garden on September 29, 2024, and will later stage their first concerts in India in January 2027.
