Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, producer and philanthropist ZAYN has announced his highly anticipated fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, will be released on April 17, 2026 via Mercury Records and is available for pre-order now. Additionally, the lead single from the record is out now, titled "Die For Me.”
KONNAKOL is ZAYN’s most culturally inspired project to date. The pop-forward album expands on the sound fans first heard on his record breaking debut studio album, Mind of Mine. The snow leopard, a profound symbol in South Asia, on the album art showcases how deeply his heritage has inspired the record. Fans first saw the snow leopard imagery at the end of each Las Vegas concert, and now the album artwork brings the Easter egg full circle.
Speaking on the new album ZAYN says, “It’s that time again, I have been lucky enough to make a fifth studio album… KONNAKOL in its definition is the act of creating percussive sounds with one’s voice but what it means to me lies somewhere much deeper. It is a sound that holds the reverberation of a time before words existed. I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration since I first started making my own music, this album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.”
The announcement builds on recent momentum for ZAYN, who just wrapped his first-ever Las Vegas residency, where he debuted and teased unreleased material from KONNAKOL, a preview that left fans and critics buzzing. Variety praised the run, noting, “If ZAYN has proven one thing over the course of his solo career, he’s not about following expectations. What matters is that he’s back, visibly more secure, and ushering in a new album that seems packed with commercial potential.”
The album arrives after 2024’s critically acclaimed Room Under the Stairs, which he followed with his first ever solo tour across the U.S., UK and Mexico. He most recently teamed up with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on “Eyes Closed”, which earned a 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Favorite K-Pop Collaboration and made an impressive global impact — debuting at #10 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart (43.9M streams first week), #72 on the US Hot 100, #21 on Spotify Global and topping iTunes in over 40 countries.
ABOUT ZAYN:
ZAYN is a multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist known for his skyscraping vocals and hybrid style of pop and R&B. With his debut solo album, he became the first UK Male Solo artist to simultaneously chart at #1 on the UK and US album charts in the first week of release for his record-breaking album Mind of Mine. The album’s lead single, “PILLOWTALK” hit #1 in 68 countries around the world and has since been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The album was followed by his gold certified Icarus Falls and the critically acclaimed Nobody Is Listening. ZAYN has garnered several accolades throughout his career including a Billboard Music Award, American Music Award, MTV VMA, and two Brit Award nominations.
In addition to his music, ZAYN continues to be a voice for positive change. In 2022, he wrote a public letter to the British Prime Minister advocating for the expansion of free school lunches for children living in poverty in the UK. The UK government has since implemented measures to expand access to free school meals.
In 2024, ZAYN released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, via Mercury Records to critical acclaim, and embarked on his first-ever solo tour across the US, UK, and Mexico. In 2025, he collaborated with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on “Eyes Closed”, which earned a 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Favorite K-Pop Collaboration. 2025 also saw ZAYN complete his first ever Las Vegas residency which left fans and critics buzzing, cementing his reputation as a must-see performer. ZAYN’s highly anticipated 5th studio album, KONNAKOL, will be released on April 17, 2026.
TOUR:
ZAYN returns to the global stage with his largest solo tour to date, The KONNAKOL Tour, marking his first time headlining arenas and stadiums across North America, South America, Mexico and the UK.
Produced by Live Nation, the expansive 31-date run, kicks off on May 12, 2026 in Manchester, UK at AO Arena making stops across the globe in London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, São Paulo, and more before concluding on Friday, November 20 in Miami, FL at Kaseya Center. The announcement builds on recent momentum for ZAYN, who just wrapped his first-ever Las Vegas residency, where he debuted and teased unreleased material from KONNAKOL, a preview that left fans and critics buzzing.
THE KONNAKOL TOUR DATES:
- Tue May 12 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
- Sat May 16 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
- Tue May 19 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Sat May 23 – London, UK – The O2
- Sun Jun 14 – Monterrey, MX – Estadio Borregos
- Wed Jun 17 – Guadalajara, MX – Arena VFG
- Sat Jun 20 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
- Sun Jul 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Mon Jul 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
- Thu Jul 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
- Fri Jul 24 – St. Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
- Mon Jul 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center
- Tue Jul 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Fri Jul 31 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- Mon Aug 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
- Tue Aug 25 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego
- Fri Aug 28 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
- Tue Sep 1 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
- Wed Sep 2 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
- Sat Sep 5 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- Fri Oct 2 – Santiago, CL – Movistar Arena
- Tue Oct 6 – Buenos Aires, AR – Movistar Arena
- Sat Oct 10 – São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque
- Wed Oct 14 – Lima, PE – Costa 21
- Sat Nov 7 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
- Sun Nov 8 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Wed Nov 11 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
- Thu Nov 12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
- Sun Nov 15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
- Thu Nov 19 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
- Fri Nov 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center