KCON JAPAN 2026 Set to Take Place from May 8 to 10 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has officially announced the first set of performing artists who will take the stage at KCON JAPAN 2026. KCON, the world’s largest K-POP Fan & Artist Festival, will kick off its 2026 season in Japan from May 8 to May 10 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, bringing together K-pop artists and fans for another unforgettable experience.
The first round of confirmed performing acts at KCON JAPAN 2026 is as follows (in alphabetical order): &TEAM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS, INI, JO1, and TWS. The diverse lineup features rising rookie groups and global K-pop stars, showcasing the breadth of today’s K-pop’s landscape. Additional artist lineup announcements will be made in the coming weeks, followed by ticket sales, stage programming and other activities.
KCON JAPAN 2025 wrapped with phenomenal success, surpassing the milestone of 2 million cumulative on-site attendees since its inception. Over three days, KCON JAPAN 2025 drew 110,000 attendees and also expanded its global and digital reach through Mnet Plus, bringing the KCON experience to audiences worldwide.
Building on this momentum, KCON JAPAN 2026 promises to deliver even more immersive and engaging experiences for attendees to enjoy and share. Meanwhile, KCON LA 2026 will be held from August 14 to August 16. Further information will be released at a later date.
Since launching in 2012, KCON has been at the forefront of K-pop’s evolution. KCON is a K-culture festival combining masterfully produced K-pop performances with a convention where attendees can experience every aspect of Korean culture – from music and fashion, to beauty and food.
