More performing artists have been announced for this edition of the music festival.
On Friday, February 6, leading Korean entertainment company CJ ENM announced additional performing artists for KCON Japan 2026.
Joining the expanded star-studded lineup for the three-day K-pop fan & artist festival, which will be taking place from May 8 to May 10, 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, are 11 more acts that ranges from global K-pop stars to emerging rookies.
They are EVNNE, Hearts2Hearts, IS:SUE, izna, KickFlip, KIM JAE HWAN, KISS OF LIFE, ME:I, MODYSSEY, NiziU, and P1Harmony.
These artists join previously confirmed performing artists, which include &TEAM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, CORTIS, INI, izna, JO1, KickFlip, and TWS.
KCON Japan 2026 looks forward to bringing together fans for three days of spectacular K-pop performances, interactive fan experiences and immersive K-culture content.
In addition to live stages, attendees can explore Korean beauty, fashion, food, and entertainment through a wide range of convention experiences.
During its 2025 edition, KCON Japan became a phenomenal success after surpassing the milestone of 2 million cumulative on-site attendees since its inception.
Held over three days, KCON Japan 2025 drew 110,000 attendees and had its global and digital reach expanded through the Mnet Plus platform, which brought the KCON experience to audiences worldwide.
Meanwhile, after this, the KCON LA 2026 in California, USA will be held from August 14 to August 16. Further information will be released at a later date.
Since its launch in 2012, the KCON K-culture festival has combined 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.