Leading entertainment company CJ ENM today announced the full artist lineup for KCON LA 2026, taking place from August 14 to 16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center, where fans and artists come together to celebrate everything Korean – from music and beauty to food, story, and lifestyle.
Known for connecting fans with favorite artists and spearheading up-and-coming K-pop acts, KCON LA 2026’s M COUNTDOWN STAGE lineup is as follows (in alphabetical order):
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Since its launch in 2012, KCON has pioneered an integrated festival that seamlessly blends K-pop performances with hands-on Korean cultural and lifestyle content – bringing fans and artists together to create the ultimate K-Festival.
KCON LA 2026 will present an even more immersive K-Lifestyle experience across its FESTIVAL GROUNDS. This year’s KCON theme, “Walk in SOUL CITY, ” invites fans who love Korean culture – KLOVERs (K-Lovers) – to explore a vibrant city filled with K-SOUL – where every corner offers new discoveries of K-Lifestyle and unforgettable moments, and where everyone can create their own “SOUL MAP.”
Under the theme, KCON LA 2026 will offer expanded K-lifestyle experiences and a more immersive overall festival and concert experience, including new, hour-long sets for headlining acts at both the M COUNTDOWN STAGE and ARTIST STAGE. The three-day K-Festival presents multiple stages including M COUNTDOWN STAGE, ARTIST STAGE, X STAGE and DANCE STAGE.
First introduced in 2025, SHOWCASE on X STAGE serves as a dedicated platform for rookie artists and genre-spanning performers to connect with global fans, continuing KCON’s legacy of introducing new and various K-pop talent to audiences worldwide. The SHOWCASE lineup on X STAGE is as follows (in alphabetical order):
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Tickets for KCON EXPRESS PRESALE, exclusive to KCON EXPRESS membership holders, will be available from April 1 at 10 AM PDT to April 2 at 10 PM PDT via AXS.com. General ticket sale will open on April 3 at 10 AM PDT also via AXS.com.
Additional information regarding KCON LA 2026 will be released in the coming months.