KCON LA 2026 will take place from August 14 to 16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Credit: KCON USA / CJ ENM
KCON Returns to Los Angeles This August
KCON, the world's largest K-pop and Korean culture festival, is returning to Los Angeles this summer.
KCON LA 2026 will take place from August 14–16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing together some of the biggest names in K-pop alongside Korean beauty, fashion, food, gaming, and pop culture experiences.
Unlike a traditional concert, KCON combines live performances, fan meetings, artist interactions, exhibitions, and cultural events into one weekend, making it one of the biggest annual Hallyu festivals outside Korea.
KCON LA 2026 Dates
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Date |
Location |
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August 14
(Friday) |
Los Angeles,
California |
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August 15
(Saturday) |
Los Angeles,
California |
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August 16
(Sunday) |
Los Angeles,
California |
Venue
- Crypto.com Arena
- Los Angeles Convention Center
The convention takes place throughout the day, while the M COUNTDOWN concerts are held each evening at Crypto.com Arena.
KCON LA 2026 Lineup
Friday (August 14)
- NCT 127
- TREASURE
- &TEAM
- KickFlip
- Wanna One
Saturday (August 15)
- ZEROBASEONE
- ILLIT
- P1Harmony
- TAEYONG
- YEONJUN
- izna
Sunday (August 16)
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
- JO1
- MEOVV
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- RECENE
CJ ENM also announced that the headline performances on the M COUNTDOWN stage will be extended to approximately one hour, giving fans a larger concert experience than in previous years.
More Than Just a Concert
One reason KCON has remained successful for more than a decade is that it offers much more than live performances.
Visitors can experience:
- Artist Meet & Greets
- Dance workshops
- K-pop cover dance events
- Beauty demonstrations
- Korean food experiences
- Merchandise booths
- Interactive fan activities
- Creator and influencer stages
The 2026 edition also introduces expanded festival grounds and multiple performance stages, including the M COUNTDOWN Stage, Artist Stage, X Stage, and Dance Stage.
Why KCON Matters
Since launching in 2012, KCON has become one of the biggest global events dedicated to Korean entertainment and culture.
What started as a relatively small convention has evolved into a major international festival attracting hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. Beyond music, KCON has played a significant role in introducing global audiences to Korean fashion, beauty, food, television, and lifestyle, helping expand the reach of the Korean Wave (Hallyu).
For many international fans, attending KCON is often their first opportunity to experience multiple K-pop artists in one event.
Tickets
Tickets are currently available through the official KCON ticketing platform.
Depending on the ticket type, attendees can purchase:
- Convention-only admission
- M COUNTDOWN concert tickets
- Combination packages
- Premium fan experiences (availability varies)
Some artist engagement events may require separate reservations or lotteries. Fans should check the official KCON website for the latest availability and event details.
Final Thoughts
KCON LA 2026 once again brings together K-pop performances and Korean culture in one of the largest Hallyu festivals outside Korea.
With three days of concerts, fan experiences, cultural programming, and a lineup featuring some of today's biggest K-pop artists, this year's event continues KCON's tradition as one of the highlights of the global K-pop calendar.
Whether you're attending in Los Angeles or following the performances online, KCON LA remains one of the best opportunities each year to experience the diversity of modern Korean pop culture.
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