Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today that KCON LA 2026 will take place at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center from August 14 to August 16, bringing fans an expanded program of performances and immersive Korean lifestyle experiences.
Since its launch in 2012, KCON has pioneered an integrated K-Lifestyle convention platform that seamlessly blends K-Pop performances with hands-on Korean cultural and lifestyle content.
FESTIVAL GROUND’s Full K-Lifestyle Experiences
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 discoveries of K-Lifestyle and unforgettable moments, and where everyone can create their own “SOUL MAP.”
Attendees will be able to explore interactive booths and immersive experiences spanning K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Story. OLIVE YOUNG, South Korea’s leading beauty and wellness retailer, is bringing its signature OLIVE YOUNG FESTA to the global stage. Starting with Japan and now expanding to the U.S., this premier K-beauty playground festival will be a major highlight of KCON LA 2026. Visitors can also explore a new area called K-STORY ZONE, a dedicated space showcasing Korean dramas and films, as well as K-FOOD ZONE, where attendees can enjoy a variety of popular Korean dishes right in the heart of downtown LA.
Multi-Stage Expansion & Extended Performances
Beyond the booths, KCON LA 2026 will feature a multi-stage format, allowing fans to enjoy a wide variety of performances and programming throughout the three-day festival. Stages will include M COUNTDOWN STAGE, ARTIST STAGE, X STAGE, and DANCE STAGE. This year’s KCON LA will also introduce a newly extended one-hour performance. This one-hour performance will apply to headline artists at M COUNTDOWN STAGE and ARTIST STAGE performers, offering fans a more exciting concert experience.
The full KCON LA 2026 lineup will be revealed next week.
Meanwhile, KCON JAPAN 2026 is set for May 8 to May 10 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The latest lineup for KCON JAPAN 2026 lineup is as follows:
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- AxMxP
- Baby DONT Cry
- CHOI YU REE
- CHUEI LI YU & KANG WOO JIN
- CORTIS
- DXTEEN
- EVNNE
- GAN (Takanori Iwata)
- Hearts2Hearts
- hrtz.wav
- H//PE Princess
- INI
- IS:SUE
- izna
- JO1
- Keyveatz
- KEYVITUP
- KickFlip
- KIM JAE HWAN
- KISS OF LIFE
- ME:I
- MODYSSEY
- NiziU
- P1Harmony
- PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI
- RESCENE
- TWS
- ZEROBASEONE
- &TEAM
- 8TURN