Year-end is awards season for K-pop fans — and this year the ceremonies span Korea, Japan and Taiwan. This guide lists the major ceremonies in date order: when, where, who is performing and how to watch. Update (early November): KGMA (Nov 7–8) has already taken place; MMA (Nov 14–15), MAMA (Nov 20–21, Osaka) and AAA (Dec 5–6, Kaohsiung) are still ahead. Details below were compiled mostly from official announcements as of October 13, 2026, with an AAA update.
📅 Schedule at a Glance
| ✅ Sep 19 (Sat) | TMA (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS) — Busan Asiad Main Stadium (finished) |
| ✅ Nov 7 (Sat) & 8 (Sun) | KGMA (Korea Grand Music Awards) — Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul (finished) |
| Nov 14 (Sat) & 15 (Sun) | MMA (Melon Music Awards) — Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul |
| Nov 20 (Fri) & 21 (Sat) | MAMA AWARDS — Kyocera Dome Osaka (held in Japan) |
| Dec 5 (Sat) & 6 (Sun) | AAA (Asia Artist Awards) — Kaohsiung National Stadium, Taiwan |
| January 2027 | GDA (Golden Disc Awards) 41st — Hanoi, Vietnam (planned) |
This year KGMA and MMA are two-day events for the first time, and MAMA is held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan — more to look forward to than usual.
🎤 KGMA (Nov 7–8) — finished
| Dates | November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 2026 |
| Venue | Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul (moved from Incheon) |
| MCs | Nov 7: Woni (RESCENE) and Nam Ji-hyun / Nov 8: Liz (IVE) and Kim Jae-won |
| Broadcast | ENA channel (for viewing from Japan, check the official announcement) |
Nov 7 (ARTIST DAY): TREASURE, tripleS, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, CRAVITY, Close Your Eyes, ALLDAY PROJECT, LUCY, DAY6's Young K, WJSN's Dayoung, Japanese band Novelbright and more.
Nov 8 (MUSIC DAY): RIIZE, ATEEZ, ITZY, WayV, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip, TOUCHED, Billlie, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, NEXZ, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, YENA, SHINee's Minho, Shownu X Hyungwon and more.
🍈 MMA (Nov 14–15)
| Dates | November 14 (Sat) and 15 (Sun), 2026 — the first two-day MMA |
| Venue | Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul |
| Theme | "K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse" |
| Watching from Japan | Reported to be streamed exclusively live on U-NEXT |
| Start time | 18:00 KST on both days |
Day 1 (Nov 14) performers
I.O.I, AEN, aespa, ATEEZ, Dragon Pony, HANA, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, NCT DREAM, RESCENE, RIIZE, TUIDE, TWS, YENA
Day 2 (Nov 15) performers
82MAJOR, ILLIT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, CORTIS, hrtz.wav, IVE, KiiiKiii, LNGSHOT, NCT 127, NCT WISH, PLAVE
A newly created global chart, the "Global-K Chart", is linked to some award categories. We could not confirm ticket sales details — please check the official site (melon.com/mma).
🏆 MAMA AWARDS (Nov 20–21, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
| Dates | Friday, November 20 = CHAPTER 1 / Saturday, November 21 = CHAPTER 2 |
| Venue | Kyocera Dome Osaka (held in Japan) |
| MAMA FAN FESTA | November 9 (Mon) – 21 (Sat), online and offline across Osaka and on Mnet Plus |
| Live streaming | Mnet Plus, Mnet Japan, Mnet Smart+ and others (see the official Japanese special site) |
| Voting | Nominees announced on October 12; first-round FANS' CHOICE voting ran through October 22, 23:59 (Mnet Plus and X) |
First lineup (announced October 13)
CHAPTER 1 (Nov 20): ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, RESCENE and more
CHAPTER 2 (Nov 21): CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON (TWICE), ZEROBASEONE and more
Ticket prices were reported inconsistently (for example ¥21,000 and ¥25,000 reserved seats), so we could not confirm them. Always check the official Japanese special site (mnetjp.com/mama/2026/) and avoid resale sites. For the presenters, see our MAMA 2026 presenters list.
🌏 AAA (Dec 5–6, Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
| Dates | Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| Venue | Kaohsiung National Stadium, Taiwan |
| Hosts (update) | Dec 5: Tzuyu (TWICE) and Sung Han-bin / Dec 6: Jang Won-young (IVE) and Ji Chang-wook |
| Tickets (update) | All 100,000 seats sold out (official announcement) |
| Streaming (update) | Disney+ — exclusive live streaming worldwide |
The full day-by-day lineup and the popularity award winners are in our AAA 2026 guide.
📌 Already Finished
| TMA (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS) | September 19, 2026, Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Grand prizes: ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE and CORTIS. In Japan it was streamed exclusively live on Dwango Ticket. |
| GDA 40th (Golden Disc Awards) | January 10, 2026, Taipei Dome. Streamed free on ABEMA in Japan. The 41st ceremony is planned for January 2027 in Hanoi, Vietnam. |
💡 Tips
- Presales often require a membership — register early.
- Many tickets require ID checks — make sure the name matches your passport or ID.
- For overseas events (Gocheok, Kaohsiung), book flights and hotels early.
- From Japan, streaming options such as MAMA (Mnet) and MMA (U-NEXT) are convenient.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 K-pop year-end awards?
KGMA: Nov 7–8 (finished). MMA: Nov 14–15. MAMA AWARDS: Nov 20–21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka. AAA: Dec 5–6 in Kaohsiung. The 41st GDA is planned for January 2027 in Hanoi.
Where is the 2026 MAMA AWARDS held?
At Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, on November 20 and 21, 2026.
Where is AAA 2026 held, and can I watch it?
At Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan on December 5–6, 2026. Disney+ streams it live exclusively worldwide.
How can I watch MMA 2026 from Japan?
It is reported to be streamed exclusively live on U-NEXT. Please confirm on the official announcement.
Who won the TMA 2026 grand prizes?
ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE and CORTIS.
When is the next Golden Disc Awards?
The 41st GDA is planned for January 2027 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
🔗 Official Sources
・MAMA AWARDS Japan special site (Mnet Japan) / KGMA official site / Melon Music Awards official site (Japanese and Korean)
Based on official announcements and reports as of October 13, 2026, with AAA and finished-event updates as of early November 2026. Schedules, lineups and ticket status may change — please check the official sites.