The second lineup announcement is out for the K-pop year-end festival "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN". It takes place on December 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun), 2026 at MUFG Stadium (the National Stadium) in Tokyo. Here are the artists by day, the MCs and the ticket prices.
📅 Event Overview
| 🎤 Event | 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN |
| 📅 Dates | Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | MUFG Stadium (National Stadium), Tokyo |
| ⏰ Time | Doors 15:00 / start 17:00 (planned) |
| 🏢 Organizers | Presented by KBS and Any Co., Ltd. / Produced by Pia Live Creative |
This is the Japan edition of the Korean KBS music show "Music Bank". Last year's edition drew about 140,000 people. More artists are expected to be announced.
🌟 Added in the Second Announcement
The eight newly announced acts are ATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RIIZE, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts and ALPHA DRIVE ONE.
🎵 Artists and MCs by Day
| Dec 12 (Sat) | MISAMO / NAYEON (TWICE) / ATEEZ (new) / aespa / RIIZE (new) / NCT WISH / Hearts2Hearts (new) / ALPHA DRIVE ONE (new) and more |
| MC (Dec 12) | Kim Jae-won, Sana (MISAMO) |
| Dec 13 (Sun) | Stray Kids / ITZY (new) / IVE / LE SSERAFIM (new) / &TEAM (new) / BOYNEXTDOOR / RESCENE (new) / CORTIS and more |
| MC (Dec 13) | Kim Jae-won, Jang Won-young (IVE) |
As the poster says "AND MORE", additional artists have not been announced yet.
🎫 Tickets
| Single-day ticket (all reserved seats) | ¥22,000 (tax included), up to 2 tickets per show |
| Two-day pass (all reserved seats) | ¥40,000 (tax included) |
| Single-day ticket with Premium Lounge (limited) | Arena seat ¥150,000 / Stand seat ¥120,000 (tax included). Includes an air-conditioned lounge, buffet, drinks, a dedicated entrance and a cloakroom. |
| Official 2nd presale (single-day tickets) | Applications closed on October 4 at 23:59 (Pia) |
Applications for the 2nd presale closed on October 4. The schedule for later sales (such as the general sale) will be announced on the official site, so please keep checking the official announcements.
✨ Why It's a Big Deal
New-generation groups popular in Japan — RIIZE, ATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RESCENE and more — keep being added. Two days of K-pop at one of Japan's biggest venues, the National Stadium.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan?
On December 12 and 13, 2026 at MUFG Stadium (the National Stadium) in Tokyo.
Who is performing at Music Bank Global Festival in Japan 2026?
Dec 12: MISAMO, NAYEON (TWICE), ATEEZ, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, Hearts2Hearts, ALPHA DRIVE ONE and more. Dec 13: Stray Kids, ITZY, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, RESCENE, CORTIS and more.
Who are the MCs?
Kim Jae-won and Sana (MISAMO) on December 12; Kim Jae-won and Jang Won-young (IVE) on December 13.
How much are the tickets?
Single-day tickets are ¥22,000 and two-day passes ¥40,000 (tax included). Limited premium-lounge tickets cost ¥120,000 (stand) or ¥150,000 (arena).
What time does it start?
Doors open at 15:00 and the show starts at 17:00 (planned).
🔗 Official Information
・2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN official site (Japanese)
Based on official announcements and reports as of October 5, 2026. Performers, times and ticket sales may change — please check the official site for the latest information. Looking for other year-end awards? See our K-pop awards 2026 schedule guide.