KCON LA 2026 Kicks Off This Weekend With Three Days of K-POP and K-culture

KCON LA 2026 is set to return to Los Angeles this weekend, bringing three days of performances, fan events and Korean lifestyle experiences to the city.

Running Aug. 14-16 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto-com Arena, this year's festival will feature 36 acts and guests across its concert and convention programming.

NCT 127, ZEROBASEONE and TOMORROW X TOGETHER will headline the "M COUNTDOWN STAGE" on separate nights, each with an extended set. The weekend will also feature several KCON-exclusive performances, including Wanna One's first performance of "Spring Breeze Again," ZEROBASEONE's "Exotic" and Yeonjun's "Coma."

Beyond the concerts, the convention center will be transformed around this year's "K-SOUL CITY" theme. Fans can explore programming centered on Korean food, beauty and entertainment, including watch parties, sing-along sessions and a food talk featuring chef Edward Lee and ZEROBASEONE's Matthew.

KCON will also bring back its fan-participation "DREAM STAGE," alongside artist stages, showcases and dance programming.

The festival will be available to watch internationally through select online platforms.