XMF 2026 has finalized its 22-artist lineup, adding UVERworld, Xdinary Heroes, and Splayit for the second day in Incheon.
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UVERworld, Xdinary Heroes, and Splayit have been confirmed to appear at the Japan-Korea music festival "XMF 2026." The XMF Executive Committee announced the full lineup of artists for "XMF 2026 (Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026)," which will be held for two days from Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea. The newly added UVERworld, Xdinary Heroes, and Splayit will all appear on the second day, Sunday, October 4. With this, the entire lineup has been completed, and the final lineup of this festival, bringing together 22 top artists representing both Japan and Korea, has been finalized. On the first day, Saturday, October 3, the 11 acts Ado, LUCY, YOUNHA, coldrain, FTISLAND, MIKA NAKASHIMA, hrtz.wav, My Hair is Bad, Novelbright, ONEWE, and PEOPLE 1 will appear and captivate the audience. On the second day, Sunday, October 4, 11 acts—DAY6, ONE OK ROCK, YB, UVERworld, Aぇ! group, Hi-Fi Un!corn, Marcy, Saucy Dog, Splayit, THE FIX, and Xdinary Heroes—will deliver hot performances on stage. In addition, YUNA YABE will appear as the OPENING DJ on the first day, and EMNW will appear as the OPENING DJ on the second day, livening up the start of the festival. A feature of this festival’s lineup is that Japanese and Korean artists are arranged in a well-balanced manner on both days. From bands and solo singers to artists who have long been active at the forefront and notable artists opening up a new music scene, they will all gather. Visitors can experience the diverse music cultures of both Japan and Korea at once, and enjoy luxurious collaborations that would normally be difficult to realize over two days. "XMF 2026," being held for the first time, is a large-scale joint music festival organized through cooperation between the Japanese and Korean music industries, jointly hosted by the XMF Executive Committee and the NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association, and supervised by KJ Dream Co., Ltd. It is attracting attention as an international exchange event officially supported by the Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) and the Federation of Music Producers Japan (FMPJ), and the executive committee has a policy of nurturing "XMF" not as a one-off event, but as a continuing place for Japan-Korea music exchange. Even though this is the first time the event is being held, it has become a major topic in both Japan and Korea. In the official first presale that began on Monday, August 3, the prepared two-day passes sold out immediately after going on sale in both Japan and Korea, showing the high expectations and interest of music fans in both countries. Also, on Monday, August 3 and Wednesday, August 12, it recorded first place in the daily overall reservation rankings of the Korea Performing Arts Integrated Network (KOPIS) and the daily overall rankings of YES24 Ticket, respectively, proving its high level of attention and popularity. Tickets for "XMF 2026" are now being accepted in Japan through Ticket Pia and Lawson Ticket from 7:00 p.m. today, Monday, September 7, for the official third presale. In Korea and overseas, they are on sale through YES24 and MelOn Ticket. In addition, detailed information including the timetable will be released sequentially through the official XMF website and social media. ・Mika Nakashima, ONE OK ROCK, and DAY6 confirmed to appear at the first Japan-Korea music festival to be held in Korea! ・Aぇ! group, FTISLAND, Ado, and 17 other glamorous acts announced in the first lineup for the first Korea-held "XMF 2026" ■Event Overview "XMF 2026 (Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026)" [Date and performers] Saturday, October 3, 2026 Ado / LUCY / YOUNHA / coldrain / FTISLAND / hrtz.wav / My Hair is Bad / MIKA NAKASHIMA / Novelbright / ONEWE / PEOPLE 1 YUNA YABE (OPENING DJ) Sunday, October 4, 2026 DAY6 / ONE OK ROCK / YB / UVERworld / Aぇ! group / Hi-Fi Un!corn / Marcy / Saucy Dog / Splayit / THE FIX / Xdinary Heroes EMNW (OPENING DJ) [Venue] Paradise City, Incheon, South Korea [Price] 1-day ticket (October 3 or 4): 13,200 yen / 2-day ticket (October 3-4 pass): 25,080 yen [How to purchase tickets] Please check the event official website for details. ・Organizer: NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association / XMF Executive Committee ・Production supervision: KJDREAM Co., Ltd. ・Production cooperation: Space Shower Entertainment Producing Co., Ltd. ・Support: Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (abbreviation: CEIPA) / Federation of Music Producers Japan (abbreviation: FMPJ) Contact: info＠japankorea.org ■Related link "XMF" official website ■Event Overview "XMF 2026 (Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026)" [Date and performers] Saturday, October 3, 2026 Ado / LUCY / YOUNHA / coldrain / FTISLAND / hrtz.wav / My Hair is Bad / MIKA NAKASHIMA / Novelbright / ONEWE / PEOPLE 1 YUNA YABE (OPENING DJ) Sunday, October 4, 2026 DAY6 / ONE OK ROCK / YB / UVERworld / Aぇ! group / Hi-Fi Un!corn / Marcy / Saucy Dog / Splayit / THE FIX / Xdinary Heroes EMNW (OPENING DJ) [Venue] Paradise City, Incheon, South Korea [Price] 1-day ticket (October 3 or 4): 13,200 yen / 2-day ticket (October 3-4 pass): 25,080 yen [How to purchase tickets] Please check the event official website for details. ・Organizer: NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association / XMF Executive Committee ・Production supervision: KJDREAM Co., Ltd. ・Production cooperation: Space Shower Entertainment Producing Co., Ltd. ・Support: Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (abbreviation: CEIPA) / Federation of Music Producers Japan (abbreviation: FMPJ) Contact: info＠japankorea.org ■Related link "XMF" official website
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