The 2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN will be held at MUFG Stadium on Dec. 12-13, with first-lineup artists, MCs, and premium tickets announced.
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Over the two days of Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, the appearance dates of the first lineup artists and the MCs for the K-POP year-end festival "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN," to be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium), have been decided. On Saturday, December 12, MISAMO, the TWICE unit, NAYEON, aespa, and NCT WISH will appear. On Sunday, December 13, Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and CORTIS will appear. Furthermore, as MCs, KIM JAEWON will serve throughout both days, SANA of TWICE on December 12, and WONYOUNG of IVE on December 13 have been decided. In addition to the artists’ performances, expectations are rising for the stages by the MC lineup as well. More announcements of luxurious artists are also planned in the future. This year as well, tickets with a "premium lounge" that lets you enjoy the live performance in a more special space will be sold. From the official second advance sale, in addition to premium lounge arena seats (single-day tickets), premium lounge stand seats (single-day tickets) will newly be sold. With premium lounge arena seats, a guaranteed arena seat is included; with premium lounge stand seats, a guaranteed stand seat directly connected to the lounge is included. In addition, you can use a comfortable dedicated lounge with air conditioning, and enjoy buffet food and free drinks including alcohol inside the lounge. Furthermore, special benefits unique to premium seats, such as a dedicated entrance and cloakroom, are prepared. Details can be checked on the official website. ・From TWICE members to Stray Kids and BOYNEXTDOOR! First lineup announcement for the December Japan performance of "MUSIC BANK" ・The Japan performance of "MUSIC BANK" has been decided to be held again this December at the National Stadium! Expectations rise for the performing artists ■Event outline "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN" Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026 Both days Doors open 15:00 / Show starts 17:00 (planned) Venue: MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) <Performers> DAY1 MISAMO, NAYEON (TWICE), aespa, NCT WISH and more... MC: KIM JAEWON, SANA (MISAMO) DAY2 Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS and more... MC: KIM JAEWON, JANG WONYOUNG (IVE) <Tickets> Reserved seating (single-day ticket): 22,000 yen (tax included) Ticket limit: up to 2 tickets per person per performance *Upgrades will be sold at a later date. Details will be announced separately. [Ticket sales schedule] Official second application period (single-day ticket): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 19:00 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, 23:59 Premium lounge arena seats (single-day ticket): 150,000 yen (tax included) Premium lounge stand seats (single-day ticket): 120,000 yen (tax included) Ticket limit: up to 2 tickets per person per performance *Please check the official website for ticket details. [Ticket sales schedule] Premium lounge arena seats / stand seats (single-day ticket) application period: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 19:00 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59 Organizer: KBS, Any Co., Ltd. Production: Pia Live Creative Co., Ltd. ■Related link Official homepage of "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN" ■Event outline "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN" Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026 Both days Doors open 15:00 / Show starts 17:00 (planned) Venue: MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) <Performers> DAY1 MISAMO, NAYEON (TWICE), aespa, NCT WISH and more... MC: KIM JAEWON, SANA (MISAMO) DAY2 Stray Kids, IVE, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS and more... MC: KIM JAEWON, JANG WONYOUNG (IVE) <Tickets> Reserved seating (single-day ticket): 22,000 yen (tax included) Ticket limit: up to 2 tickets per person per performance *Upgrades will be sold at a later date. Details will be announced separately. [Ticket sales schedule] Official second application period (single-day ticket): Saturday, September 26, 2026, 19:00 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, 23:59 Premium lounge arena seats (single-day ticket): 150,000 yen (tax included) Premium lounge stand seats (single-day ticket): 120,000 yen (tax included) Ticket limit: up to 2 tickets per person per performance *Please check the official website for ticket details. [Ticket sales schedule] Premium lounge arena seats / stand seats (single-day ticket) application period: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 19:00 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59 Organizer: KBS, Any Co., Ltd. Production: Pia Live Creative Co., Ltd. ■Related link Official homepage of "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN"
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