SBS unveils the 2026 Song Festival lineup, featuring BoA, SHINee, T-ARA, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, TWICE’s Nayeon, and many more.

SBS has announced a Christmas festival spanning generations for the “2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon,” from legendary artists such as singer BoA, who is celebrating her 26th debut anniversary, SHINee, and T-ARA, to global stars such as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, TWICE’s Nayeon, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun, and even next-generation idols such as CORTIS, RESCENE, A2O LITE, and A2O SOUL. SBS revealed the final lineup and the performers by date for the “2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon” (hereafter “Gayo Daejeon”), which will be held over two days, December 24 and 25, at KINTEX in Ilsan. In the first lineup previously released, artists representing K-pop such as Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TREASURE, ENHYPEN, and RIIZE were listed. With artists representing various generations of K-pop joining through the final lineup, the significance of the 30th anniversary was deepened. Beginning with “Asia’s star” BoA, artists who led an era of K-pop such as TVXQ’s Yunho, SHINee, and T-ARA will appear in the “Gayo Daejeon,” which marks its 30th anniversary. Performances by soloists and units such as 2NE1’s CL, TWICE’s Nayeon, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, i-dle’s Soyeon, Miyeon, and Minnie, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun, as well as groups active on the world stage such as NCT 127, ATEEZ, ITZY, and BABYMONSTER, have also been confirmed. Including artists from the first lineup, such as xikers, NEXZ, izna, KiiiKiii, Baby Don’t Cry, XngHan & Xoul, IDID, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and rookies TUIDE, A2O SOUL, and A2O LITE, a total of 44 acts are scheduled to take the stage over the two days. This year’s “Gayo Daejeon,” which marks its 30th anniversary, is also preparing special stages that connect generations. It will present homage stages in which current artists newly reinterpret hit songs that have shone in K-pop over the past 30 years. Attention is focused on collaborations in which legendary artists and juniors stand on one stage together. Through collaborations linking K-pop’s past, present, and future, the show will highlight the meaning of the 30th anniversary of the “Gayo Daejeon.” Along with this, the performers for DAY 1 and DAY 2, which will color Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, were also revealed. On DAY 1, December 24, Christmas Eve, BoA, TVXQ’s Yunho, TWICE’s Nayeon, NCT 127, i-dle’s Miyeon & Minnie, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Yeonjun, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, &TEAM, RIIZE, NCT WISH, RESCENE, and Hearts2Hearts will appear. On DAY 2, December 25, Christmas Day, SHINee, 2NE1’s CL, T-ARA, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Stray Kids, i-dle’s Soyeon, ATEEZ, TREASURE, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, BABYMONSTER, MEOVV, CORTIS, AND2BLE, EVAN (former ENHYPEN member Heeseung), and A2O LITE will take the stage. The production team said, “In response to the intense interest received after the first lineup was revealed, we have once again gathered the legendary artists who have colored ‘Gayo Daejeon’ together for 30 years,” and added, “Through collaboration stages created by seniors and juniors together, and homage stages honoring 30 years of hit songs, we want to deliver a Christmas that will remain in fans’ memories for a long time.” Interest is already gathering over what kind of Christmas stage the 30th-anniversary “Gayo Daejeon” will present. ・From NCT Jeno and Jaemin’s Japanese debut to aespa’s tour! SM announces diverse comeback and tour plans ・T-ARA members gather at Hyomin’s wedding! Boram’s appearance also draws attention… their close bond becomes a hot topic