NiziU, INI, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NEXZ, KickFlip, AEN, and TUIDE join the 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan.
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Over the two days of Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, as the third wave of performing artists for the K-POP year-end festival "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN" to be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium), additional appearances by NiziU, INI, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NEXZ, KickFlip, AEN, and TUIDE have been decided, and each artist's performance schedule has been announced. The "Ichi-haya Pre-Reserve Advance Sale (single-day ticket)" application reception by performance date for the artists announced today will be carried out until Monday, October 19 at 23:59. In addition, sales of premium lounge-attached tickets (single-day tickets) are also being carried out at the same time. With premium lounge-attached arena seats, an arena seat is guaranteed; with premium lounge-attached stand seats, a stand seat directly connected to the lounge is guaranteed. Both can use a comfortable dedicated lounge with air conditioning, and can enjoy buffet food and free drinks including alcohol inside the lounge. Furthermore, premium benefits such as a dedicated entrance and cloakroom are also prepared. Expectations are rising for the K-POP largest-scale festival that will color the end of 2026, "2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN." ■Event overview "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 Saturday, December 12 MISAMO, NAYEON (TWICE), ATEEZ, aespa, NiziU, INI, RIIZE, TWS, NCT WISH, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, ALPHA DRIVE ONE MC: KIM JAEWON, SANA (MISAMO) DAY2 Sunday, December 13 Stray Kids, ITZY, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, xikers, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, RESCENE, NEXZ, CORTIS, AEN, TUIDE MC: KIM JAEWON, JANG WONYOUNG (IVE) <Ticket information> ・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. ・Ichi-haya Pre-Reserve (limited to Pia NICOS card holders, single-day ticket): now accepting applications until Monday, October 19 at 23:59 *This is a limited reception for those who have newly applied for a Pia NICOS card, and for premium members who already have a Pia card (NICOS/JCB). ・Premium lounge-attached tickets (single-day tickets) *Limited quantity Premium lounge-attached arena seats (single-day ticket): 150,000 yen (tax included) Premium lounge-attached 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. Premium lounge-attached arena seats/stand seats (single-day tickets) reception: now accepting applications until Monday, October 19 at 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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