Everything's bigger in Texas—including its newest K-pop festival.
KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition is making its Texas debut at San Antonio's Alamodome from 28–31 October, bringing together an expansive lineup of artists, one of the world's largest K-pop dance competitions, and a Korean-inspired marketplace for fans across the globe.
Leading the festival's concert lineup are Jay Park, The Rose, SB19, Jessi, ARTMS, CRAVITY, Xdinary Heroes, WONHO, DEAN & Tabber, HEYOON, and DAYOUNG, with more artists set to be announced. Concerts will take place on 30 and 31 October, with doors opening at 3 PM and performances beginning at 6 PM.
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Beyond the performances, the four-day event will host the KPOPWORLD Dance Championship, where 32 dance teams representing 29 countries will compete for cash prizes, trophies, and the opportunity to perform on the festival's main stage.
Fans can also explore an International Vendor Village featuring Korean products, exclusive merchandise, collectibles, interactive fan experiences, and themed photo opportunities throughout the festival.
Two-day ticket packages will go on sale on 23 July at 10 AM via the Alamodome website, with prices ranging from US$100 for limited general admission to US$1,200 for Super VIP packages. Single-day tickets will become available after 4 August.
Organisers expect the inaugural festival to draw thousands of fans from across the United States and beyond, giving San Antonio a major tourism boost over Halloween weekend while marking one of the city's biggest K-pop events to date.
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