2026 Weverse Con Festival brings together a record-breaking 34,000 fans through the power of music, marking its biggest edition yet.
Now in its fourth year, Weverse Con reached new milestones with its largest audience and artist lineup to date, bringing together 30 artists across multiple stages. Hosted by HYBE, the festival concluded over the weekend after drawing a record-breaking number of online and in-person attendees.
Weverse Con transformed into a “Newtopia,” immersing attendees in a vibrant musical soundscape where artists and fans came together through their shared love of music. Across KSPO DOME and the 88 Lawn Field, audiences were treated to performances that spanned genres, generations, and borders.
The festival’s lineup featured headliners LUCY, ENHYPEN, KWON JIN AH, ZICO, BOYNEXTDOOR, and HIGHLIGHT, who delivered standout performances throughout the weekend.
Across the two days, they were joined by a diverse mix of talented regional artists like day one's fiery lineup that featured QWER, ILLIT, Apink, PLAVE, 82 MAJOR, AMPERS&ONE, WENDY, AHOF, HA HYUN SANG and HWANG MIN HYUN.
Day two brought the energy tenfold with a star-studded roster featuring &TEAM, CORTIS, KIM JAE JOONG, LE SSERAFIM, P1Harmony, TWS, aoen, CUTIE STREET, KWON JIN AH, TOUCHED, YOON SAN-HA, AND2BLE, LEECHANGSUB and ZICO. The diverse mix of K-pop, J-pop, bands, singer-songwriters, and virtual artists reflects Weverse Con’s growing ambition as a festival that brings different corners of music culture together.
One of the greatest highlights of this year’s festival was the Tribute Stage honouring RAIN. Reimagined by a diverse lineup of artists from different generations and musical backgrounds, the stage celebrated the enduring influence of one of Korea’s most iconic performers while capturing the essence of musical connection and discovery that lies at the core of Weverse Con’s spirit.
Beyond the performances, fans also explored a variety of festival experiences inspired by “Newtopia,” including the Weverse Booth, Torriden Booth, Upbit Booth, and other interactive activities throughout the venue. Together, these activations helped transform Weverse Con into more than just a concert, offering fans new ways to connect with artists, fellow attendees, and the wider festival community.
“This year’s Weverse Con Festival offered music fans from Korea and around the world a diverse musical experience through its expanded stage programming, enhanced production, and largest-ever lineup spanning genres and generations,” HYBE shared in a statement. “We will continue to grow Weverse Con as a global music festival that showcases the value and appeal of Korean popular music while delivering distinctive live experiences for audiences worldwide.”
With its record-breaking attendance, expanded lineup, and cross-generational celebration of music, 2026 Weverse Con Festival marks another milestone in the festival’s growing journey as a global live music event.
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