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2026 K-pop World Festival

The final round of the 2026 K-pop World Festival is scheduled to take place in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on October 18, 2026. This year marks the 15th iteration of the competition.

Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Changwon
Status
Upcoming
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2026 K-pop World Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Final round of K-pop competition
  • Teams from six countries competing
  • 15th year of the festival
The 2026 K-pop World Festival will culminate its competition with a final round held in Changwon, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The event, in its 15th year, is set to occur on October 18.

Teams from six different countries are expected to compete for the final title. The festival serves as an international platform for K-pop fans to showcase their talents in cover performances.

Practical details

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