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Japan-South Korea music festival announcements

Overview

In late August 2026, two separate music festivals were announced in South Korea aimed at fostering cultural exchange between Japan and South Korea.

The Xnterstellar Music Festival (XMF 2026) is scheduled for October 3–4 at the Paradise City resort in Incheon. Organized by the XMF Executive Committee and the NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association, the event features 22 artists with a focus on rock and band music to move beyond mainstream K-Pop. Performers include Japanese artists such as Ado and ONE OK ROCK, alongside South Korean acts like FTISLAND and DAY6.

WONDERLIVET 2026 is set to take place from November 20–22 at the KINTEX exhibition center. This collaborative event involving LIVET, WANDERLOCH, Pia Corporation, and Kakao Entertainment features a larger lineup of 42 artists, including J-pop stars, Korean musicians, and virtual artists. Headliner Yuzu is noted for making their first live appearance in South Korea during the festival.

Entities

Yuzu · NPO Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association · Ado · WONDERLIVET 2026 · Paradise City

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    WONDERLIVET 2026 music festival announced for South Korea

    WONDERLIVET 2026 music festival will be held in South Korea from November 20–22, 2026, featuring a major lineup of J-pop and Korean artists, including Yuzu’s first live performance in the country.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    XMF 2026 music festival to debut in South Korea

    The inaugural Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026 will take place in Incheon, South Korea, this October, featuring 22 top artists from Japan and South Korea to promote musical exchange.

Sources

cdjournal.com · mikiki.tokyo.jp · prtimes.jp