Written by Patrick Balfe
Kcon is back at Makuhari Messe this year and bigger than ever.
What to expect
Kcon is a massive celebration of K-Pop and K-Culture. Held across three days, the event features multiple performance stages as well as areas to enjoy Korean food, beauty and lifestyle goods, films, and more.
The festival area is split into three large venues across Makuhari Messe and ZoZo Marine Stadium. The Festival Grounds include intimate K-Pop performance and dance stages, as well as K-Beauty, K-Food, and K-Story film areas. The M Countdown stage is a larger performance area near the Festival Grounds, and the Artist Stage is the main performance stage situated in ZoZo Marine Stadium.
Artists performing at this year’s event include Ini, JO1, Zerobaseone, EVNNE, Alphane Drive One, Cortis, and heaps more.
Schedule
The festival takes place from Friday, May 8, until Sunday, May 10. Check the official website for daily timetables.
Tickets and entry
Only single-day tickets are available, and they’re split into multiple categories — ranging from standard single-day entry and post-3 p.m. single-day entry to All Access, Premium All Access, and VIP Premium All Access. Tickets range in price from ¥3,900 to ¥36,900.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
