Leading entertainment company CJ ENM today announced the second wave of artists set to perform at the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, bringing even more energy to the world’s No.1 K-POP Awards on November 20-21 at KYOCERA DOME OSAKA. With a lineup spanning a wide range of genres and generations, 2026 MAMA AWARDS will unfold across two chapters over two days, set to captivate global audiences with unmatched performances and spectacular stage production that can only be seen at the MAMA AWARDS. The latest star-studded performing artist lineup is as follows: (in alphabetical order/ newly added artists in bold)
2026 MAMA AWARDS CHAPTER 1 (November 20)
ALLDAY PROJECT
ALPHA DRIVE ONE
BABY MONSTER
CL
ENHYPEN
Hearts2Hearts
ILLIT
INI
LNGSHOT
MODYSSEY
NCT WISH
RESCENE
Street World Fighter : Directors’ War
TREASURE
2026 MAMA AWARDS CHAPTER 2 (November 21)
BIGBANG
CORTIS
HWASA
IVE
izna
KiiKii
KO1KEYZ
LE SSERAFIM
NAYEON (TWICE)
WOODZ
ZEROBASEONE
&TEAM
The theme of the 2026 edition is “A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR,” evoking the feeling of journeying through a musical universe beyond time and space. With this unique theme, the 2026 MAMA Awards offers an iconic experience of discovering the power of music while connecting with artists and global fans throughout the universe. Every performance, along with the awards ceremony will be streamed live to fans worldwide on global K-POP content platform Mnet Plus.
Returning as title sponsor, Visa presents 2026 MAMA AWARDS, taking place over two days on November 20-21, at KYOCERA DOME OSAKA in Osaka, Japan and streaming live worldwide via Mnet Plus. Visa will also serve as the title sponsor of the newly launched MAMA FAN FESTA.
This year, MAMA AWARDS will present a wide range of new on-site and online events, reflecting its commitment to delivering a truly borderless experience and uniting fans around the world beyond the stage. An extension of the award ceremony, MAMA FAN FESTA will take place for the first time, running from November 9th to 21st offline, across the city of Osaka and online, on Mnet Plus. Pairing the awards ceremony with new on- and offline programs and special collaborations, fans will be able to enjoy and experience MAMA AWARDS in their own way. MAMA FAN FESTA will transform MAMA AWARDS into a full-scale global celebration created together with fans.
To stay updated on 2026 MAMA AWARDS and 2026 MAMA FAN FESTA, please visit 2026mama.com.
Find the list of 2026 MAMA AWARDS nominations here.
