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What To Know
- While the organiser has not released additional venue details within the announcement, the last K-pop concert of a similar scale in the UAE took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- With the new lineup now revealed, Hyperound K-Fest 2026 places the spotlight firmly back on the UAE as a destination for large-scale K-pop concerts.
- The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 18, with a lineup that includes some of the most talked-about names in Korean pop and hip-hop.
Enhypen, Ten, Fifty Fifty, and more confirmed for April 18 concert at Etihad Arena
K-pop fans in Dubai have a major date to mark. Hyperound K-Fest has officially confirmed its return to Abu Dhabi, bringing a full multi-artist K-pop concert back to the UAE after a long pause. The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 18, with a lineup that includes some of the most talked-about names in Korean pop and hip-hop.
The event was last held in Abu Dhabi in 2023, drawing attention from fans across the region. With the new lineup now revealed, Hyperound K-Fest 2026 places the spotlight firmly back on the UAE as a destination for large-scale K-pop concerts.
Hyperound K-Fest Confirms April 18, 2026 Date
Organisers have confirmed that Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 will take place on April 18. The concert follows a two-and-a-half-year gap since the festival’s previous Abu Dhabi edition. The earlier 2023 event featured major Korean music acts spanning K-pop, K-hip hop, and R&B. Artists who performed during that edition included Enhypen, Epik High, Sunmi, and DPR Ian, among others. The upcoming 2026 concert continues that multi-genre approach while introducing new names to the UAE stage.
Enhypen Returns As The Only Repeat Headliner
Among the announced artists, Enhypen stands out as the sole performer returning from the 2023 lineup. The HYBEassociated boy group will once again headline the event. Enhypen has remained a strong draw for regional K-pop audiences, and their return places them at the center of Hyperound K-Fest’s 2026 programming. No other artist from the 2023 edition has been listed for the upcoming show.
Full Artist Lineup Revealed For 2026 Edition
The newly revealed lineup includes a mix of established acts and newer names familiar to global K-pop listeners. Ten, a member of NCT, is confirmed to perform as part of the Abu Dhabi show. Also joining the lineup is Fifty Fifty, the girl group that gained international attention in 2023 following the popularity of their song Cupid. Korean rapper DPR Live, who also performs under the name DABIN.KR, has been announced as well. The lineup is rounded out by ARTMS, a girl group formed by five former members of the now-disbanded group Loona. Their inclusion marks one of the group’s notable regional appearances.
Ticket Sales And Venue Details
Tickets for Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 will go on sale on December 22, 2025, at 7pm. Fans can purchase tickets through Platinumlist.
While the organiser has not released additional venue details within the announcement, the last K-pop concert of a similar scale in the UAE took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. That concert featured CXM, the duo formed by Scoups and Mingyu of Seventeen, alongside Ateez and other artists.
With its confirmed date, full lineup, and ticket release schedule now public, Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 places K-pop firmly back on the UAE’s live music calendar. Enhypen’s return, alongside performances from Ten, Fifty Fifty, DPR Live, and ARTMS, positions the April concert as one of the most anticipated K-pop events announced for next year.
Fans now have a clear timeline as ticket sales open and preparations begin for April 18.
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