K-pop fans across the UAE have a major date locked in. Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 has officially confirmed its return, bringing a full multi-artist K-pop concert back to the UAE after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 18 at Etihad Arena, with a lineup that includes some of the most in-demand names in Korean pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
The event was last held in Abu Dhabi in 2023, drawing fans from across the region. With the new lineup now revealed, Hyperound K-Fest 2026 firmly places the UAE back on the map 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, with performances from 7pm. The concert follows a two-and-a-half-year gap since the festival's previous Abu Dhabi edition. The 2023 event featured Enhypen, Epik High, Sunmi, and DPR Ian, among others. The 2026 concert continues that multi-genre approach while introducing fresh 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 HYBE-associated seven-member boy group — formed through the 2020 reality series I-Land — will once again headline the event. Enhypen has remained a strong draw for regional K-pop audiences, and their return puts them at the centre of Hyperound K-Fest's 2026 programming. No other artist from the 2023 edition has been listed for the upcoming show.
Full Artist Lineup for the 2026 K-pop Concert
The newly revealed lineup brings together a mix of established acts and newer names familiar to global K-pop listeners:
- Ten — the Thai member of NCT, known for razor-sharp dance technique and genre-crossing solo work. - Fifty Fifty — the girl group that went viral worldwide with Cupid in 2023, breaking into both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Top 10. - DPR Live — Korean rapper and creative director who also performs under the name DABIN.KR. - ARTMS — a girl group formed by five former members of the now-disbanded group Loona: Heejin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry. Their inclusion marks one of the group's most notable regional appearances.
Ticket Prices and How to Buy
Tickets for Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 went on sale on December 22, 2025, at 7pm. They are available through Platinumlist and the official Etihad Arena website. Pricing tiers are:
- Bronze: AED 200 - Silver: AED 305 - Gold: AED 410 - Platinum: AED 515 - Platinum Plus: AED 935 - VIP: AED 1,365
What to Expect at the Event
With its confirmed date, full lineup, and tiered ticket pricing now public, Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2026 positions itself as one of the most anticipated K-pop events in the UAE for the year ahead. Enhypen's return, alongside performances from Ten, Fifty Fifty, DPR Live, and ARTMS, makes the April 18 concert a wide-reaching draw for fans of every corner of the Korean music scene.
Fans now have a clear timeline as ticket sales are open and preparations build toward April 18 at Etihad Arena.
