2026 Year-End K-POP Music Awards

The season every K-POP fan has been waiting for is finally here. Year-end music award shows are just around the corner, promising legendary stages from the world’s biggest artists who defined the year. To get you ready, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the "Big 4" major awards. From show highlights, dates, and venues to lineups, ticketing tips, and insider venue guides—explore everything right here!

💡 SBS GAYODAEJEON marks its 30th anniversary with its first-ever 2-day mega festival! Spend your Christmas holiday at KINTEX with the hottest K-POP stages of the year.

• Date: Dec 24 (Thu) – Dec 25 (Fri), 2026 • Venue: KINTEX • Lineup: Stray Kids, TXT, IVE, ENHYPEN, RIIZE, TWS, NCT WISH, ALLDAY PROJECT, and more! • Ticketing: NOL World

💡 MMA (Melon Music Awards) expands to a two-day show for the first time this year, promising an unprecedented scale with a star-studded lineup of 26 K-POP artists.

• Date: Nov 14–15 • Venue: Gocheok Sky Dome • Lineup: I.O.I, aespa, ATEEZ, NCT DREAM, RESCENE, RIIZE, TWS, 82MAJOR, ILLIT, CORTIS, IVE, KiiiKiii, NCT 127, NCT WISH, PLAVE, and more! (26 teams in total) • Ticketing: NOL World

💡 The 2026 MAMA AWARDS lands at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan, under the concept of "Music Interstellar"—a transcendent festival beyond time and space. From legendary icons BIGBANG, celebrating their 20th anniversary, to rising sensations like RESCENE, the year's hottest artists gather on one monumental stage.

• Date: Nov 20–21 • Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka (Japan) • Lineup: BIGBANG, CL, IVE, ENHYPEN, &TEAM, RESCENE, KO1KEYZ, CORTIS, and more

💡 Taking place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the AAA (Asia Artist Awards) is an unparalleled K-Culture celebration that brings together both the brightest K-POP stars and top K-DRAMA actors on a single stage.

• Date: Dec 5–6 • Venue: Kaohsiung National Stadium (Taiwan) • Lineup: Go Youn-jung, Kim Seon-ho, Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon, Jang Won-young, ATEEZ, RIIZE, TZUYU, TXT, TWS, CORTIS, RESCENE, and more!

Q. Can international fans purchase tickets? A. Yes, absolutely. NOL World supports global payment methods and overseas identity verification, allowing international fans to seamlessly book tickets for both SBS Gayo Daejeon and MMA. Q. What do I need to bring for on-site ticket pickup? A. You must bring a valid physical photo ID matching the purchaser's name (e.g., Passport, Alien Registration Card) along with your booking confirmation (mobile screen or printed copy). (※ Photos, digital screenshots, or photocopies are strictly not accepted.)

Q. When will the final artist lineup be revealed? A. The artist lineup will be announced sequentially in phases and continuously updated right up until the event dates. Please keep an eye out for official updates! Q. Where can I check which date my favorite artist is performing? A. Stay tuned on NOL World or check out the official social media channels of each respective event.

• SBS GAYODAEJEON
• MMA 2026
• 2026 MAMA
• AAA 2026

Q. Where can I find a detailed guide for the concert venues? A. You can explore NOL World’s comprehensive KINTEX Venue Guide, which covers everything from public transportation and nearby accommodations to essential on-site visitor amenities.

• KINTEX Venue Guide

Q. Where can I find accommodation options near venues like KINTEX and Gocheok Sky Dome? A. On NOL World, you can easily discover a curated selection of nearby stays tailored to concert-goers—ranging from budget-friendly rooms to hotels within walking distance of the venue.

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