2026 is shaping up to be another major year for K-pop award shows, with MAMA AWARDS, Melon Music Awards, Asia Artist Awards and other ceremonies bringing together leading artists and groups.
2026 K-pop Awards Schedule
This guide collects major 2026 K-pop award ceremonies, their announced dates and locations. Dates and lineups may change as organizers make new announcements.
MAMA AWARDS 2026
The 2026 MAMA AWARDS are scheduled for November 20–21 at KYOCERA DOME OSAKA in Osaka, Japan. Read KWaveHub’s MAMA Awards 2026 guide for dates, venue, lineup updates and fan events for the latest confirmed details.
Melon Music Awards 2026
The 2026 Melon Music Awards are scheduled for November 14–15 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. See our Melon Music Awards 2026 coverage for updates.
Asia Artist Awards 2026
The 2026 Asia Artist Awards will take place December 5–6 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. KWaveHub also has a dedicated Asia Artist Awards 2026 guide.
Major 2026 K-pop Award Shows
| Award Show | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Melon Music Awards | November 14–15, 2026 | Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul |
| MAMA AWARDS | November 20–21, 2026 | KYOCERA DOME OSAKA |
| Asia Artist Awards | December 5–6, 2026 | Kaohsiung National Stadium |
What to Watch
Major award-season storylines include grand prizes, rookie awards, fan-voted categories, performance lineups and year-end stages. KWaveHub will update this page as official nominees, winners and performers are announced.
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