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NOL FESTIVAL 2026 is set to bring a massive mix of K-pop, live music and EDM to KINTEX Exhibition Center II in Goyang, South Korea, on October 17–18, 2026.

The two-day festival will feature three major stages: the SUPER LIVE STAGE, K-POP STAGE with Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN, and EDM STAGE with WDJF. Organizers are expecting around 100,000 attendees, making the event one of the biggest indoor music festivals in Korea.

K-Pop Stage Brings Together Major and Rising Artists

The K-POP STAGE will be held in Hall 7, bringing together established K-pop acts alongside newer groups and emerging artists.

October 17 — Saturday

The first day of the K-pop stage will feature:

• NCT WISH
• CORTIS
• 82MAJOR
• Billlie
• CLOSE YOUR EYES
• CRAVITY
• Hearts2Hearts
• KISS OF LIFE
• RESCENE

Among the most anticipated appearances is CORTIS, who will take the stage alongside NCT WISH, KISS OF LIFE, Kep1er, RESCENE and other artists. The official lineup confirms CORTIS for the October 17 K-pop stage. _{allkpop Lab}

For newer-generation K-pop fans, the Saturday lineup offers a particularly diverse mix, with groups such as CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, CLOSE YOUR EYES and RESCENE appearing alongside more established acts.

October 18 — Sunday

The K-pop stage continues on Sunday with:

• TREASURE
• IVE
• AHOF
• ALLDAY PROJECT
• ALPHA DRIVE ONE
• EVAN
• izna
• KickFlip
• KiiiKiii
• MEOVV
• NMIXX

IVE, TREASURE and NMIXX headline an especially packed second-day lineup, while newer acts including AHOF, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, KiiiKiii, MEOVV and MODYSSEY add to the festival’s next-generation K-pop focus. allkpop Lab

SUPER LIVE STAGE Features Diverse Korean Artists

The festival’s SUPER LIVE STAGE in Hall 9 will cover a much broader range of Korean music.

On October 17, performers include god, YB, Jaurim, NELL, GUMMY, Guckkasten, Dynamicduo, Lee Mujin and Daybreak.

October 18 will feature XIA, Beenzino, WOODZ, KYUHYUN, Sandara Park, HAON, NOWIMYOUNG, HA SUNG WOON, hrtz.wav and ChoCo1 X ChoCo2, along with the STREET WORLD FIGHTER: Directors’ War performance.

This gives NOL FESTIVAL a broader appeal beyond K-pop, combining idol performances with rock, hip-hop, R&B and other Korean music acts.

EDM Stage Adds International Festival Headliners

The EDM STAGE in Hall 10 will take place on October 17, featuring international electronic music artists including Alan Walker, Don Diablo, Andy C, Lucas & Steve, RetroVision, JUNTARO and 4URA.

An after party will also feature Sick Individuals, Hills, Merow, Vandal Rock, PURE100%, LOOZBONE and ADVANCED. _{allkpop Lab}

When and Where Is NOL FESTIVAL 2026?

NOL FESTIVAL 2026

• Date: October 17–18, 2026
• Venue: KINTEX Exhibition Center II
• Location: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
• K-pop venue: Hall 7
• Super Live venue: Hall 9
• EDM venue: Hall 10
• Age requirement for the K-pop stage: 15+ according to the official NOL World ticket listing. _{NOL World}

The official NOL World listing also offers international packages for the K-pop stage, including standing tickets and options that combine admission with transportation or other perks. _{NOL World}

NOL FESTIVAL 2026 K-Pop Lineup at a Glance

Date	Key K-pop Artists
October 17	NCT WISH, CORTIS, 82MAJOR, Billlie, CLOSE YOUR EYES, CRAVITY, Hearts2Hearts, KISS OF LIFE, RESCENE
October 18	TREASURE, IVE, AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, izna, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, MEOVV, MODYSSEY, NMIXX

With a lineup spanning some of K-pop’s established names and a large number of newer-generation groups, NOL FESTIVAL 2026 is shaping up to be a major October event for K-pop fans. The combination of K-pop, Korean live music and international EDM also makes the festival considerably broader than a traditional idol-focused concert.

NOL FESTIVAL 2026 takes place October 17–18 at KINTEX Exhibition Center II in Goyang. _{NOL World}

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