BTS Joins Star-Studded iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 Lineup With Cardi B and Benson Boone
The K-Pop group BTS out of South Korea is just one of many artists who will participate at the iHeartRadio Music Festival this year. It will take place over the course of two days during the iHeartRadio Music Festival series in September every year. The 2026 event takes place on September 18 and 19 and will feature many performances from some of the best musicians from several different music genres.
To this point, local performers that have announced their participation in the festival are: Zofia Lhuilain; Snoop Dogg; Katy Perry; Funeral Tripod; Avril Lavigne; Black Veil Brides; David Guetta; John Legend; Shawn Mendes; Celine Dion; Destiny's Child; etc. Ryan Seacrest will serve as the host and producer for the iHeartRadio Music Festival since he is such an established American television and radio personality.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival takes place annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has become one of North America’s most-anticipated concerts, drawing millions of people to the venue and online. Two days of unforgettable musical experiences will be showcased by many talented performers, and included will be exclusive entertainment opportunities. iHeartMedia Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman said, "Our lineup for this year's festival shows our dedication to showcasing today's diverse music by bringing together many different artists and their various styles." The iHeartRadio Music Festival is an exciting live and streamed event for the entire world via radio and streaming services.
BTS recently took the stage for their first, in-person appearance at the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS in almost two years and will be live on stage at on SAT. AUGUST 1, 2020, at 8 PM EST for their first full live performance since 2019. They also had a secret guest function during their performance of “HOOLIGAN” at the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS. The AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS were not broadcast live, as the performance took place at the ARIRANG WORLD TOUR and was shot on MAY 24, 2016, in LAS VEGAS.
As the band works on their global comeback and gets ready for their next big moment at the IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL in 2026, anticipation for the band’s upcoming performance is at an all time high.



