Illustrative photo of Gocheok Sky Dome, not from this event.
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Melon Music Awards is the annual K-pop ceremony run by the streaming service Melon, hosted by Kakao Entertainment. The 2026 edition is the 18th and is held at Gocheok Sky Dome in the Guro district of western Seoul.
Melon announced in June 2026 that the show would be split into two days, with the theme Connect. Fan voting and a first wave of performers, including PLAVE, RIIZE and NCT WISH, have since been announced.
Highlights
- 18th edition, two days for the first time
- Gocheok Sky Dome, Guro District, Seoul
- Theme: K-POP CONNECT: The New Pulse
- First performers named: PLAVE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, LNGSHOT
Details
- Date
- 14 to 15 Nov 2026
- Venue
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Organiser
- Melon (Kakao Entertainment)
- Status
- Confirmed
Dates checked Event page
Melon's MMA page; the ceremony details were announced by Melon in June 2026 and reported by the outlets listed.
14 to 15 Nov 2026
Gocheok Sky Dome
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