The 2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) run over two days, Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. Ji Chang-wook and IVE’s Jang Won-young host. Organizers announced the singer lineup in eight waves between July 28 and September 3, and it now counts 40 acts, including ATEEZ, TXT, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, NMIXX, ITZY and CORTIS.
Updated November 8, 2026. Lineup compiled from the organizer’s announcements as reported by Soompi, Star News and Naver Entertainment.
Date, venue and hosts
This is the 11th Asia Artist Awards. The show returns to Kaohsiung National Stadium, the same stadium that hosted the 10th edition on December 6, 2025, when the organizers added a separate concert day for the anniversary. The 2026 edition is planned as a two-day event from the start, on December 5 and 6.
Actor Ji Chang-wook and IVE’s Jang Won-young are the hosts. Jang has hosted AAA several times before, which makes her one of the show’s most familiar faces. The first actor names attending this year were Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung.
Kaohsiung runs on Taiwan time (UTC+8), one hour behind Korea. If an official notice lists a start time in KST, subtract one hour for local time in Kaohsiung.
Full singer lineup, wave by wave
| Announced | Acts |
|---|---|
| Jul 28 | LNGSHOT, &TEAM, ATEEZ |
| Jul 30 | RESCENE, ITZY, KiiiKiii, Hearts2Hearts |
| Aug 4 | RIIZE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, TXT’s Yeonjun, ZEROBASEONE, TXT |
| Aug 6 | MONSTA X, MEOVV, NMIXX, ITZY’s Yuna, TWS |
| Aug 11 | NEXZ, Park Ji-hoon, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, ALLDAY PROJECT, Yena |
| Aug 18 | Accusefive, Xdinary Heroes, WOODZ, MONSTA X’s Joohoney, tripleS |
| Aug 27 | IDID, QWER, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, KickFlip |
| Sep 3 | Naniwa Danshi, WJSN’s Dayoung, ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, OURBIRTHDAY, DAY6’s Wonpil, ITZY’s Chaeryeong, CORTIS, TUIDE |
The list mixes established headliners with newer groups. ATEEZ, TXT, MONSTA X and SUPER JUNIOR-D&E bring long careers. CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, KiiiKiii, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, KickFlip and LNGSHOT are among the newer names. Solo slots go to Yeonjun, Yuna, Chaeryeong, Dayoung, Wonpil, Sung Han-bin, Joohoney, Park Ji-hoon, Yena and WOODZ. Japanese group Naniwa Danshi and Taiwanese band Accusefive add acts from outside Korea.
TXT and its member Yeonjun appear as two entries, as do ITZY and its members Yuna and Chaeryeong, and MONSTA X with Joohoney. Organizers have not said whether these will be separate stages.
Artists arriving with new November music
Several performers release music in the weeks before AAA, so their stages may feature new songs. Release dates below come from the artists’ announced schedules.
| Artist | Release | Date (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| ITZY’s Chaeryeong | Solo debut Lovesick | Nov 9, 6 p.m. |
| LNGSHOT | EP S.W.I.S.H. | Nov 10, 6 p.m. |
| ATEEZ | Mini album GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 | Nov 13, 2 p.m. |
| TXT | Mini album PERFECT STORM | Nov 16 |
How the two days could split, and what is still to come
Organizers had not published a day-by-day split of performers in the announcements above. Fans who want one specific act should wait for the day assignment before buying a ticket for a single date.
Information that usually arrives closer to the show includes the per-day lineup, the award categories presented each night, gate opening times, and any streaming partner. All of this is posted on the official AAA website and the show’s social accounts, which change handle each year.
Planning a trip to Kaohsiung for AAA
- Follow the official AAA website (asiaartistawards.com) and the 2026 AAA X and Instagram accounts for the per-day lineup and ticket notices.
- Decide whether you need one night or both. If your favorite act’s day is not yet known, look for flexible or refundable hotel rates.
- Book flights into Kaohsiung (KHH) or Taipei. From Taipei, Taiwan’s high-speed rail runs to Zuoying Station in Kaohsiung.
- Check entry rules for Taiwan for your passport before you travel.
- Save the stadium’s bag and camera policy once it is published. Large stadium shows often restrict professional cameras and large bags.
Resale listings for K-pop award shows often appear before the official day split is announced. Use the seller named on AAA’s official channels.
Common mistakes
- Buying for the wrong day before the per-day lineup is public.
- Reading times in KST as Kaohsiung time. Kaohsiung is one hour behind Seoul.
- Confusing AAA with MAMA or the Melon Music Awards, which are separate shows with different dates and cities.
- Treating a fan account’s rumored day split as official. Wait for the organizer’s post.
FAQ
When is AAA 2026?
December 5 and 6, 2026.
Where is it held?
Kaohsiung National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Who hosts AAA 2026?
Ji Chang-wook and IVE’s Jang Won-young.
How many singers are confirmed?
40 acts across eight announcements, the last one on September 3, 2026.
Is ATEEZ performing?
Yes. ATEEZ was in the first wave announced on July 28.
Which actors are attending?
Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung were the first actors announced.