The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival officially kicks off today, September 18, with BTS, Cardi B, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Weezer and Zara Larsson set to take the stage at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two-day event, presented by Capital One, continues through September 19 with a lineup spanning pop, hip-hop, rock and country.
The festival brings together some of the biggest names in music for its 2026 edition, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Across September 18 and 19, the lineup also includes Benson Boone, Ciara, Lainey Wilson, LE SSERAFIM, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, The Smashing Pumpkins and a special performance by Stella Lefty.
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For Day 1, the performer list is: BTS, Cardi B, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Weezer and Zara Larsson.
BTS’ appearance is particularly notable as the group joins the festival lineup alongside Cardi B and Zara Larsson, while veteran rock acts Goo Goo Dolls and Weezer add a different sound to the night. Kenny Chesney rounds out the six-act bill with a country presence.
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival will be broadcast live on both nights, with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET. Fans who cannot attend in person will have multiple ways to follow the performances from home.
The event will be available to watch through Disney+ and Hulu, which will livestream all of the performances and offer subscribers front-row access throughout the festival. The performances will also be broadcast live across iHeartRadio radio stations nationwide, reaching more than 150 markets. Fans can use iHeartRadio to find their local station and listen to the festival as it happens.
Outside T-Mobile Arena, the iHeartRadio House of Music presented by Hyundai will also be open to the public on September 18 and 19 from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT. The free fan experience features interactive rooms inspired by this year’s performers, including dedicated spaces for BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney and Zara Larsson, alongside artist and brand activations.
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