The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival will feature an exceptional lineup. On Tuesday, June 2, iHeartMedia unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform at the annual two-day event, led by BTS, Cardi B, Benson Boone, Muse, Zara Larsson, Snoop Dogg, Weezer, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer and Goo Goo Dolls.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival will return to Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 18 and 19. Additional performers are expected to be announced in the coming months.
This year’s lineup arrives during a particularly busy period for BTS. The global superstars are currently in the midst of their massive ARIRANG World Tour, their first full-scale trek since completing mandatory military service. Launched on April 9 in Goyang, the tour spans more than 86 dates across 34 cities and 23 countries through 2027, making it the group’s most ambitious live run to date.
Demand for BTS has remained at historic levels throughout the comeback cycle. Concerts across South Korea, North America and Europe sold out within hours, while additional Latin American dates were added in April following overwhelming demand. Their appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival gives fans another opportunity to see the group during one of the most successful touring eras of their career.
Cardi B will also bring significant momentum into Las Vegas. The rapper recently wrapped her Little Miss Drama Tour in April after 35 consecutive sold-out arena shows across North America. Supporting her sophomore album Am I the Drama?, the trek sold 453,000 tickets and grossed $70 million, becoming the highest-grossing debut arena tour ever mounted by a female rapper.
Meanwhile, Muse continue building anticipation for their upcoming tenth studio album The Wow! Signal, scheduled for release on June 26. Benson Boone remains one of pop’s fastest-rising stars, while Zara Larsson arrives fresh off the success of her Midnight Sun era.
According to iHeartMedia, the event will once again reach audiences far beyond the arena. More than 150 radio stations nationwide will broadcast the performances live, while Disney+ and Hulu will serve as the festival’s official streaming partners, giving subscribers access to both nights from home.
Eligible Capital One cardholders can access a special presale beginning June 10 before tickets become available to the general public on June 12 through AXS. Cardholders will also have access to an exclusive pre-show event featuring a private Weezer performance.
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