2026닅·2026年·ANIME CON
East Tennessee's Anime Convention

Knox Pop Con 2026.J-Pop. K-Pop. Anime. Cosplay.It happened.

Knoxville's first full-scale anime convention — live J-Pop concert, anime DJ rave, K-Pop dance battle, cosplay contest, JDM car show & 30+ vendors. One ticket. One night. Everything.

May 2, 2026
Bridgewater Place
3PM–10PM

Knox Pop Con 2026 has wrapped — KPC 2027 details coming later this year

See the KPC 2026 Recap →
That's a wrapKnox Pop Con 2026 happened on May 2, 2026Thank you for an unforgettable day. Knox Pop Con 2027 details coming soon.
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🎤J-Pop Headliner🎙️Live MC🎧Anime DJ💃4 Dance Crews🚗JDM Car Show🪡Cosplay Contest🏪39 Vendors

🎌First J-Pop Concert in Knoxville History🎌

HeadlinerLive J-Pop Concert
Shihori — J-Pop singer-songwriter performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
J-Pop · Anisong · Live Concert

しほりShihori

The voice behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fairy Tail, Macross Frontier, and League of Legends. 100+ songs. 13 Gold Discs. Her first-ever Tennessee performance — a full J-Pop concert, artist panel, and signing sessions.

100+ Songs13 Gold Discs18M+ Views
Meet Shihori→
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Fairy Tail·Macross Frontier·NieR:Automata·League of Legends·Momoiro Clover Z·Nana Mizuki·Buono!·AFK Journey·Omega Strikers·Cowboy Bebop·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Fairy Tail·Macross Frontier·NieR:Automata·League of Legends·

Relive the day — KPC 2026 recap

§01 / 音 The Lineup3 headliners
Your Host & Headliners

The Voices, Beats & Energy of KPC 2026

The artists headlining your night — from anime rap to VTuber DJ sets.

Featured DJ & ProducerLive DJ Set
NINJ3FF3C7 — VTuber DJ and anime producer performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
Anime DJ · Producer · VTuber

忍者NINJ3FF3C7

The producer behind viral anime raps for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Blue Exorcist. VTuber DJ bringing anime rave culture to life — live DJ set, cosplay dance party, and meet-and-greet.

Anime Rap ProducerVTuber DJLive Rave Set
Meet NINJ3FF3C7→
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Attack on Titan·Jujutsu Kaisen·Blue Exorcist·Deltarune·Golden Wind·None Like Joshua·WeTouchGrass·Chrysalism·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Attack on Titan·Jujutsu Kaisen·Blue Exorcist·Deltarune·Golden Wind·None Like Joshua·
Your MC & Performing ArtistLive Concert
None Like Joshua — anime rapper and event MC performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
Anime Rap · Hip-Hop · Event MC

NLJNone Like Joshua

The world's fastest anime rapper with 200M+ YouTube views and 500K+ subscribers. Raps for Naruto, JoJo's, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball & more. Your KPC 2026 MC — live concert, crowd-shaking energy, and meet-and-greet.

200M+ Views500K+ Subs48+ Conventions
Meet None Like Joshua→
Naruto·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Demon Slayer·Dragon Ball·My Hero Academia·Jujutsu Kaisen·Rick and Morty·One Piece·Attack on Titan·Seven Deadly Sins·Naruto·JoJo's Bizarre Adventure·Demon Slayer·Dragon Ball·My Hero Academia·Jujutsu Kaisen·

KPC 2026 featured all 3 headliners live — KPC 2027 details coming later this year

§02 / 舞 The Dance Stage4 crews
The Dance Stage

4 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.

Dance CrewNashville
TNT-K — Nashville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
K-Pop Dance · Cover Crew · Nashville

폭발TNT-K

Nashville's K-Pop cover dance crew — energy, stamina, excitement, confidence, and fun — plus an interactive Random Play Dance.

Audition-Based Crew6 Seasons ActiveNashville TN
Meet TNT-K→
Dance CrewKnoxville
Knox K-Pop Group — Knoxville K-Pop cover dance crew performing at Knox Pop Con 2026
K-Pop Dance · Cover Crew · Knoxville

녹스Knox K-Pop Group

Knoxville-based performance group. One of the few crews blending K-Pop and J-Pop choreography. The soul of Knox Pop Con.

50+ DancersKnoxville NativeKPC Resident Crew
Meet Knox K-Pop Group→
§03 / 祭 What's Included7 experiences
One Ticket Gets You In

Seven Experiences. One Night.

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Live J-Pop Concert
Shihori performs anime hits from Fairy Tail, JoJo’s, NieR:Automata, Macross Frontier & more. First J-Pop concert in Knoxville history.
🎙️
Anime Rap & Live MC
None Like Joshua — 700M+ YouTube views, 48+ conventions. Your MC for the night, performing live anime rap.
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Anime Rave DJ Set
NINJ3FF3C7 closes the night with an anime & VTuber-inspired DJ set. Expect anime openings, J-Core, and crowd energy.
💃
K-Pop Random Play Dance
Four dance crews — TNT-K, Knox K-Pop Group, StarstrucK & EquiKnox — plus an open Random Play Dance. No experience needed.
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YAMA-CON Cosplay Contest
ICG-standard cosplay competition across 6 categories. Judged by YAMA-CON’s veteran team (est. 2012). Cash prizes.
🚗
JDM Car Show
Subie Crew Knoxville hosts a JDM & itasha car show. Modified builds, anime wraps, and photo ops.
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30+ Vendors & Artist Alley
Anime merch, original fan art, collectibles, photo cards, and Asian cuisine — all under one roof.
501(c)(3) NonprofitCandid Platinum Seal
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Good to Know

Knox Pop Con 2026 was a full anime and Asian pop culture convention held May 2, 2026 at Bridgewater Place in Knoxville, TN. It ran from 3 PM to 10 PM and featured live concerts, dance performances, a cosplay contest, JDM car show, and 30+ vendors. The third annual KPC is coming in 2027.
Knox Pop Con 2026 has already taken place, so tickets for that event are no longer available. KPC 2027 details, including pricing, will be announced later this year.
Headliners include J-Pop singer-songwriter Shihori (Fairy Tail, JoJo’s, NieR:Automata), anime rapper None Like Joshua (700M+ YouTube views) as MC, and VTuber DJ NINJ3FF3C7. K-Pop dance crews TNT-K, Knox K-Pop Group, StarstrucK, and EquiKnox round out the lineup with live showcases and a Random Play Dance.
Yes. Knox Pop Con is an all-ages event run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Children under 10 get in free with a ticketed adult.
Knox Pop Con 2026 was held at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors opened at 3 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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The full calendar of K-Pop and anime events in Knoxville.
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First-Timer's Guide
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K-Pop Dance Classes
$10 weekly classes in Knoxville — learn choreography from BTS, BLACKPINK & more.
The 2026 Recap

Knoxville's Anime Convention Delivered on May 2, 2026.

  • Live J-Pop concert by Shihori — first ever in Knoxville
  • Anime rap by None Like Joshua — 700M+ views
  • Anime rave DJ set by NINJ3FF3C7
  • K-Pop Random Play Dance with 4 crews
  • YAMA-CON cosplay contest — cash prizes
  • JDM car show by Subie Crew Knoxville
  • 30+ vendors — merch, art, food
  • All ages — 501(c)(3) community event
See the KPC 2026 RecapGet 2027 Updates