Knox Pop Con 2026.J-Pop. K-Pop. Anime. Cosplay.Was Live.
East Tennessee's premier Asian pop culture festival was an unforgettable celebration on May 2, 2026 at Bridgewater Place. Thank you to every attendee, performer, vendor, sponsor, and volunteer who made it happen — KPC 2027 details coming soon.
KPC 2026 has ended · KPC 2027 details TBA
The day, in pictures.
Doors at 3 PM, lights down at 10. 77 moments from the day Knoxville got its first J-Pop concert, its biggest Random Play Dance, and 750+ fans inside Bridgewater Place.
Photos by the KPC community. Special thanks to everyone who shared their lens with us.
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.
Tickets from $30 · VIP from $125
The Voices, Beats & Energy of KPC 2026
The artists headlining your night — from anime rap to VTuber DJ sets.
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.
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.
See all 3 headliners live — tickets from $30
4X Kendama World Champion — Live.
The greatest freestyle kendama player in history brings his craft to the KPC stage.
けん玉Bonz Atron
4X Kendama World Champion and 3X Freestyle World Champion. He picked up a kendama at a house party and two years later won the first-ever World Cup in Japan. Live performance, interactive workshop, and jam session at KPC 2026.
4 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.
K-Pop cover dance from Knoxville and Nashville's best — plus Random Play Dance for everyone.
폭발TNT-K
Nashville's K-Pop cover dance crew that exudes energy, stamina, excitement, confidence, and fun — plus an interactive Random Play Dance.
녹스Knox K-Pop Group
Knoxville-based performance group founded by Asami. One of the few crews blending both K-Pop and J-Pop choreography in their high-energy dance showcases. The soul of Knox Pop Con.
별StarstrucK
A group of friends who love K-pop and love to dance. Bringing high-energy covers for everyone to enjoy.
춤EquiKnox
Audition-based K-pop dance cover group in Knoxville, TN. Preparing covers for YouTube and live performances — excited to share their passion for dance and K-pop at KPC 2026.
Know the Chorus? Jump In.
Knoxville's biggest RPD — 200+ K-Pop, J-Pop & anime songs. No sign-up. No audition. Just dance.
ランダムRandom Play Dance
200+ songs play at random. Know the choreography? Jump into the circle and dance. Open RPD for everyone, themed rounds (girl group, boy group, anime, classics), survival elimination with prizes for the Last Dancer Standing. The most participatory event at KPC 2026.
Dance all day for $30 — survival round prizes included
Not Just a Concert — It's a Full Festival
JDM car culture meets anime cosplay. Two signature events you won't find anywhere else.
浮世Subie Crew Knoxville
Knoxville's own Subaru and JDM enthusiast community hosts the official car show at KPC 2026. Itasha builds, rally-bred WRXs, BRZs, and JDM imports on full display — where Japanese car culture meets anime and K-Pop.
山YAMA-CON Cosplay Contest
East Tennessee's beloved YAMA-CON brings their legendary cosplay contest to KPC 2026. Six competition categories, prizes worth competing for, and a stage built for your best cosplay. All skill levels welcome.
All this for $30. VIP access from $125.
Local Talent. Real Energy.
Rising performers from our community — bringing their passion to the KPC stage.
星Starzie
Tennessee's own kaigai idol — upbeat J-Pop energy, cosplay charm, and a mission to make everyone smile. Turn your light sticks to pink and enjoy the vibes.
キャスKas Raines
A self-taught dancer bringing a fun summer vibe setlist centering confidence and women empowerment — Queencard, I Love My Body, and more.
街気FunkyAzhido
A Knoxville-born street dancer premieres “Trash,” a 4-min Gachiakuta tribute to Luci4 Sigilkore Mix — bostaff + martial arts + video game moves in her signature Street Chi style.
Get Your Tickets
Secure your spot at East Tennessee's biggest Asian pop culture festival.
General Admission
$30
Full-day access with all performances, vendor hall, and events
VIP Pass
$125
Early venue access at 2 PM for sound checks, dedicated VIP volunteer, VIP lounge, priority entry, exclusive merch & meet-and-greets
Limited run — once they're gone, they're gone
Daesang Pass
$225
Early venue access at 2 PM for sound checks, dedicated Daesang team, exclusive dinner with Shihori, backstage access & more
The ultimate experience — extremely limited
Want to be part of the magic?
We're now accepting volunteer applications for KPC 2026. Join our crew and help bring the biggest Asian pop culture event in East Tennessee to life.
Apply to Volunteer ✦What's New for 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
First Time at a Convention?
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