Knox Pop Con 2026.Annual FestivalLive.
East Tennessee's largest celebration of K-Pop, J-Pop, anime, and Asian culture. Where fans stop hiding and start belonging.
Tickets from $30 Β· VIP from $125
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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 β a full J-Pop concert, artist panel, and signing sessions.
Tickets from $30 Β· VIP from $125
The Voices, Beats & Energy of KPC 2026
The artists headlining your night β from anime rap to VTuber DJ sets.
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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 β live DJ set, cosplay dance party, and meet-and-greet.
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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 β live concert, crowd-shaking energy, and meet-and-greet.
See all 3 headliners live β tickets from $30
4 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.
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Nashville's K-Pop cover dance crew that exudes energy, stamina, excitement, confidence, and fun β plus an interactive Random Play Dance.
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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.
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A group of friends who love K-pop and love to dance. Bringing high-energy covers for everyone to enjoy.
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Audition-based K-pop dance cover group in Knoxville, TN. Preparing covers for YouTube and live performances β excited to share their passion for dance and K-pop at KPC 2026.
Kaigai Idol Energy
Tennessee's own kaigai idol brings J-Pop positivity to the stage.
Starzie
Tennessee-based cosplay and kaigai idol specializing in upbeat J-Pop covers and original choreography. Bringing light sticks, positive vibes, and idol energy to the Spotlight Stage.
A Day of Discovery
Main Stage
K-Pop dance, live performances, cultural showcases
Vendor Hall
Asian snacks, merch, handmade crafts
Cosplay Contest
Anime, K-Pop inspired fashion show
Random Dance
Music drops, everyone joinsβinstant crews
Workshops
Korean basics, calligraphy, dance lessons
Food Court
Authentic Asian cuisine from local spots
Real Stories
βI've loved K-Pop since 7th grade but never told anyone. At Knox Pop Con, I met 50 other kids from Knox County who love the same groups. I'm not hiding it anymore.β
βMy daughter found her people here. She went from 'weird anime kid' to confident community leader.β
βThe professionalism and genuine care is remarkable. Real youth development work happening here.β
Plan Your Day
May 2, 2026
Knox Pop Con 2026 takes place at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors open at 3:00 PM and the event runs until 10:00 PM EDT.
- 3:00 PM β 10:00 PM EDT
- Main stage performances throughout
- Vendor marketplace open all day
- Workshops on rolling schedule
- Family-friendly, all ages welcome
- Full accessibility accommodations
Ready to Belong?
Knox Pop Con 2026 is coming. Be part of East Tennessee's cultural movement. Whether you attend, perform, volunteer, or sponsor β there's a place for you.
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