Knox Pop Con 2026.The Second Annual Festival.
East Tennessee's largest celebration of K-Pop, J-Pop, anime, and Asian culture. Where fans stop hiding and start belonging.
KPC 2026 has ended · 750+ fans joined us
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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.
Relive the day — KPC 2026 recap
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.
Relive the day — see the KPC 2026 recap
3 Crews. 1 Stage. Non-Stop Energy.
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.
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.
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 joins—instant crews
Workshops
Korean basics, calligraphy, dance lessons
Food Court
Authentic Asian cuisine from local spots
Real Stories
“I'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.”
“My daughter found her people here. She went from 'weird anime kid' to confident community leader.”
“The professionalism and genuine care is remarkable. Real youth development work happening here.”
Plan Your Day
May 2, 2026
Knox Pop Con 2026 took place at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors opened at 3:00 PM and the event ran until 10:00 PM EDT.
- 3:00 PM — 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 a wrap — thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable. Be part of East Tennessee's cultural movement in 2027, whether you attend, perform, volunteer, or sponsor — there's a place for you.
Stay updated on lineup announcements and event details: