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Music Bank is coming to Barcelona

K-Pop is about to make history in Spain.

On September 12, 2026, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona will host Music Bank for the very first time, as part of the show's world tour. The event is organized by Korean Power, Sonde3 and L.A. Rock Entertainment, in partnership with KBS.

A stacked Lineup
The Barcelona debut brings a strong lineup: ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, xikers, NCT WISH, CORTIS and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, hosted by actor and singer Park Bo-gum.

It's a rare chance to see established acts and rising groups share the same stage in one night.

This marks the 5th time Music Bank has toured Europe, confirming the growing appetite for K-Pop on the continent.

An iconic venue
Built in 1929 and famous for hosting the 1992 Olympics, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is one of Barcelona's most historic venues — now set to welcome fans from across the world for a single unforgettable night.

KFM Radio will be covering it
KFM Radio will be following this event closely in the coming weeks, with dedicated editorial coverage ahead of September 12.

Stay tuned — this is shaping up to be one of Europe's biggest K-Pop nights of 2026.

Tickets are still available for this historic night!

You can get yours via the official Korean Power website: koreanpower.es/2026.

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&Team to perform at Grammy Museum’s ‘Global Spin Live’

Friday, July 17, 2026, 09:42 AM

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Cortis promises unforgettable moments on first tour ‘Put Your Phone Down’

Friday, July 17, 2026, 09:16 AM

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Why Spanish is becoming more common in K-pop

Friday, July 17, 2026, 08:54 AM

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Yonhap

S. Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high of US$257.48 mln in H1

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(2nd LD) Agencies, producers pledge to cap actors' fees for state-supported films

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 09:35 AM

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