The iHeartRadio Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup on June 2, featuring BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer. The two-day event will take place September 18-19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Ryan Seacrest as host. More performers are expected to be announced.
iheartradio music festival dropped its 2026 lineup: bts, cardi b, lainey wilson, benson boone, zara larsson, goo goo dolls, kenny chesney, major lazer, muse, snoop dogg, weezer. two days in vegas, september 18-19, ryan seacrest hosting. more acts tba.
The lineup underscores iHeartRadio's strategy of blending pop, K-pop, country, rock, and EDM to draw a broad audience. BTS's inclusion continues their post-hiatus festival presence, while Cardi B's performance follows her recent album cycle. The festival serves as a bellwether for live music's recovery and cross-genre appeal.
iheart's lineup is a grab bag of genres — bts, cardi, country, rock, edm — designed to sell tickets across fanbases. bts keeps their festival run going post-hiatus; cardi's riding her album momentum. it's a snapshot of where live music is at: big names, big venue, everyone wants a piece.
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