ACON 2026 reveals special cover stages and lineup in Taipei

ACON 2026, the official pre-show event for the Asia Artist Awards, has unveiled its lineup and special stages ahead of its summer event in Taipei.

The show will take place at NTSU Arena and be hosted by ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin, who returns as MC after leading previous AAA editions. Alongside hosting, he will also perform a solo cover of Karencici’s “Hard to Say.”

The lineup includes MEOVV, Xdinary Heroes, Yena, CLOSE YOUR EYES, KISS OF LIFE, NEXZ, and QWER, with several artists preparing exclusive cover stages for the event.

A highlight will be a collaborative stage between CLOSE YOUR EYES and NEXZ, reinterpreting iconic Michael Jackson tracks. The performance will feature “Dangerous,” “Beat It,” and a joint stage of “Thriller.”

Other covers include MEOVV performing BTS’s “Dynamite,” KISS OF LIFE covering BIGBANG’s “BAE BAE,” and QWER reworking Mayday’s “Love-ing.” NEXZ will also take on a hit song by GOT7, while Yena is preparing a surprise cover popular in Taiwan.

With a mix of K-pop hits and global classics, ACON 2026 offers a diverse setlist that may appeal to international fans, including those in Europe following the AAA season.

Taipei, Taiwan — NTSU Arena (2026-07-25)