January 3rd, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan | Team RJHH
The first lineup for POP YOURS 2026 has officially been announced. The festival will take place on April 3 (Friday), April 4 (Saturday), and April 5 (Sunday), 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. Next year, POP YOURS will celebrate its 5th anniversary. Over the years, the festival has grown steadily. It is now recognized as one of the largest hip-hop festivals in Japan. Tickets have sold out every year, and in 2026, the event will expand even further. For the first time, POP YOURS will be held over three days. In addition, the venue will be larger than ever. The festival will move from Halls 9–11 to Exhibition Halls 1–6, making POP YOURS 2026 the biggest edition in its history.
Headliners and the first wave of artists
With the first announcement, 37 artists have been revealed. The headliners are:
- DAY 1: LANA / DAY 2: 千葉雄喜 / DAY 3: KEIJU
As in previous years, notable stage productions are planned for each headliner’s performance. The lineup also includes many prominent names from the Japanese hip-hop scene, such as ISSUGI, WILYWNKA, STUTS Orchestra, Daichi Yamamoto, SALU, ANARCHY, Kohjiya, NENE, and Tete, with more artists to be announced soon.
Ticket pre-orders officially started on December 17 through a lottery system. In addition to standard tickets, popular options are available again this year. These include the Gold Ticket, which grants access to a dedicated area near the stage. There is also a limited-edition ticket that comes with a special collaboration T-shirt from the streetwear brand BlackEyePatch. Both the Gold Tickets and the T-shirt bundle tickets are limited in quantity, making them highly competitive.
Special YouTube program
At the same time, POP YOURS announced a special program on its official YouTube channel. On December 20, a highlight video featuring artists who performed at the past four editions of POP YOURS will be released.
POP YOURS 2026 – Event details
- Dates: April 3 (Fri), April 4 (Sat), April 5 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 1–6
- Opening: 9:30 / Start: 11:00
- Organizer: Space Shower Network Inc.
- Supported by: Spotify
With its expanded format and strong lineup, POP YOURS 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important hip-hop events in Japan next year.
