FNS Music Festival 2026 Announces First Lineup for December Broadcasts

The upcoming 2026 FNS Music Festival, hosted by Masaki Aiba, has officially announced its initial artist lineup featuring 36 musical acts across two nights of broadcasting. The major Japanese music special, airing on Fuji Television, is scheduled for December 2 and December 9, delivering a combined total of eight and a half hours of live performances.

The first night, set for December 2, will include performances by ILLIT, =Love, CORTIS, JO1, Generations, Stray Kids, Snow Man, DA PUMP, Domoto, Naniwa Danshi, Number_i, Nogizaka46, Hana, Yuzu, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Hey! Say! JUMP, and BabyMonster. Additionally, a special medley from the animated hit movie Chiikawa and a performance by M!LK are slated for the opening night.

The second night of the broadcast on December 9 will feature INI, IMP., aiko, Exile, aespa, NCT Dream, &Team, King & Prince, Sakurazaka46, SixTONES, Timelesz, Bullet Train, Monaki, and Riize. Puppetsunsun is also scheduled to perform their latest track, Color, marking a television broadcast debut for the act.

Several groups will be making their first-ever appearances on the program, including EBiDAN, BabyMonster, and CORTIS. The debut appearance by EBiDAN will bring together members from Bullet Train, Super Dragon, One N' Only, GNJ, Buddiis, Icex, and Lienel to perform Yes! Tokyo. Meanwhile, international rookie group CORTIS joins the lineup following a successful year in Japan that included high-profile festival appearances and strong physical album sales.

The festival features several notable milestones and returns for established artists. Snow Man enters the lineup following the million-selling success of their sixth album, Amenity. Exile will return to the FNS stage for the first time in five years, performing their winter staple Lovers Again for the first time on the program since 2018.

Additional performers and special collaborative projects for both nights are expected to be announced by the network at a later date.