Las Vegas is becoming the center of the music world this weekend as the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival kicks off at T-Mobile Arena with a massive lineup of global superstars.
The two-night festival takes place Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, bringing together some of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop, rock, country and K-pop.
Ryan Seacrest returns as host of the annual event.
A Star-Studded 2026 Lineup
This year’s lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Benson Boone, Ciara, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, LE SSERAFIM, Major Lazer, Muse, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls and Zara Larsson.
Stella Lefty is also scheduled for a special performance.
The wide-ranging lineup makes the festival one of the biggest multi-genre music events taking place in the United States this weekend.
Las Vegas Takes Center Stage
The festival is being held at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with the main show beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT each night.
Fans outside the arena can also visit the iHeartRadio House of Music, a free interactive experience featuring artist-inspired rooms and live entertainment.
The experience runs from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
Fans Can Watch From Across America
Music fans don’t have to be in Las Vegas to follow the festival.
Both nights will be broadcast live across iHeartRadio stations in more than 150 U.S. markets.
Disney+ and Hulu will also livestream the performances, allowing viewers across the country to watch the festival from home.
One of the Biggest Music Weekends of the Year
The iHeartRadio Music Festival has become known for bringing artists from very different genres onto the same stage during one weekend.
With BTS, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Muse, Ciara, Weezer and other major artists on this year’s bill, Las Vegas is set for two packed nights of live music.
Fans will now be watching for standout performances, surprise collaborations and memorable moments as the 2026 festival gets underway.