Sho Sakurai to Host Major Music Festival in Taipei
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A large-scale music festival, "MUSIC EXPO LIVE," will hold its first overseas performance in Taipei on October 24-25, 2026.
- Hosted by Sho Sakurai of the group Arashi, the event will feature eight popular Asian artists across J-POP and K-POP.
- The festival aims to showcase the diversity of Asian pop culture and foster exchange between artists and fans.
The "MUSIC EXPO LIVE" music festival, which debuted in Tokyo in 2025, is expanding internationally with its first overseas performance scheduled for Taipei's Little Arena on October 24-25, 2026. This move marks a significant step in the festival's global reach and highlights Taipei's growing importance as a hub for major music events in Asia.
Is it really Sho Sakurai!
The event will be hosted by Sho Sakurai, a member of the renowned Japanese group Arashi, who will guide the audience through two days of performances. The lineup boasts eight popular artists from across Asia, spanning J-POP and K-POP genres, including AiNA THE END, ATEEZ, FRUITS ZIPPER, Hearts2Hearts, King & Prince, NCT WISH, Sakurazaka46, and &TEAM. The diverse roster promises a vibrant showcase of contemporary Asian pop culture, from solo artists and idol groups to trending new acts.
NCT WISH is coming for the 6th time this year!
This festival is more than just a concert; it's envisioned as an international stage for Asian pop culture exchange. As Asian music continues to gain global traction, "MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2026 in TAIPEI" is poised to be one of the most anticipated international performances of the autumn. Ticket information will be released on July 22.
Chest-shaking dance! ATEEZ, here I come!
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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