K-Pop Festival Hello, Melbourne Unveils Line-up For 2026 Debut Event

Earlier this week, it was announced that a new K-pop festival, 안녕, MELBOURNE (“Hello, Melbourne”), would make its debut in 2026.

Today, festival promoters APPLEWOOD have revealed the leading acts who will perform at the inaugural event. Three beloved K-pop acts, boy bands ENHYPEN and TREASURE, and singer-songwriter Taemin, have been announced as next year’s performers.

“We’re thrilled to announce that a rising K-pop festival is officially coming to Melbourne,” said festival promoters APPLEWOOD in a social media post today.

They added, “Get ready for an incredible celebration of music and culture! Brought to you by APPLEWOOD, see you in March 2026.”

Hello, Melbourne will take place at the Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, 14 March. Fans can purchase tickets on Tuesday, 16 December, at 12 pm AEDT via Megatix.

Two ticketing options are available for punters, including GA Area 1 and 2 and VIP Area 1 and 2. Ticket prices start at $249.90 for general admission, and VIP tickets will cost $349.90. You can find more ticketing information here.

Hello, Melbourne will be produced by the team behind major Australian music festivals, such as Wildlands and Beyond The Valley, with APPLEWOOD partnering with local promoters Untitled Group to make the new festival a reality.

APPLEWOOD has presented concert tours featuring some of the most prominent K-pop artists in the world, including BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, BAEKHYUN, LE SSERAFIM, GFRIEND, and G-DRAGON.

Since its launch in 2013, APPLEWOOD has become a globally renowned entertainment leader, having produced over 120 concerts and amassed more than 750,000 attendees across 18 countries.

Their portfolio includes massive events, such as BLACKPINK’s 2019 World Tour, which featured six sold-out arena shows in Bangkok and a stadium-scale production broadcast to millions of fans worldwide.

APPLEWOOD has already developed a strong international footprint in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Now, it’s Australia’s turn.

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