# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready Knoxville! Knox Pop Con 2026 is bringing all the J-Pop & K-Pop vibes live to town!About this EventKnox Pop Con 2026 — East Tennessee's Premier Asian Pop Culture Festival         Experience the first-ever J-Pop concert in Knoxville history at Knox Pop Con 2026! Join 2,500+ fans on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bridgewater Place in Knoxville, Tennessee for an unforgettable evening of live J-Pop and K-Pop performances, anime DJ sets, cosplay competitions, K-Pop dance battles, a JDM car show, and so much more.  LIVE PERFORMANCES  Shihori (しほり) — J-Pop HeadlinerAcclaimed J-Pop singer-songwriter and anime composer with 100+ songs and 13 Gold Discs. Known for her work on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fairy Tail, NieR:Automata, Macross Frontier, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts. Full J-Pop concert, artist panel, and signing sessions. 18M+ YouTube views.  None Like Joshua — MC & Anime RapperYour host for the night with 700M+ YouTube views. The internet's top anime rapper commands the stage between acts, keeping the energy electric from open to close.  NINJ3FF3C7 — VTuber DJ & Anime RaveThe night closes out with a high-energy anime rave DJ set featuring remixes of your favorite anime openings, J-Pop bangers, and K-Pop dance tracks.  K-POP DANCE CREWS  Three incredible K-Pop cover dance crews take the stage:  - Knox K-Pop Group — Knoxville's original K-Pop cover dance crew  - TNT-K — Tennessee's premier K-Pop cover dance team  - starstrucK — Nashville's high-energy K-Pop crew covering Stray Kids,  NewJeans, ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, and SEVENTEEN  YAMA-CON COSPLAY CONTESTThe first-ever YAMA-CON x Knox Pop Con crossover! Presented by YAMA-CON, East Tennessee's beloved anime convention based in Pigeon Forge. Six competition categories:  - Best in Show  - Best Craftsmanship  - Best Performance  - Best Group Cosplay  - Fan Favorite  - Best Debut CosplayAll fandoms welcome. All skill levels celebrated. Stage time for every  contestant.  RANDOM PLAY DANCE (RPD)Knoxville's biggest Random Play Dance ever! 200+ song catalog spanning K-Pop, J-Pop, and anime. No sign-ups required — just jump in and dance! Features girl group rounds, boy group rounds, anime rounds, classic hits, and a Last Dancer Standing survival elimination with prizes.   JDM CAR SHOW — Presented by Subie Crew KnoxvilleJapanese Domestic Market car show featuring Subaru WRX/STI, BRZ, Toyota GR86,  itasha (anime-wrapped cars), custom builds, classic JDM imports, engine bay displays, and audio systems.   MORE ACTIVITIES  - 30+ Vendor Hall & Artist Alley  - K-Pop Photo Card Trading Post  - QR Scavenger Hunt Adventure  - Noraebang Stage (Karaoke)  - Photo Opportunities with Cosplayers and Performers  TICKETS  - General Admission — $30 | Full event access, all performances and activities  - VIP Pass — $125 (Only 125 available) | Priority entry, VIP lounge, exclusive merch, meet-and-greet with Shihori, None Like Joshua, and NINJ3FF3C7  - Daesang Pass — $225 (Only 25 available) | Everything in VIP plus exclusive dinner with Shihori, backstage access, autograph sessions, premium reservedseating, and commemorative limited-edition gift  EVENT DETAILS  - Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026  - Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT  - Venue: Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923  - All Ages Welcome  - Presented by: Knox Pop Con, a Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofit celebrating  Asian pop culture in KnoxvilleGet tickets at knoxpopcon.loveFollow @knoxpopcon on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for announcements, performer reveals, and giveaways.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/knox-pop-con-2026-—-j-pop-and-k-pop-festival-|-knoxville-tn/100001984727567582
- **Event Categories**: anime, music, entertainment, car-shows, contests, festivals, concerts, performances, art, trips-adventures, business, kids, pop, meet-and-greet, karaoke, raves, meetups, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bridgewater Hospitality Collective
- **lat**: 35.9233172
- **long**: -84.0712269
- **full address**: Bridgewater Hospitality Collective, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN being held?
  - **A:** Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Bridgewater Hospitality Collective, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN?
  - **A:** Tickets for Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN are priced at USD 34 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN?
  - **A:** Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN is organized by KNOX POP CON.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Knox Pop Con 2026 — J-Pop & K-Pop Festival | Knoxville TN sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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