KBK FEST – East European K-Pop Festival takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, with EPEX, YVES and XLOV on the lineup. The festival brings Korean pop performances to the Romanian capital, alongside opening acts Midnight Pearls, Station9 and Irenity.
For visitors coming to Bucharest for K-Pop, the event brings several artists together on the same stage, with a programme that extends beyond the evening concerts. Separate Meet & Greet sessions are scheduled throughout the day for fans holding the corresponding packages.
KBK FEST Programme and Access Times
The merchandise area opens before access to the concert area, while the live performances begin at 18:45.
- 17:00 – Merchandise area opens.
- 18:00 – Concert area opens.
- 18:45 – Live programme begins with Midnight Pearls, Station9 and Irenity, followed by EPEX, YVES and XLOV.
- 21:15 – Closing ceremony.
The organisers advise visitors to follow this updated schedule even if previously issued tickets display a starting time of 20:00. Arriving at the time printed on an older ticket could mean missing part of the programme.
Meet & Greet Sessions
Fans with special benefit packages have a separate schedule:
- 12:30 – VIP and Snapshots access and benefit collection.
- 13:30 – XLOV Meet & Greet.
- 15:40 – EPEX Meet & Greet.
- 22:00 – YVES Meet & Greet.
Access to these sessions is restricted to holders of the corresponding packages. If you have booked an artist interaction, plan your arrival around that activity rather than the evening concert admission time.
Tickets for KBK FEST Bucharest
Tickets and special benefit options are available through the official website, where the organisers also publish the programme and access information.
Check the seating or standing category and any included benefits before completing your purchase. A concert ticket and a package covering artist interactions offer different access, so choose the option that matches the activities you intend to attend. You can check current prices and availability directly on the ticketing page.
EPEX, YVES and XLOV at KBK FEST Bucharest
EPEX, YVES and XLOV are the main names announced for KBK FEST. Midnight Pearls, Station9 and Irenity open the live programme before the three Korean acts take the stage.
Music and choreography are at the centre of the festival, which brings together fans from Romania and across the region. Whether you are travelling specifically for one of the artists or discovering K-Pop concerts for the first time, the shared line-up offers the opportunity to see several performances during the same evening.
Visiting Bucharest for KBK FEST
If you are travelling to Bucharest for the festival, leave enough flexibility in your Sunday plans to accommodate your ticket package. The main concert programme takes place in the evening, but some artist activities begin much earlier, and the YVES Meet & Greet is scheduled after the closing ceremony.
Visitors attending only the concerts can include a walk in Carol Park before entering the venue. Keep the distinction between merchandise access, concert admission and the first performances in mind when planning the afternoon.
How to Get to KBK FEST at Arenele Romane
Arenele Romane is located in Carol Park, at 3 Cuțitul de Argint Street, Bucharest.
When planning your journey or booking a taxi or ride-sharing service, select Arenele Romane as the destination rather than Carol Park. This helps you navigate towards the venue instead of another entrance to the park.
Allow time to reach the entrance and complete admission before your first scheduled activity, especially if you have a VIP, Snapshots, or Meet & Greet package.
