The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival brought two nights of performances and appearances from major names across pop, hip-hop, K-pop, country and rock at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 18 and 19. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival featured BTS, Cardi B, LE SSERAFIM, Zara Larsson, Benson Boone, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, Kenny Chesney, Muse, Major Lazer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer and Goo Goo Dolls, along with a special performance from Stella Lefty.

BTS closed the first night of the festival with a set featuring songs from its latest album, “ARIRANG,” alongside established hits. RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook performed “SWIM,” “2.0,” “MIC Drop” and “FYA” during the group’s return to the iHeartRadio Music Festival stage. Photos from the performance captured the seven members throughout the set.

Cardi B also performed on the first night, appearing in a sparkling zebra-print bodysuit with red fringe. Her set included “WAP,” “Bodak Yellow,” “Up,” “AH HA,” “Finesse,” “I Like It,” “Taki Taki,” “ErrTime,” “Bodega Baddie” and “Pretty & Petty.” The performance came as Cardi continues work on new music and has discussed plans for a large tour in 2027.

Zara Larsson was another first-night performer, bringing “Midnight Sun,” “Blue Moon,” “Pretty Ugly” and “Lush Life” to the Las Vegas stage. During “Lush Life,” Larsson invited a fan onto the stage to participate in the dance associated with the song.

The second night featured the first iHeartRadio Music Festival appearance by LE SSERAFIM. The group performed “Made My Night,” “BOOMPALA,” “SPAGHETTI” and “CRAZY” during its set, joining Benson Boone, Ciara, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg and The Smashing Pumpkins on the second-night lineup.

Snoop Dogg closed the second night with a set that included “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang,” “Gin and Juice,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Who Am I (What’s My Name?),” “Beautiful,” “The Next Episode” and “California Gurls.” He also surprised the audience by bringing Wiz Khalifa onstage for “Young, Wild & Free” before Khalifa performed “See You Again.”

Benson Boone opened the second night with performances including “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” “Electric Blue,” “Slow it Down” and “Beautiful Things,” while Kenny Chesney opened the festival’s first night with “Beer in Mexico.” Goo Goo Dolls performed songs including “Slide,” “Black Balloon” and “Iris,” while the festival also featured sets from Weezer and other artists across the two-night event.

Alongside the stage performances, photographers captured artists and guests on the festival’s blue carpet, including BTS, LE SSERAFIM, Benson Boone, Muse, the Goo Goo Dolls and Weezer. The festival also returned with the House of Music presented by Hyundai, an immersive mixed-reality experience inspired by performers including BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney and Zara Larsson.

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival has now concluded, with additional footage and highlights set to remain available to audiences through iHeartRadio’s platforms. Disney+ and Hulu served as the official streaming destinations during the festival, and a special featuring highlights from the two-day event is scheduled to begin streaming on both services Oct. 1.