Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, and ≒JOY Lead IRC 2026 A/W Lineup
IRC continues to expand as a twice-yearly event fusing idol performance and fashion, with a new global outreach vision and a theme centered on growth.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
The fourth IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION (IRC) will take place on September 20, 2026 at Yokohama Arena. The first wave of performers includes Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, and ≒JOY, who will appear on both the live stage and a special fashion stage. Advance ticket sales begin June 25. The event theme is 'GROWTH' and the new vision is 'GO GLOBAL.'
The fourth IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION, now held twice a year, returns on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Yokohama Arena. Organizer YOAKE entertainment announced the first wave of performers for IRC 2026 AUTUMN/WINTER: Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, and ≒JOY. Each group will perform on the live stage and take part in a 'Special Fashion Stage' that combines idol culture with runway presentation.
Advance ticket applications for official service members open Thursday, June 25 at 11:30 AM. The event adopts the new vision 'GO GLOBAL' and the theme 'GROWTH,' aiming to broadcast Japanese idol culture internationally. YOAKE entertainment is a joint venture of Asovision, TWIN PLANET, W TOKYO, and Y&N Brothers.
- Hinatazaka46: live stage and fashion stage performer
- FRUITS ZIPPER: live stage and fashion stage performer
- CANDY TUNE: live stage and fashion stage performer
- ≒JOY: live stage and fashion stage performer
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