MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Announces 12 Performing Artists
The performer lineup confirms that MAJ 2026 is treating the Grand Ceremony as a concert event independent of the competitive awards, with a mix of domestic stars and international names like Sam Smith.
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, Japan's largest international music awards, will hold its Grand Ceremony on June 13, 2026, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event announced 12 performing artists including Fujii Kaze, Kenshi Yonezu, Sakanaction, Sam Smith, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with special guests LiSA, TAKUMA, and Aina the End. The ceremony will be broadcast live on NHK and streamed worldwide via YouTube.
The Grand Ceremony of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, set for June 13 at the new TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Odaiba, has revealed its full performer roster. Twelve acts will take the stage regardless of whether they win in their categories. The lineup includes Fujii Kaze, Kenshi Yonezu, Sakanaction, HANA, MISAMO, Sam Smith, Chanmina, Hitsujibungaku, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, who will be joined by special guests LiSA, TAKUMA of 10-FEET, and Aina the End. The ceremony will air live on NHK General TV and NHK BS Premium 4K, with a worldwide stream on YouTube and simulcasts on Lemino, ABEMA, and radiko.
- Fujii Kaze
- HANA
- MISAMO
- Sam Smith
- Sakanaction
- Chanmina
- Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with Special Guests [LiSA, TAKUMA (10-FEET), Aina the End]
- Hitsujibungaku
- Kenshi Yonezu
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