NIGHT HIKE 2026 Adds Kaf, Kizuna AI, and 8 More Acts
The second wave puts virtual artists Kaf, Kizuna AI, Sana Natori, and KMNZ at the center of a festival rooted in internet culture, alongside a tribute project marking the 10th anniversary of Vocaloid producer siinamota's passing.
Reporting from 1 source: MoguLive.
TRIBALCON. announced the second wave of performers for NIGHT HIKE 2026 in Makuhari on July 24. Ten acts join, including Kaf, Kizuna AI, Shinichi Osawa, and the Utsu-P meet siinamota tribute project with Sou on guest vocals. Combined with the first wave, 47 acts are confirmed for October 31 and November 1 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9 and 11. Sana Natori and KMNZ, announced earlier, also perform.
The second wave brings the festival to 47 confirmed acts across two days. Kaf and Kizuna AI anchor the virtual artist side, joining first-wave names Sana Natori and KMNZ. The Utsu-P meet siinamota project, a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the Vocaloid producer's passing, performs in a band set with Sou on guest vocals. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the show starts at 12:00 PM on both days. Tickets are on sale now.
- Shinichi Osawa
- Kaf: virtual artist
- Utsu-P meet siinamota: Band Set, Guest Vocal: Sou
- Kento Kochi
- JAMBORIDE: BANVOX & SEKITOVA
- Sasuke Haraguchi: Band Set
- Kizuna AI: virtual artist
- Melty & Mr. Naple & Andromeda-ko from Harumakigohan × Niru Kajitsu × NayutalieN
- okadada
- KOTONOHOUSE
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