HYBE CINE FEST 2026 Goes Global, Featuring BTS Live Concerts and K-Pop Tour Films Across 60+ Territories

HYBE CINE FEST 2026 is set to embark on its most ambitious iteration yet, expanding its reach to over 60 territories worldwide and transforming into a week-long theatrical event from October 24 to October 31. This marks the festival's significant global expansion, building upon its successful debut in Latin America in 2024 and subsequent growth across Asia in 2025. The initiative, a collaboration between HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant, and Trafalgar Releasing, a leading global event cinema distributor, aims to bring the music and performances of HYBE's prominent artists to a global audience on the big screen.

Global superstars BTS will anchor both the opening and closing of the festival's film schedule. The festival will commence with BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUENOS AIRES: LIVE VIEWING, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience the group's first-ever live broadcast from South America, specifically capturing their inaugural performance in Argentina. This highly anticipated screening is scheduled for October 24 in the Americas and October 25 in all other participating regions. The festival will culminate with BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN SÃO PAULO: LIVE VIEWING, which documents the electrifying finale of the band's Latin American tour leg. This closing film is slated for October 30 in the Americas and October 31 across the rest of the world. Notably, both of these BTS live viewing events are designated for specific broadcast times, ensuring a shared, synchronous viewing experience for fans, rather than being available throughout the festival's entire run.

Complementing the BTS live viewings, the festival will feature three full-length concert films spotlighting other highly popular HYBE artists. SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR 'NEW_' will provide an in-depth look at the 13-member group as they navigate a new chapter following their 10th anniversary, with the tour's theme emphasizing constant reinvention. TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT : TOMORROW' documents the journey of the five-member group's fourth world tour, skillfully blending narrative-driven staging with the dynamic live performances that have captivated their dedicated fanbase, known as MOA. Rounding out the film lineup is ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA', which revisits the group's impactful Seoul concert that served as the launchpad for their tour. This film is set to highlight ENHYPEN's sharp choreography, compelling live band arrangements, and the distinct vampire-themed universe that has become central to their artistic identity.

To further enhance the fan experience, select cinemas across North America and Europe will participate in the festival's Special Location program. These venues will host dedicated fan zones, interactive photo walls, and exclusive pop-up shops, creating immersive environments that extend the festival's excitement beyond the cinematic screenings. The global expansion of HYBE CINE FEST signifies a growing international appetite for K-pop content presented in cinematic formats, reflecting the genre's increasing cultural influence and commercial power on a worldwide scale.