K-Pop World Festival 2026 USA Regional Round Dance Competition

Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

We're excited to invite you to the K-Pop World Festival 2026 USA Regional Round Dance Competition at Drexel University! This very special event is hosted by Drexel's Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, and the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Philadelphia. We will be joined by 6 ABC's Nydia Han, who will serve as the emcee for this event!

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, come watch K-Pop dance teams and soloists perform and compete for cash prizes, plus a chance to compete internationally. This competition is the largest K-Pop dance contest in the eastern United States. The contest will span the original 13 states to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Bring your friends and join us for a fun night! Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and performances will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Drexel Main Building Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required, so come on out and cheer on your favorite performers!

If you and your friends want to compete, please complete our application to participate no later than April 20. See the attached flyer for more information.

Contact Information

Department of Global Studies, Modern Languages
kpop@drexel.edu