RIIZE (라이즈) have been announced for “TMA (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS) 2026” (in the third-wave lineup, Jul 28). It takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. This page is a practical trip guide for BRIIZE heading to Busan from abroad to catch RIIZE on the TMA stage — how to reach the venue, how to lock in a hotel, and the handy services for the day, written by someone who has lived in Busan and kept strictly to the practical.
✨ RIIZE × TMA 2026 — Key Info
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Venue: Busan Asiad Main Stadium (Metro Line 3, Sports Complex Station / capacity ~50,000)
Performing: RIIZE — confirmed in the third-wave lineup announced Jul 28 (official X)
Others in the third wave: ILLIT, NMIXX, Lim Young-woong, and TREASURE (17 acts in total across waves 1–3, with more to come)
Lineup: all 17 acts confirmed on Jul 30 (no further additions)
Tickets: not yet announced
No Tickets Yet — But There’s Plenty to Do While You Wait
Tickets and the viewing method for 2026 haven’t been announced yet. Past Korea-hosted editions (2022 Seoul, 2023 Incheon) gathered audiences by application/lottery rather than a paid general sale, and it’s not yet clear which route 2026 will take. Always confirm via the official site and official X, and be very careful of scams offering “pre-sale” tickets or resale in the event’s name.
That said, a fan trip is really won before the tickets — with your hotel and your transport. September 19 also happens to fall over Japan’s Silver Week holiday, so demand from regular holiday travel overlaps with the TMA crowd and Busan hotels are likely to fill up even earlier than usual. Three things to do while you wait for ticket news:
✅ Do these three now
① Provisionally book a hotel on a free-cancellation rate (drop it for free if plans change)
② Start watching flight prices (first-day-of-holiday flights climb fast)
③ Line up your entry prep and eSIM → trip-booking prep checklist
Where to Stay: Somewhere You Can Get Back to from Sports Complex Station
The venue’s nearest stop is Metro Line 3’s Sports Complex Station, so the rule for picking a hotel is “an area you can get back to with one transfer or fewer after the show.” A great pick is Seomyeon (Line 1, transfer at Yeonsan, about 26 min; plenty of food open late, and it pairs well with the post-show crowd-avoidance routes). Areas along Line 3 like Yeonsan or Suyeong get you home with no transfer at all. Haeundae has lots of hotel options but is a little farther, around 39 min with a transfer at Suyeong.
On a big-concert day, rooms sell out starting nearest the venue. The standard move is to provisionally book now on a free-cancellation rate, then adjust once you have your ticket result.
Venue Access: Getting There Is Easy — the Trick Is Getting Back
Getting there is simple: from Gimhae Airport take the Light Rail + Line 3, or from the city just take Line 3 to Sports Complex Station. The tricky part is after the show — for a 50,000-capacity concert, long lines form just to get into the station. Routes by station, post-show crowd-avoidance shortcuts, and what to do if you can’t catch a taxi are all covered on the dedicated venue-access page.
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Traveling heavy (fan banners, slogans, souvenirs…)? A private airport transfer makes the round trip so much easier → Gimhae Airport private transfer (Klook).
Day-of Services: Travel Light to the Show
The single most useful thing on the day is not carrying big bags. Stadium shows often have baggage limits (check the official rules), and a suitcase simply can’t move through a crowd of 50,000. If your check-out and the concert fall on the same day, a hotel ⇄ airport luggage delivery service lets you leave your hotel and head to the venue empty-handed.
Tip: top up your transit card (T-money, etc.) with the round trip loaded before you set out — the top-up machines get long lines after the show.
Make the Most of Busan Too (It’s a Long Weekend)
Since September 19 is the start of a long weekend, it’s an easy date to add a night or two on either side and fold in some Busan sightseeing. To hit the classics efficiently, a one-day tour is the way to go. Just note that the following week (Sep 24–26) is Korea’s Chuseok holiday, when more independently-run shops close than usual.
The Lineup Is Now Confirmed (17 Acts)
RIIZE were in Wave 3 — which turned out to be the final wave. On July 30 the full lineup was locked at 17 acts (no further additions). For the confirmed 17-act list, the ticketing method, and the timetable, we keep the TMA 2026 Busan complete guide updated as news comes in.
