What to know
- South Korean music festival Waterbomb is officially coming to Toronto for the first time in 2027.
- The festival is known for its star-studded K-pop lineups, water fights, and massive water cannons.
- Past performers have included aespa’s Karina, TWICE’s Nayeon, Jeon Somi, J.Y. Park, and 2NE1.
- An official Toronto lineup and venue have yet to be announced, but early access registration is already underway.
One of South Korea’s biggest music festivals is making a splash in Toronto — that’s right, Waterbomb is officially coming to the city next year!
Last week, the iconic music festival announced that it will be making its Toronto debut in 2027, bringing its signature mix of K-pop performances, water fights, and massive water cannons to the city for the very first time.
The festival brings together some of the world’s biggest K-pop stars for an unforgettable experience, where fans can enjoy live music while cooling off with plenty of water-soaked fun under the summer sun.
Over the years, Waterbomb has become a major destination for fans hoping to see some of the music industry’s biggest performers. Past lineups have featured the likes of Karina of aespa, Nayeon of TWICE, J.Y. Park, Jeon Somi, 2NE1, and many more.
So far, an official lineup for the Toronto festival has not been announced, but registration for early access is already underway.
Waterbomb expands across North America
The Toronto announcement also marks a major step for the festival’s expansion into North America. Waterbomb LA was initially announced in 2024 but was ultimately postponed due to “various operational challenges,” with a new date yet to be confirmed.
Similarly, Waterbomb Las Vegas was originally scheduled to take place this September but was later postponed to June 2027.
Toronto has long been a popular stop for K-pop artists touring North America, with several major groups making their way to the city and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) in 2026. Among them were IVE, TWICE, KATSEYE, aespa, and BTS, who took over Rogers Stadium for two nights.
The city also welcomed BLACKPINK for two nights at Rogers Stadium last year, further cementing Toronto’s reputation as a major destination for K-pop fans.
While fans will have to wait a little longer for the official lineup, they can likely look forward to a star-studded roster similar to those featured at previous Waterbomb festivals.
A location for the Toronto festival has also yet to be announced. However, popular concert and festival destinations in and around the city include RBC Amphitheatre, Downsview Park, and the Markham Fairgrounds.
