Light up the night at U.S. IdolFes 2026 with Meteor Mayhem! This year, USIF will feature a brand-new anikura event on both Day 1 and Day 2. Join us after Virtual Stardust and Northern Lights to dance into the night at Meteor Mayhem!

Welcome himi♡chuu to U.S. IdolFes 2026! Chuun in~! himi♡chuu is a J-pop idol group from the U.S. West Coast, bringing their colorful personalities to stages in America and Japan! ✨ A quietly nurtured passion now shines under the lights. 🗝️💖 Can you keep a secret?

🏨 ❌ The U.S. IdolFes 2026 Hotel Block CLOSES Oct. 14 at 11:59 PM PST! Book now for the best rate, right at the venue! Use code G102926IDOL or book here: www.sonesta.com/sonesta-hote...

We're less than one month out from this year's U.S. IdolFes, and there's tons of things to prepare for!

“We love taking photos.” - Ota, Photography Lead 📸 Who’s scuttling around USIF like camera-wielding rats? 📸 🐀Our Photography team! We capture performances, guests, and all the magic. There’s a place for you, no matter your skill! Join below. We can’t wait to wota with you! 💖

Did you have big aspirations for U.S. IdolFes 2026? Our Gold and Prism badges end sales tonight, October 2, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time! Get tier-exclusive merch and priority entry to all of your favorite USIF events.

SiIvaGunner will be performing a brand new DJ set at @idolfest.bsky.social in Redondo Beach, CA on October 29th (Thursday Night) You’ll be able to catch an idol-themed performance, meet some of the team members behind the channel, and buy some exclusive merch made just for IdolFes!

Please welcome @highquality.rip to U.S. IdolFes 2026! SiIvaGunner is a collaborative YouTube channel that uploads remixes and mashups of video game music, presenting them as actual VGM uploads.

“We’re here to have fun while keeping everyone safe!” - Aspen, Safety Dept. Head Help enforce the Code of Conduct, manage crowds, check badges & respond to emergencies. Stay calm, communicate well & respect others. Volunteer for Safety! Apply here: idolfe.st/staffapp2026! 💖

“A/V is the department where getting the details right is the whole job, and we're glad to teach it!” - waffles, A/V Staff Want to help make oshis sound great and screens shine? Join U.S. IdolFes A/V! No experience needed; just stay calm, communicate, and learn. Volunteer below!

Welcome Victoria Roman to U.S. IdolFes 2026! Victoria Roman is a nukekubi yokai who loves everything showa retro. Isekai'd to modern Akihabara from the 80s, she now works at a retro arcade while pursuing idol activities and following the call of her enka music dreams!✨

Nurture a beautiful garden of sound and song with your flower-in-bloom, 2.5D idol, singer-songwriter, and VA, Phoebe. Turn your penlights pink and join Phoebe as she weaves a dazzling tale on and off the stage and screen. A happy end lies ahead for those who still believe they can write one!

We all want to support our oshis, and now you have the chance to vote them into office! U.S. IdolFes is proud to announce our inaugural Oshi-In-Chief Election! Nominate your best fictional oshis to battle it out on the ballot at U.S. IdolFes 2026.

“We help people have fun and see their oshis live!” - Soda, USIF Events Head Want to help bring Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, Community Stage, panels & more to life? Join our Events team! Volunteer today and wota with us! 💖 idolfe.st/staffapp2026

Your last chance to share your knowledge (or just yap about your special interest) at U.S. IdolFes 2026 is now! Panel applications for U.S. IdolFes 2026 close tonight, August 31, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

U.S. IdolFes 2026 comes with 3 days packed full of performances from the kaigai idol community! Presenting our 2026 Community Stage performers!

From beyond the screen and into your heart, our U.S. IdolFes 2026 Virtual Stardust lineup is ready to dazzle! It's already looking like a stellar lineup, and there may be more to come...

Please welcome Yumeiro Picnic to U.S. IdolFes 2026!

Are you ready for the show? Join us Saturday, October 31, at U.S. IdolFes 2026 for our flagship idol festival, Northern Lights! Do you recognize any of this year's performers?

Welcome Moe↗Age! to U.S. IdolFes 2026! Asayoru Maid Cafe is a maid-concept cafe, inspired by the ones in Akihabara, Japan. Our cafe strives to be a place of comfort to guests of all ages, welcoming our Masters and Princesses home with Japanese-inspired comfort foods and magical hospitality.

We are happy to announce that all applications have been reviewed for Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and our Community Stage - results have been sent out! If you applied, please check your email at this time.

Do you have knowledge to share with the U.S. IdolFes 2026 community? Panel applications are now open! Applications will remain open through August 31st at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Please welcome @shihori94.bsky.social to U.S. IdolFes 2026! SHIHORI is an international J-pop singer/songwriter based in LA who composes and performs solo work, as well as music for film, TV, anime, and games.

Make sure you get your application in on time! Applications for U.S. IdolFes 2026 Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and Community Stage all close Friday, July 17, at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

The 2026 U.S. IdolFes Hotel Block is now open! Rooms are available at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina for a discounted rate of $175 a night. Phone booking is available at 1-800-SONESTA. Mention U.S. IdolFes 2026 or our group code, G102926IDOL.

The best way to make sure you don't miss a thing at U.S. Idolfes is to stay right next to the action! Our 2026 hotel block is located at our venue, the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina. Single King and Double Queen Bed rooms will be available at a discounted cost of $175/night.

Do you have bigger plans for U.S. Idolfes 2026? Applications for our Community Stage are now open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Calling all virtual idols! Applications for Virtual Stardust at U.S. Idolfes 2026 are now open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Get ready to show off your song and dance on our main stage! Applications for Northern Lights at U.S. Idolfes 2026 are officially open! Applications will remain open through July 17 at 11:59pm PT.

Are you ready to shine on the U.S. Idolfes 2026 stage? Applications for Northern Lights, Virtual Stardust, and Community Stage are coming soon!