FreakCon 2026 kicks off, one of the most anticipated events of the year

Cristina Jiménez

FreakCon 2026 has kicked off in Torremolinos, marking its tenth anniversary with a major new feature: the K-Pop Fest. The 'geek' culture once again took over the Torremolinos Congress Palace during this first day, albeit with a significant change from other editions: this year the festival will feature three full days of activities and fun.

Many enthusiasts of this universe did not want to miss the first major event of this tenth edition. Despite the warm afternoon of the opening day, the first costumes of the festival began to appear. Some attendees opted for more elaborate outfits, like Israel Jiménez, who came with his daughter Ángela, dressed as a 'slayer', and described his costume as "a Viking warrior." Others preferred to dress inspired by their favorite artists, like Adriana, who attended the K-Pop Fest to "have fun, jump, and dance a lot."

Gala Equipment

Without a doubt, the uniform that was most repeated among the festival-goers was the well-known KARMA t-shirt from Stray Kids. A garment that mimics a football kit and references K-Pop culture, with large blue and black stripes.

The inaugural day, dedicated entirely to Korean culture, filled the exteriors of the Congress Palace with music, dance, and a great festival atmosphere from early in the afternoon. Families, groups of friends, and couples walked through the various festival stands hours before the performances. The venue also featured food trucks, a large shaded table area, and different spaces to purchase merchandise.

The start with the K-Pop Fest also included performances, workshops, choreographies, and activities focused on the Korean musical phenomenon, in an atmosphere marked by music and the enthusiasm of the audience. Álex and Sergio, two friends who attended with their group of girlfriends, stated that their goal was "to keep dancing and leave the festival sweating."

Among the various activity areas, the festival also ensured that the youngest, accompanied by their parents, did not stop having fun, including attractions like a mechanical bull, bounce houses, various Kahoot games, and even a Scalextric. In addition, this inaugural day coincided with World Geek Pride Day, thus reinforcing the organization's commitment to expanding formats and experiences within the event.

(Migue Fernández) (Photos: Migue Fernández)

BTS Music

The big phenomenon of the evening, undoubtedly, was the great tribute by PonySquad aimed at fans who passionately live the music of BTS. A performance that all fans eagerly awaited to sing some of the songs of this well-known band and that was the closing of the first edition of the K-Pop Fest.

A large crowd began to parade through this first day of FreakCon 2026, but this is just the beginning. Thousands of people will walk through the halls of the Congress Palace over the weekend, to experience this great showcase of creativity and culture, in an edition that promises to be the most ambitious in the history of the festival.

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