Jennie announced as headliner of Open’er 2026

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Jennie has been announced as the Saturday headline act of this year’s Open’er festival.

* READ MORE: Jennie – ‘Ruby’ review: a bold, self-assured debut that redefines her narrative

The annual event takes place from July 1-4 in Gdynia, Poland, and this year’s lineup includes The Cure, Calvin Harris, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Florence + The Machine, The xx, David Byrne and more. Visit here for tickets.

K-pop icon Jennie will headline the Orange Main Stage on July 4, and was announced alongside new additions Viagra Boys (July 1, Alter Stage) and Luvcat (July 4, Alter Stage).

It’s the latest in a busy schedule for the BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. member, who is also in the lineup for July’s Mad Cool Festival, Lollapalooza, and The Governor’s Ball in June.

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A press release for the festival read: “Jennie Kim is one of the most influential female artists of the era. Since debuting with BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. in 2016, the Korean singer, rapper, and fashion icon has amassed over 55million monthly listeners on Spotify and nearly 90million followers on Instagram. She continues to shape global trends and remains a dominant figure in pop culture.” The release concludes: “Wanna rock like Jennie? You got it. See you at Orange Main Stage, July 4!”

Last year, Jennie released her debut solo album ‘Ruby’. NME’s four-star review described it as “a bold, self-assured debut”, with Crystal Bell concluding: “After years of being scrutinised for everything from her dating life to her facial expressions, Jennie flips the lens back onto herself with ‘Ruby’, where she seizes control of her own mythos with staggering clarity. She asserts herself not just as a global star, but as a fully realised artist, shaping her sound and vision with an intentionality that signals real growth.”

In January, BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. announce new mini album ‘Deadline’, their third EP and most significant release since 2022’s full-length album ‘Born Pink’. 

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