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Mariah The Scientist will headline the BETX Main Stage at this year’s BET Experience FanFest, performing in Los Angeles on June 27 — one night before the 2026 BET Awards. The booking adds momentum to a busy awards week and gives fans an early chance to see several high-profile acts on the same weekend.
The R&B artist is set to close out the FanFest’s marquee stage at the Beehive on June 27, offering a lead-in to the televised awards show the following evening. In a statement, Mariah called the FanFest “a meaningful platform” and said she’s looking forward to performing for her fans in L.A.
Who’s playing and where
BET Experience FanFest 2026 names Mariah The Scientist as BETX Main Stage headliner
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Organizers have confirmed a mix of established names and rising artists across stages at the BET Experience. Alongside Mariah The Scientist, the lineup so far includes:
- B2K — the early-2000s R&B group
- Coi Leray — charting rapper and pop-rap crossover artist
- Destin Conrad — singer-songwriter gaining traction in R&B
- Fabolous — veteran rapper
- G Herbo, Jaewon, kwn and Larry June
Events tied to the BET Experience will span multiple venues and formats, including fan-focused showcases and late-night programming. Registration is open now and both general admission and VIP packages are being offered.
A Roots Picnic night at the Hollywood Bowl
On the same night as FanFest, the BET Experience will present A Roots Picnic Experience: A Great Night in Hip-Hop at the Hollywood Bowl. Curated by The Roots for a third consecutive year, that bill features rap icons such as Nas, T.I., De La Soul and Bun B.
The Picnic-format show has become a signature element of the weekend, drawing fans who want a concentrated showcase of hip-hop history and current acts in a single evening.
More programming and additional performers for the BET Experience are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The 2026 BET Awards will air on June 28, capping the weekend’s slate of live events.
What this means for fans and attendees
For concertgoers and industry observers, the BET Experience remains an opportunity to catch multiple artists in one compact window — often before or after awards-night appearances. Travel and hotel planning may be necessary for out-of-town fans, as events are concentrated and tickets for headline sets can move quickly.
- Dates to note: June 27 — BETX FanFest and Roots Picnic events; June 28 — 2026 BET Awards broadcast.
- Tickets: registration open; VIP packages available through official channels.
- Lineup updates: additional acts and scheduling details will be released by BET closer to the events.
Fans should check the official BET Experience announcements for final lineups, venue-specific times and ticketing details to avoid counterfeit listings and last-minute changes.
