# A Dinosaur, a Desert Planet, and a Legendary Duo Walk Into the MAMA Awards

URL: https://technosports.co.in/a-dinosaur-a-desert-duo-walk-into-the-mama-awards/  
Published: 2026-10-29  
Updated: 2026-10-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Meta title: 2026 MAMA Awards Special Stages: BIGBANG x Dooly, ENHYPEN x DuneMeta description: The 2026 MAMA Awards reveal special collabs: Panic with WOODZ and more, ENHYPEN x Dune: Part Three, and BIGBANG x Dooly. Dates and details inside.

Special collaboration stages are the moments fans replay for months, and the 2026 MAMA AWARDS just revealed an unusual set. Expect the unexpected: a childhood cartoon, a sci-fi epic, and a surprise team-up across generations.

## 2026 MAMA Awards : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Dates** | November 20-21, 2026 (KST) |
| **Venue** | Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan |
| **Host** | Park Bo Gum |
| **Theme** | “MUSIC INTERSTELLAR” |

## The Special Stages

| Collaboration | Who’s involved |
| --- | --- |
| **Panic + guests** | Legendary duo Panic with CORTIS’s Martin and Seonghyeon, WOODZ, ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Tae Rae, ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan, and Hearts2Hearts’ Yuha |
| **ENHYPEN x *Dune: Part Three*** | A film-inspired stage |
| **BIGBANG x *Dooly the Little Dinosaur*** | A cross-generational team-up with the animated series |

#### 1. Panic and a Cross-Generation Cast

The first stage pairs a legendary duo with a mix of rising and established artists, from CORTIS to Hearts2Hearts. Collaborations like this often create the night’s most surprising chemistry.

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/AMA-23-768x1024.avif)

#### 2. ENHYPEN Meets *Dune: Part Three*

ENHYPEN will present a special stage in collaboration with the upcoming film *Dune: Part Three*. Ahead of their comeback next month, the group promises a fresh twist, with a performance inspired by the film.

#### 3. BIGBANG Meets Dooly

BIGBANG will join forces with the beloved animated series *Dooly the Little Dinosaur*. Mnet business head Yoon Shin Hye said, “We hope you’ll look forward to seeing how BIGBANG and Dooly come together. It will be a moment that brings generations together.” Learn more about the cartoon on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dooly_the_Little_Dinosaur).

The official announcement also lists two more partnerships, **MAMA AWARDS x Lee Bae** and **MAMA AWARDS x Google Gemini**. Details haven’t been shared yet, so stay tuned.

## Why These Stages Matter?

Special stages have become a highlight of the ceremony each year. The slogan this year, “Expect the Unexpected,” promises something beyond genres and generations. With a film tie-in, a nostalgic cartoon, and a mixed-artist performance, there’s something for every fan.

Want more? Browse our [latest K-pop news](https://technosports.co.in/), see our [year-end awards schedule](https://technosports.co.in/), or read our [MAMA 2026 host and theme guide](https://technosports.co.in/).

## FAQs

What special stages are planned for MAMA 2026?

Panic with several guest artists, ENHYPEN x *Dune: Part Three*, and BIGBANG x *Dooly the Little Dinosaur*.

When and where are the 2026 MAMA Awards?

They take place on November 20-21 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.