KCON and the Hammer Museum will hold a special K-pop fan concert on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m., two days before the commencement of KCON 2018 LA.

The show will feature several artists on the KCON line-up including Ailee, Roy Kim and Echae Kang, and will give fans a sneak peek of the weekend. The show is free of charge and open to all ages.

KCON is the largest, annual celebration of Korean culture including beauty, music and more, taking place from Aug. 10-12 at the Staples Center. KCON has traditionally taken place in downtown Los Angeles, and KCON West is now bringing some of that excitement to the westside of Los Angeles.

On Thursday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m., the Hammer will host a screening of “The Fortress,” the film that captures the epic story of when the Chinese Qing Dynasty invaded Korea with 150,000 troops in 1936, and stars Lee Byung-hun. A Q&A with director Hwang Dong-hyuk follows the screening.

The Hammer’s acclaimed biennial “Made in L.A.” is now on view, showcasing artists from the greater Los Angeles area. Galleries stay open late until 10 p.m. on the night of the concert.

The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit hammer.ucla.edu or kconusa.com.