LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Benson Boone attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Amid his rapid ascent to pop stardom, Benson Boone has demonstrated a particular flair for live performances.
A flair, it should be noted, that involves far more than merely executing backflips.
The artist is a true force in a live setting, showcasing relentless energy, a big voice, and an undeniable ability to connect with the crowd. He proved that at this past weekend’s iHeartRadio Music Festival in Vegas.
This was by no means a Benson Boone-only crowd; ranging from LE SSERAFIM, to Snoop Dogg, to Muse, to Lainey Wilson, the loaded Saturday night bill drew a variety of fans who were most certainly not there exclusively for his brand of pop. Still, he managed to ignite crowd excitement and screams through his entire set, which culminated in the smash “Beautiful Things.”
After excelling on stage, Boone celebrated the occasion in the backstage area. iHeartRadio issued photos from the moment.
The photos also feature two other electric pop acts from the weekend: Zara Larsson and the aforementioned LE SSERAFIM. Zara Larsson performed in the co-main-event slot Friday, demonstrating the massive voice that began making industry waves well over a decade ago. LE SSERAFIM fused strong live vocals and compelling choreography into their Saturday performance, winning over rock, country, and hip-hop fans who had likely never before attended a K-pop show.