upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 

: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching

a list of upcoming events

the upcoming election

… snippets of upcoming shows …

—Mike Hogan

… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.

—Ric Bucher

Her latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …

—Minna Towbin

Synonyms of upcoming

• approaching
• impending
• coming
• forthcoming

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

Upcoming events are posted on our website.

Recent Examples on the Web

After all were fitted, the smiles were abundant as the students left the event ready for the upcoming prom season. —Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

The upcoming special legislative session to pass a budget that begins May 12 would be the perfect time and place to push for gas tax relief. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

The upcoming season is set to take place in the French Rivera during the Cannes Film festival. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Ricky Saints and Blake Monroe also had vignettes for their upcoming appearances. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upcoming

• becoming
• forthcoming
• homecoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• coming
• cumming
• drumming
• gumming
• humming

Kids Definition

upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ 

: coming soon