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Gangnam Festival 2026
- When
- Oct 3–5, 2026
- Where
- Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu (plus Bongeunsa and Maru Park)
- Subway
- Apgujeong Rodeo (Suin-Bundang Line) or Gangnam-gu Office (Line 7)
- Price
- Free · K-pop concert needs a free Ticketlink ticket
Dosan-daero closes to cars for three days of free parades, a K-pop concert with PSY and ZEROBASEONE, and food and beauty markets.
ZEROBASEONE · Photo: TV10 (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
K-pop concert · Sun Oct 4
- 6 PMZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, LUN8, SAY MY NAME + PSY
On a special stage on Dosan-daero in front of Hyundai Motorstudio. PSY closes the night.
도산대로 현대모터스튜디오 앞Google Maps - TICKETFree, but you need a Ticketlink ticket
Booking opened Sep 22 at 8 PM, up to 2 tickets per person; a small booking fee applies.
- ENTRYMobile ticket + ID → wristband
The ticket booth opens at noon and gates open at 4 PM. Under-15s are not admitted.
Free for everyone (no ticket)
- OCT 3 · 4–6 PMGrand street parade
From Cheongdam intersection to Dosan Park intersection, with residents of all 22 Gangnam neighborhoods in themed costumes.
청담사거리Google Maps - OCT 3 · 7 PMFamily concert
Korean pop and trot singers on Dosan-daero.
- OCT 3 · 9 PMDJ party
On Dosan-daero after the family concert.
- OCT 3–4Fashion & Beauty Festa · Beer & Food Festa
10 AM–10 PM, around Dosan-daero and Dosan Park.
- OCT 5 · 6 PMTemple music concert at Bongeunsa
An evening concert at the temple across from COEX.
봉은사Google Maps
Local tips
- Dosan-daero is closed to cars from the start of Oct 3 until 5 AM Oct 5, and there's no parking or shuttle. Take the subway.
- Oct 3–5 is a Korean long weekend, so expect big crowds. Arrive early for the parade.
- Times can change; check the official Instagram @heygangnam_festival on the day.
FAQ
Is the Gangnam Festival K-pop concert free?
Yes. Admission is free, but you need a free ticket from Ticketlink (up to 2 per person, small booking fee), a mobile ticket and ID. Under-15s are not admitted.
When is the Gangnam Festival K-pop concert?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 6 PM on Dosan-daero in front of Hyundai Motorstudio. Gates open at 4 PM.
Who is performing?
ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, LUN8, SAY MY NAME, with PSY closing the night.
What can I do without a ticket?
The street parade on Oct 3 at 4 PM, the family concert and DJ party on Oct 3, and the Fashion & Beauty and Beer & Food Festas on Oct 3–4 are all free and open to everyone.
Which subway station is closest?
Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) or Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7). Dosan-daero is closed to cars during the festival.
Sources: Herald Economy · Topstar News · Gukje News · Seoul festival portal · VisitKorea festival page