Gangnam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026 · Seoul
The 2026 edition ran Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening. The festival transforms the entirety of Gangnam into one massive festival space featuring K-POP concerts, family concerts for the whole family to enjoy, a Fashion & Beauty Festa combining K-fashion and performance, and a Beer & Food Festa offering diverse culinary experiences. As a global K-Culture festival combining the city's energy with Hallyu content, the Gangnam Festival is a representative cultural tourism event that promotes the charms of Gangnam to the world.
Why go
Gangnam Festival is Seoul's largest urban street festival, opening with a parade and spreading K-pop and family concerts, a Fashion & Beauty Festa, and a Beer & Food Festa across Dosandaero Avenue, Gaepo-dong Maru Park, and Bongeunsa Temple. It's a free, high-energy showcase of Hallyu culture blended with Gangnam's city life.
Getting there from Seoul
The festival area sits within Gangnam-gu at 320 Dosan-daero, so it's reachable directly by Seoul's subway network (lines serving Gangnam, such as Line 2, Line 3, Line 9, and the Bundang Line run through the district) or by taxi from central Seoul. Since the event spans several venues, check which program (parade, concerts, Fashion & Beauty Festa, Beer & Food Festa) you want first and pick the nearest subway stop to that area.
Tips
- Entry is free, but the festival runs across multiple separate venues (Dosandaero, Gaepo-dong Maru Park, Bongeunsa Temple), so plan your route between them.
- Hours are 11:00–22:00 each day from October 3–5, 2026 — arrive early for the opening parade if that's a priority.
- Bongeunsa Temple is a working temple as well as a venue, so dress and behave respectfully if you visit that site during the festival.
Best for: K-pop fans, families, foodies, photographers.
Program
Parade, concerts, DJ party, etc.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site