Gangnam Festival

The 15th Gangnam Festival in 2026 will be held from October 2 to October 5 at Yeongdong 119 Safety Center, 320 Dosan-daero (Nonhyeon-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and admission is free. As of August 21, 2026, it has not been announced whether advance reservations or ticket purchases are required. This year features a newly introduced approximately 2 km grand parade, creating a confirmed difference from previous editions, and events will take place throughout Gangnam, centered around Apgujeong-ro and Dosan-daero.

The 15th Gangnam Festival’s New Number: the 2 km Grand Parade

The grand parade, introduced for the first time at the 15th Gangnam Festival in 2026, will cover approximately 2 km along Apgujeong-ro, including Cheongdam Luxury Fashion Street, and Dosan-daero. Scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on October 3, this is the year’s key change: visitors need to plan for movement along the streets rather than simply going to a single stage.

Although there is no material available to verify the locations, fees, and visitor numbers of previous editions on the same basis, the 2026 program includes a family concert, DJ party, K-POP concert, fashion and beauty festa, and beer and food festa in addition to the parade. Gangnam-gu and the Gangnam-gu Sports Council are participating as the organizing and managing institutions, and 75 people, including organizing committee members and resident representatives, attended the interim briefing in August to review visitor routes, traffic control, and event-site safety management.

Save 320 Dosan-daero and the 2 km Apgujeong-ro Route Separately

The event venue address is Yeongdong 119 Safety Center, 320 Dosan-daero (Nonhyeon-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Since the grand parade will take place along approximately 2 km of Apgujeong-ro, including Cheongdam Luxury Fashion Street, and Dosan-daero, it is safer to save Yeongdong 119 Safety Center and the parade route separately in your map app.

As of August 21, 2026, specific information about the nearest subway station and exit, bus routes and travel times, and temporary shuttle service and routes has not been released. Traffic control and visitor routes around Apgujeong-ro and Dosan-daero are still under review, and the DJ party on October 3 is scheduled for 9:00 p.m.

Gangnam Schedule Continuing from 4:00 p.m. on October 3 to 7:00 p.m. on October 4

On October 3, the grand parade is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., the KBS Traditional Korean Music Festival at Maru Park for 6:00 p.m., the family concert for 7:00 p.m., and the DJ party for 9:00 p.m., in that order. If you want to combine the street parade and performances on the same day, check the 4:00 p.m. event first and allow time to travel between performances.

On October 4, the K-POP concert will be held at 7:00 p.m., while the fashion and beauty festa and beer and food festa are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from October 3 to October 4. On October 5, the Gangnam International Peace Marathon is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and the Bongeunsa Temple Traditional Music Concert for 6:00 p.m., allowing visitors to choose between a performance-focused schedule and a traditional culture schedule.

Admission is free, but the specific items for sale and prices at the fashion and beauty festa and beer and food festa, as well as whether card and mobile payments are accepted, have not been announced. It is also not yet known which programs will provide English signs, leaflets, or interpretation. Rather than building a long itinerary that depends on Korean dialogue or on-site announcements, it is more practical to choose performances with confirmed times and locations first.

Four Points Remaining to Check on August 21, 2026

The 2026 official information indicates that detailed schedules will be announced later, and the performer lineup, temporary parking-lot locations and fees, and rainy-weather operation, cancellation, and refund policies have not yet been released. The festival inquiry phone number is 02-3423-5543, and the event slogan is ‘HEY GANGNAM’.

For travelers who require English assistance or interpretation, it is difficult to guarantee on-site usability based on the current information alone. Travelers with wheelchairs or strollers also cannot easily assess their routes in advance because accessibility information is unavailable. The approximately 2 km street parade and the 9:00 p.m. DJ party may not suit people seeking a quiet visit, and those who have difficulty returning late should consider shortening their evening schedule on October 3.

Before departing, check the official detailed schedule and notices on traffic control and rainy-weather operations again. Then choose one performance to see on October 3 or 4 and coordinate it with your return time to your accommodation.

Questions for Choosing October 3 or 5 at the Gangnam Festival

• Can I see the parade and DJ party on the same day on October 3? — The grand parade is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and the DJ party for 9:00 p.m.
• What takes place during the daytime before the K-POP concert? — The fashion and beauty festa and beer and food festa are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on October 4, and the K-POP concert is at 7:00 p.m.
• What events remain on October 5? — The Gangnam International Peace Marathon is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and the Bongeunsa Temple Traditional Music Concert for 6:00 p.m.
• Are card payments accepted at the beer and food festa? — Admission is free, but the items for sale, prices, and whether card or mobile payments are accepted have not yet been announced.