Festival Gwangmyeong

Festival Gwangmyeong will be held from October 3 to October 4, 2026, around 13 Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, and the eight-lane area around Cheolsan Station, with free admission. Whether advance reservations are required was not included in the information released for 2026, so you should confirm by calling 02-2680-2787 before departing. In 2025, the festival was introduced as having 11 main performances, while in 2026, 11 artists participating in GM Live were announced, showing a difference in how the event is presented.

Difference Between the 11 GM Live Teams in 2026 and the 11 Main Performances in 2025

Approximately 51,000 people attended Festival Gwangmyeong in 2025. Records show that the entire eight-lane road in front of Cheolsan Station was closed to traffic that same year and transformed into a street plaza, indicating that the core of this event lies not in an indoor concert venue but in converting a road into a civic space.

The number 11 is the same, but the units differ. In 2025, there were 11 main performances in total, while in 2026, 11 artist teams are scheduled to appear at GM Live. On October 3, 2026, 10CM will headline, joined by Daybreak, Jacking Kong, Asrai, and Asadal.

On October 4, Kim Jong-seo is scheduled to perform along with Romantic Punch, Bulnabangstar Sausage Club, Shin Hyun-hee Band, Cactus, and Luamel. Since the lineups for both days have been announced, you can divide your visit dates according to your favorite artists.

Planning Your Return Trip Around the Eight-Lane Plaza at Cheolsan Station and the 21:00 Closing Time

The event venue is the eight-lane area around Cheolsan Station, and the address is 13 Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do. Information about the Cheolsan Station exit number to use for the 2026 event, travel times from major stations in Seoul, temporary shuttles, and parking locations and fees was not available in the public information.

According to the 2026 event information, operating hours are 11:00–21:00 and may vary by program. Considering only the event hours, it can be planned as a day trip, but the last-train times and travel times from each departure point have not been announced, so you should separately confirm your return plans after 21:00 before leaving.

Route from the Eight-Lane Street Plaza to the Gwangmyeong 9 Scenic Spots Play Zone

The street plaza created by closing the eight-lane road will feature random play dance, a street karaoke booth, a bubble show, stilt-walking pierrots, and plaster mime performances. The marble game and mini-games themed around the Gwangmyeong 9 Scenic Spots are separate activities that can be enjoyed between performances.

The main programs are GM Live and the Gwangmyeong Parade. A civic parade in which Gwangmyeong residents march through the streets and a Civic Street commemorative event are also scheduled, allowing you to divide your time between musical performances and civic participation events.

Experiential and market programs involving social-economy organizations and civil society groups, busking performances in the commercial district by Gwangmyeong youth, the Green Zone for visitors to rest, and the Sharing Market Zone are also scheduled to operate. Since the market items for sale and on-site payment methods have not been announced, do not assume in advance that cards or cash will be accepted.

Whether English-language guidance and interpretation services will be available has also not been announced. GM Live, which focuses on the singers and their music, is easy to enjoy according to your preferred participation style, but understanding the Korean announcements will make it easier to follow the details of activities such as street karaoke and the Civic Street commemorative event.

Items to Confirm Before Departing by Calling Festival Gwangmyeong at 02-2680-2787

The stage times and detailed running order for each day in 2026, as well as the sections and hours of eight-lane traffic control, have not been announced. Based on the current information, it is also impossible to determine the operating or cancellation policy in case of rain, wheelchair and stroller accessibility, or the locations of restrooms at the venue.

Travelers who require English-language guidance, those who prefer quiet viewing, and those who need clearly defined routes for mobility aids have insufficient preparation information. Travelers who may have difficulty returning after 21:00 will also find it difficult to finalize their plans before checking the last train.

Before departing, check the official announcements for the daily schedule and traffic controls, and inquire at 02-2680-2787 about reservations, operation in rainy weather, accessibility, and return routes.

• How do the GM Live performers differ between October 3 and 4, 2026? — On the 3rd, 10CM, Daybreak, Jacking Kong, Asrai, and Asadal will perform, while on the 4th, Kim Jong-seo, Romantic Punch, Bulnabangstar Sausage Club, Shin Hyun-hee Band, Cactus, and Luamel are scheduled to perform.
• Do the 11 main performances in 2025 and the 11 GM Live teams in 2026 mean the same thing? — The 11 in 2025 refers to the number of performances, while the 11 in 2026 refers to the number of performing artist teams.
• What can visitors do at the eight-lane street plaza? — Random play dance, street karaoke, a bubble show, stilt-walking pierrots, plaster mime, and Gwangmyeong 9 Scenic Spots marble games and mini-games are scheduled.
• Do programs continue after 21:00? — The operating hours announced for 2026 are 11:00–21:00 and may vary by program.