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Seoul Music Festival 2026 on Nodeul Island
- When
- Sat, Oct 24 · 12–9 PM (main concert 5–9 PM)
- Where
- Nodeul Island, Yongsan
- Price
- Free (free tickets on YES24 Ticket)
A free, one-day music festival on the island in the middle of the Han River. Main concert 5–9 PM, daytime programs from noon.
Nodeul Island · Photo: travel oriented (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
The lineup
- MAINPaul Kim · Kwon Jin-ah
Plus Okdal and Nerd Connection.
- ALSOKim Chang-wan Band · Chudahye Chagis
GLL plays the opening set.
How it works
- TICKETFree tickets on YES24 Ticket
Booking opened Sept 30. Search 2026 서울뮤직페스티벌 on YES24 and check if seats are left.
- 12–6 PMDaytime programs
Busking, talk show, karaoke, photo booth, listening zone and food trucks.
- 5–9 PMMain concert
The headline sets on the main stage.
- PAYFood zone
Cards and cash (incl. bank transfer) accepted; mobile pay varies by stall.
Getting there
- SUBWAYLine 9 Nodeul Station, exit 2
Walk about 700 m toward Hangang Bridge.
서울 용산구 양녕로 445 노들섬Google Maps - BUSNodeul Island stop (03-340)
Buses 150, 151, 152, 500, 501, 504, 506, 507, 605 and more. From Line 1 Yongsan Stn exit 1 or Line 4 Sinyongsan Stn exit 3, take a bus from the Sinyongsan stop.
노들섬 정류장
Make it a half day (our route)
- AFTERNOONDaytime programs on the island
Come early for busking and food trucks before the main concert (our tip).
- SUNSETHan River sunset from the island
Nodeul Island looks west toward Yeouido, so stay outside for sunset (our tip).
- AFTERWalk to Yongsan
Cross Hangang Bridge north on foot toward Yongsan for dinner (our tip).
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYWhere is the Seoul Music Festival stage?
seo-ul myu-jik pe-seu-ti-beol mu-dae eo-di-ye-yo?
서울뮤직페스티벌 무대 어디예요? - SAYI have a YES24 ticket.
ye-seu-i-sip-sa ti-ket i-sseo-yo.
예스24 티켓 있어요. - SAYWhere are the food trucks?
pu-deu-teo-reok eo-di it-sseo-yo?
푸드트럭 어디 있어요?
Local tips
- The festival goes ahead in the rain; heavy rain changes are posted on the official site and SNS.
- Bring a mat and a light jacket for the evening on the river (our tip).
- Beware of fake 'prize' texts and calls using the festival's name; the organizers say they never run those.
FAQ
When is Seoul Music Festival 2026?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12 PM to 9 PM, with the main concert from 5 to 9 PM.
Is Seoul Music Festival free?
Yes. Entry is free; the concert uses free tickets on YES24 Ticket.
Who is performing?
Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, Okdal, Nerd Connection, Chudahye Chagis and the Kim Chang-wan Band, with GLL opening.
How do I get to Nodeul Island?
Line 9 Nodeul Station exit 2, then about 700 m toward Hangang Bridge, or a bus to the Nodeul Island stop.
Sources: Seoul Music Festival official site · Official directions · Korea Tourism Organization via K-Trip Tips