2026 Seoul Music Festival Schedule and How to Watch
The 2026 Seoul Music Festival takes place on October 24 (South Korea) at Nodeul Island. Official guidance sets out the different times for the main performance and livestream, the lineup, on-site entry requirements, and restrictions on items brought in.
The event runs from 12:00 to 21:00 on October 24, 2026, with the main performance from 17:00 to 21:00.
Seoul City's online broadcasting service is scheduled to livestream the event on October 24 from 16:45 to 20:30.
Those with advance reservations must bring their mobile ticket and ID and can collect admission wristbands from 12:00 on the day of the event.
On-site entry without a reservation is available from 18:10 onward if capacity remains.
As a rule, the event will go ahead even if it rains. Changes due to heavy rain or similar conditions will be announced on the official website and social media.
The 2026 Seoul Music Festival takes place on Saturday, October 24, at Nodeul Island. The main concert is scheduled for 17:00~21:00. Seoul's internet broadcasting service has scheduled its live broadcast for 16:45~20:30.
The schedule is based on Seoul's October 2026 event plan, the official event guide, and the internet broadcast schedule.
Seoul Music Festival Schedule and Key Information
The event runs from 12:00~21:00. Hands-on programs for the public start at noon. The main concert's start time of 17:00 should be noted separately.
Item | Official Information
Event date | Saturday, October 24, 2026
Venue | Nodeul Island, 445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Organizer | Seoul Metropolitan Government
Overall operating hours | 12:00~21:00
Hands-on programs for the public | 12:00~18:00
SMF Food Zone | 12:00~20:00
Main concert | 17:00~21:00
Internet livestream | Scheduled for 16:45~20:30
Concert admission | Announced as free
All times are in Korea Standard Time on the event date. Performance times may change depending on conditions at the venue. Detailed operating hours are listed in the official event guide.
Performers and Event Programs
This event combines live performances with a record exhibition and hands-on music activities. It includes programs presented in collaboration with the Korean Music Awards. Busking performances and a talk show with music critics will also take place alongside the main concert.
Category | Officially Announced Performers
Main concert lineup | Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, OKDAL, Nerd Connection, CHUDAHYE CHAGIS, Kim Chang-wan Band
Pre-concert performance | Geul (GLL)
Busking | Sseuda, Oldie But Goodie
Talk show | Music critics Cho Hye-rim, Kim Yoon-ha
The order of names in the main concert lineup does not indicate the performance order. Individual artists' stage times cannot be determined from the lineup alone. The performers are listed in the official lineup.
Highlights and Daytime Programs
Visitors can enjoy both live performances and recorded music. The Korean Music Awards record exhibition will be held at Nodeul Square on the second floor of Nodeul Island. Visitors can listen to selected music in the listening zone.
· Korean Music Awards Record Exhibition: Introduces records associated with the awards and physical records from collections.
· SMF & Korean Music Awards Listening Zone: A space for listening to music.
· SMF Karaoke: A hands-on program where audience members can sing.
· SMF Photo Booth · Haechi Photo Zone: A space for taking photos at the event.
Busking performances and the talk show are scheduled before the main concert. The following timetable is based on the notice dated October 13, 2026. The program lets visitors enjoy music discussions and performances in succession.
Time | Program | Performers
13:30~14:00 | Busking performance | Sseuda
14:15~14:45 | Music talk show | Cho Hye-rim, Kim Yoon-ha
15:00~15:30 | Busking performance | Oldie But Goodie
Detailed performance times follow the busking & talk show notice.
Comparing the Seoul Music Festival Livestream and In-Person Attendance
The online livestream and in-person attendance have different hours and conditions. Seoul's internet broadcasting service lists a broadcast for 16:45~20:30 on the event date. The on-site main concert has been announced as free, but admission procedures apply.
Viewing Option | Announced Hours | Conditions and Details to Check
On-site main concert | 17:00~21:00 | Free concert; admission wristbands and on-site operating rules apply
On-site hands-on programs | 12:00~18:00 | Check each program's location and operating information
Internet livestream | Scheduled for 16:45~20:30 | Check the event listing in Seoul's internet broadcast schedule
The online viewing route is through Seoul's internet broadcast schedule. Check the broadcast status under the event listing for October 24, 2026. The scheduled times follow the Seoul internet broadcast schedule.
Timing Differences to Check If You Only Watch the Livestream
The current broadcast schedule does not establish that the entire event will be aired. The livestream starts 15 minutes before the main concert. Its scheduled end time is 30 minutes before the main concert ends.
Difference Shown in the Schedules | What It Means
Busking performances and the talk show take place between 13:30~15:30 | These programs fall outside the announced livestream hours
The main concert is scheduled to end at 21:00 | Whether performances after 20:30 will be broadcast needs to be checked separately
Hands-on programs are scheduled to end at 18:00 | A plan to try these activities after watching the full main concert will not work
This comparison is based on the official schedules. It does not indicate what will actually be broadcast or whether a particular performer will appear in the broadcast. The schedule listing alone also does not confirm whether a full replay will be available.
Seoul Music Festival Admission Procedures
Ticket holders receive an admission wristband at the ticket booth after an identity check. The official booking notice announced that bookings would open through YES24 Ticket on September 30, 2026 (South Korea). This notice alone does not indicate current ticket availability.
· Prepare the ticket holder's own mobile ticket and ID.
· Complete the identity check at the ticket booth from 12:00 on the event day.
· Receive a numbered admission wristband in the order mobile tickets are checked.
· Enter in the order of the assigned admission numbers and watch from the designated area.
The main concert has open seating with no assigned seats. Admission wristbands cannot be collected by someone else. Without both a mobile ticket and ID, wristband redemption and admission are not allowed.
According to the official FAQ, on-site ticket bookings are not available. However, from 18:10 onward, on-site admission may be possible if capacity remains. Operating times and whether admission is allowed depend on conditions at the venue.
Admission therefore cannot be guaranteed for visitors without a booking. The announcement of a free concert does not mean unrestricted entry at any time. Admission conditions follow the ticket and admission information in the official FAQ.
Restrictions on Food and Other Items
Food and alcohol are restricted at the concert venue. Bottled water is permitted only in amounts of at most 500ml. Security screening takes place before entry.
The “Items Allowed and Prohibited” section of the official website's FAQ states:
However, only bottled water in amounts of at most 500ml may be brought in.
Item or Accompanying Animal | Official FAQ Rules
Food, delivered food, takeaway food | Not allowed
Alcohol, canned drinks, glass bottles | Not allowed
Bottled water | At most 500ml allowed
Picnic mats, camping chairs | Not allowed
Camping wagons, carts, suitcases | Not allowed
Wheelchairs, strollers | Exceptions to the restriction on wheeled items
Pets | Not allowed in the concert venue
Guide dogs for people with visual impairments | Allowed
Wheelchair access may be restricted in some areas. The organizer does not store prohibited items. Specific restrictions are listed in the official FAQ on items allowed and prohibited.
Seoul Music Festival Rain Policy
The general policy is to proceed with the concert even if it rains. This is stated in the rain notice posted on October 12, 2026. Any schedule changes due to heavy rain or natural disasters will be announced separately.
Changes will be announced on the official website and official social media accounts. On the website, check the Notices section under Community. For decisions about operations on the day, check any additional notices posted after the rain policy notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the event is rated for all ages, can infants and toddlers enter?
The official FAQ sets the minimum age for concert venue admission at 36 months. The all-ages rating and the actual admission age requirement are separate. Whether an accompanying child can enter must be determined by this requirement.
Can I park on Nodeul Island or take a shuttle bus?
The parking lot on Nodeul Island will not operate on the event day. No separate shuttle bus will be provided. The official transportation guide includes routes using Nodeul Station on Subway Line 9 and the Nodeul Island bus stop.
Can I store my bag?
There is no separate storage facility at the venue. You must carry your own belongings. The organizer also does not store items that are denied entry at the entrance.
Can I film the concert with my phone?
The official FAQ allows ordinary photography and filming with a mobile phone. Recording that disrupts others' viewing is prohibited. Professional recording equipment and audience livestreaming from the venue are also not allowed.
Where should I go if I feel unwell at the venue?
A first-aid room will be located next to the general information booth. If you have difficulty moving, ask a nearby staff member for help. Facility locations can be found on the venue map on the official website.
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