G-STAR 2026 Tickets and Busan Game Culture Festival Guide
The Game Culture Festival takes place November 19-22, 2026 (South Korea), at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 in Busan. This guide explains how to book G-STAR admission tickets and separately covers locations for game demos, opening-day performances, and esports viewing.
Check the performance and esports schedules to choose your visit date.
Open the BTC menu for general visitors on the official G-STAR website.
Select your visit date and ticket type, and book no later than the day before your visit.
Prepare the supporting documents for a youth ticket and collect your admission wristband at the venue.
Check the operating information for your chosen festival program at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2.
Book G-STAR 2026 tickets through the official website. The Game Culture Festival takes place on November 19~22 at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 in Busan. G-STAR ticket holders can participate at no additional cost.
The event schedule is based on the Korea Creative Content Agency’s October 19, 2026 press release, and prices are based on G-STAR’s 2026 ticket guide.
How to Book Tickets
For general admission, book through the BTC menu on the official G-STAR website. BTC is the exhibition category for general visitors. The official sales period runs from September 29, 2026 at 15:00 to November 21 at 23:59 (South Korea).
· Choose your visit date based on the performance or tournament schedule.
· Select PASS > General Visitors (BTC) on the official website.
· Select the date and ticket type and complete your purchase by the day before your visit.
· Prepare supporting documents for youth tickets and collect your admission wristband on-site.
There will be no on-site sales of 2026 G-STAR BTC tickets.
The statement above is the sales policy listed in G-STAR’s General Visitor (BTC) Guidelines.
Ticket Prices and Admission Options Compared
If you are visiting for the Game Culture Festival, check general exhibition tickets first. If you want business meetings or talks, you can compare separate passes. Read the festival admission conditions separately from what each pass covers.
Category | Official 2026 Price | What to Choose It For
BTC Adult Ticket | 18,000 won | General exhibition admission
BTC Youth Ticket | 8,000 won | Visitors born on or after January 1, 2008
KREAM Special Pass | Check the sales page | Check each product’s contents and conditions of use
BTB Advance Registration | 200,000 won, including VAT | Business-to-business meetings
G-CON Advance Registration General Ticket | 200,000 won, including VAT | Conference talks
BTC purchases are limited to at most 2 tickets per person per day. The visit date takes priority in determining cancellation fees. Supporting documents, such as a student ID, may be required for youth tickets.
BTB advance registration is open until November 15, 2026 (South Korea). The business exhibition runs from November 19~21. See the Business Visitor Guide for detailed conditions.
G-CON advance registration is also open until November 15, 2026. The G-CON PASS allows entry to the BTC exhibition halls after 12 noon during the event. If you also plan to attend talks, check the Conference Pass Guide.
KREAM is the sales channel linked from the official G-STAR website for special pass purchases. Check the Official G-STAR Brand Shop for product contents and prices. There is no notice stating that a special pass is required to participate in the festival at no additional cost.
2026 Game Culture Festival Dates and Venue
The festival takes place at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 during G-STAR. The event combines game experiences with musical performances. The main schedule below is based on the Korea Creative Content Agency’s press release announcing the Game Culture Festival.
Item | Announced Details
Festival dates | November 19~22, 2026
Festival venue | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Busan
Admission conditions | G-STAR 2026 ticket holders can participate at no additional cost
K-Sound Stage | Afternoon of November 19, 2026
GCF Esports League finals | November 21, 2026, T1 Base Camp Haeundae
Finals viewing party | At the same time as the finals, in the BEXCO festival exhibition hall
Detailed performance times and full set list | Not listed in the press release
Experience Program Overview and Highlights
At the festival, you can experience game settings through on-site missions. The slogan is “Play K: Play Korea.” The focus is on experiences connecting the games’ stories with Korean culture.
Announced Game | Experience | Highlights
Crimson Desert | Aiming at targets and finding field rations at the Greymane camp | Bringing the game’s mercenary setting to life through on-site activities
Overwatch | Taking part in an operation based on the Busan map and D.Va | Busan and Korean culture as depicted in the game
MONGIL: STAR DIVE | Completing monster-related missions in Beomgol Village | Combining a traditional village setting with the game
Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon | A themed space based on “Seoul’s Last Message” | Portraying a story set in Seoul
SANABI: Haunted Day | An experience space and speedrun challenge | Participation through competing for the fastest completion time
The list above contains announced content for the Game Culture Festival. It is separate from the full list of G-STAR exhibitors. You can find all exhibition booths under VISITOR > BTC Exhibitor Guide on the official website.
Game Culture Festival Performers and Announced Music
The K-Sound Stage takes place on the afternoon of November 19. Performances featuring game music arranged in traditional Korean styles are planned. If you are visiting for the performances, plan around opening day.
Category | Announced Details
Conductor | Kim Yu-won
Performing ensemble | Busan National Gugak Center, as listed in the press release
Performers | dodree, Ahn Ye-eun
Announced game music | Music from PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, AION, and Lies of P: Overture
Announced dodree piece | An arrangement of “Blue Wind” from MONGIL: STAR DIVE
The press release announces Ahn Ye-eun’s appearance. “Magic Lily” and “Changgwi,” which appear in her introduction, should not be treated as confirmed songs for this performance. Check subsequent program announcements for the full set list and detailed start times.
Esports Finals and Viewing Party Venues Compared
The GCF Esports League finals take place outside BEXCO. BEXCO will host a viewing party where visitors can watch the broadcast together. Distinguish between the two venues so you do not travel assuming they are the same arena.
Viewing Option | 2026 Schedule | Venue | What to Check Before Visiting
Watching the finals in person | November 21 | T1 Base Camp Haeundae Arena | Whether spectator admission and seating will be available
Viewing party | At the same time as the finals | BEXCO festival exhibition hall | Start time and how to participate on-site
The tournament game is VALORANT. Online qualifiers take place on November 14, 2026. The total prize pool is 5,000,000 won.
Teams must consist of 5 players, all at least 15 years old. Registration was announced to open on GGGL on October 22, 2026. The press release does not give a registration deadline, so check the tournament announcement.
Why Ticket and Program Participation Conditions Need Separate Checks
Check festival participation costs separately from how individual programs operate. The press release states that G-STAR ticket holders pay no additional cost. It does not explain performance seat assignments or queuing procedures for each experience.
· Visiting mainly for performances: Check detailed start times and audience admission procedures.
· Visiting mainly for game experiences: Check operating hours and on-site queuing instructions for the games you want to try.
· Visiting mainly for esports: Decide whether your destination is the finals venue or the broadcast viewing at BEXCO.
In particular, do not assume that a G-STAR ticket alone grants access to spectator seating for the finals at T1 Base Camp. The press release does not state spectator admission conditions for that venue. It is best to check subsequent Game Culture Festival announcements for how to attend in person.
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