Opening night,
led by the parade
A parade fills Dosan-daero from Apgujeong to Dosan Park, and the Family Concert and the EDM Party follow at night.
15th GANG NAM FESTIVAL · 2026
Dosan-daero becomes the stage
Autumn in Gangnam — running from the streets of Apgujeong to Dosan Park
COMING SOON
Until opening
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Opening night,
Learn, compete and taste —
a K-culture afternoon
Cover dance, the fashion and beauty festa, a global food zone and the K-Spicy Zone unfold along Dosan-daero from midday into the evening.
A traditional note
closing the final night
The international peace marathon along Bongeunsa-ro, the KBS gugak concert at Maru Park and the temple music concert at Bongeunsa bring the festival to a close. A day to step back from the city and walk into the light and sound of autumn.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
17 PROGRAMS
Seventeen programs along Dosan-daero
Dance and fashion by day, concerts by night. Oct 3 (Sat) and Oct 4 (Sun), along Dosan-daero.
PARADESAT 10.03 · 16:00–18:00
Grand Parade
Units themed on the seven letters of G·A·N·G·N·A·M pass down Dosan-daero in turn.
CONCERTSAT 10.03 · 19:00–21:00
Family Concert
Six acts take the stage from nationwide hits to dance, and you can enjoy the show with your family in the picnic zone.
PARTYSAT 10.03 · 21:30–22:30
EDM Party
A house music EDM party follows right after the Family Concert.
CONCERTSUN 10.04 · 19:00–21:00
K‑Pop Concert
Leading K‑Pop artists join from top tier to rookies, with the Global K‑Pop Dance winners opening the stage from 18:00.
FASHIONSUN 10.04 · 14:30–20:00
Fashion & Beauty Festa
Runways by four renowned designers and celebrities unfold on the special stage in front of Dosan Park.
PARTYSUN 10.04 · 16:30–17:00
Celebration Stage · DJ Aster
Another artist to light up the Fashion Festa — DJ Aster’s EDM party continues.
DANCESAT 10.03 · 13:00–15:00
Global K‑Pop Cover Dance Challenge
Twelve teams from the U.S. preliminaries compete in the final, and the top three earn a spot on the K‑Pop Concert stage.
BEAUTYSAT 10.03 · 15:00–16:00
K‑Pop Makeup Show
Learn the makeovers behind K‑Pop artists with a popular beauty YouTuber.
BEAUTYSUN 10.04 · 19:00–20:00
Cheongdam Hair & Makeup Show
A hair and makeup show with renowned Cheongdam-dong salons and Kyonggi University closes the Fashion & Beauty Festa.
POP‑UPOCT 3–4 · 10:00–22:00
Fashion & Beauty Pop-up
Ten Olive Young brands from Seoul Beauty Hub and five Seoul Fashion Hub brands join with samples and special prices.
CLASSSAT 10.03 · 12:00–13:00
K‑Pop Dance Workshop
Learn the latest K‑Pop choreography from renowned choreographers — pre-registration, with on-site entry also available.
DANCESUN 10.04 · 16:00–17:00
Random Play Dance
With Chumchuneun Gomdol, a creator with 10 million subscribers — 300 people gathered in advance dance together.
SPICY10.03 18:00 / 10.04 12:00
K‑Spicy Zone
Enjoy the taste of Korean spice with Samyang Foods’ Buldak Ramen and Goesan’s red-pepper flavors.
STAGEOCT 3–4
Open Stage
Busking performances, house music DJ shows, beer festival events and more continue on stage.
CONTESTSUN 10.04 · 14:00–15:00
Global Food Cook-off
Ten global chefs go head to head, judged by 100 visitors who taste on the spot.
BEEROCT 3–4 · 10:00–22:00
Beer Festa
Korea’s leading beer festival brands join.
FOODOCT 3–4 · 10:00–22:00
Food Festa
From Korea’s leading chicken brands to renowned global chefs and Singapore chilli crab, the K-Food zone opens.
SPICY10.03 18:00 / 10.04 12:00
K‑Spicy Zone
Enjoy the taste of Korean spice with Samyang Foods’ Buldak Ramen and Goesan’s red-pepper flavors.
STAGEOCT 3–4
Open Stage
Busking performances, house music DJ shows, beer festival events and more continue on stage.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL
See you this autumn at Gangnam Festival
From Dosan-daero to Maru Park in Gaepo-dong and Bongeunsa, Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 5 (Mon)
autumn in Gangnam turns into a festival.