Events

Seoul Music Festival 2026 at Nodeul Island, Oct 24: Free Concert Lineup, Reservations and Access

AI-generated dusk scene of a small outdoor stage on a riverside lawn, with a guitarist and a vocalist and people sitting on the grass, string lights and bridge lights in the background. A white line traces the guitarist next to a handwritten note reading 'Free, by the river'.

AT A GLANCE

Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Main concert
17:00–21:00 (opening act GLL)
Daytime program
12:00–18:00 music exhibits and activities; food zone 12:00–20:00
Place
Nodeul Island, 445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Nodeul Station, Line 9)
Cost
Free; main concert needs an advance reservation
Reservation
Yes24 from Sept 30, 11:00, 2 per person

The Seoul Music Festival is on Saturday, October 24, at Nodeul Island, and it’s free. The main concert runs 17:00–21:00 and needs an advance reservation. Reservations opened on Yes24 on September 30 at 11:00, with a limit of two per person. I’ve also covered the daytime program and same-day entry. Checked on: 2026-10-16

The hero image is AI-generated and is not a photo of the real island.

Lineup

SlotArtists
Main concert (17:00–21:00)Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, Okdal Bit, Nerd Connection, Chu Dahye Charzes, Kim Chang-wan Band
Opening actGLL

Schedule

  • 12:00–18:00 daytime program: music exhibits and hands-on activities.
  • 12:00–20:00 food zone: food and drinks to buy.
  • 17:00–21:00 main concert: reserved pass holders enter with free (unassigned) viewing across zones A–D. There are no assigned seats.

Same-day entry isn’t guaranteed. The event guide says walk-up entry may open from 18:10 within remaining capacity. Check notices on the day.

Getting there

  • Take Line 9 to Nodeul Station and walk. Our media-art guide lists Exit 2 and about a 10-minute walk.
  • Buses from Yongsan Station (Line 1) or Sinyongsan Station (Line 4) are also listed. Public transit is recommended.
  • The river breeze is cold in the evening, so bring a layer.

The night media art on the southern tip of the island runs through October 31, so you can add it before or after. See 5 night media art spots in Seoul.

A sample day

The schedule runs from noon to 9 p.m. Here is one plan built on the reported times.

  • 12:00–16:00: browse the music exhibits and activities, and eat at the food zone (open until 20:00).
  • Around 16:30: get ready for main-concert entry. Check on-site guidance for the entry method and where to queue.
  • 17:00–21:00: watch the opening act and the main concert.
  • Afterward: see the media art at the island’s southern tip (through October 31), then walk back to Nodeul Station.

Invitation program for foreign visitors

There was a separate program for foreign visitors. Reports say 100 seats were offered first come, first served, up to two people per applicant, and companions also had to be foreign nationals. Selection wasn’t guaranteed. If you’re going with a foreign friend, check the organizer’s notice.

Who it suits

  • People who want free live music on an autumn evening
  • People who want a long day with exhibits and activities by day and a concert at night
  • People who like a riverside night view with their music

If you couldn’t reserve or the main concert isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy just the daytime program and food zone.

FAQ

Is it really free? The festival is listed as free, but the main concert needs a reservation.

Can I go without a reservation? You can still enjoy the daytime program and food zone. For the main concert, only possible same-day entry is mentioned.

For riverside food ideas, see the Han River sashimi picnic guide.

Sources (checked on 2026-10-16)