Seoul Gugak Festival 2027: Dates (usually mid June) and Fares

When is Seoul Gugak Festival 2027?

Seoul Gugak Festival usually runs mid June. Exact dates are not announced yet.

How the dates are set: The Seoul city government announces the date each year; the 2026 edition was on a Friday in June.

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Seoul Gugak Festival schedule

Friday, June 19, 2026: The 8th Seoul Gugak Festival ran from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Moonlight Square, Banpo Hangang Park.
2026 line-up: Traditional masters such as Kim Duk-soo SamulNori, K-gugak fusion acts such as KARDI and Lastreet Crew, and interactive stages.

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Tickets and cost

In 2026, admission was free for all visitors.

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Seoul Gugak Festival: questions people ask

Is the Seoul Gugak Festival free?

Yes, in 2026 admission was free for all visitors.

Where is the Seoul Gugak Festival held?

The 8th festival in 2026 was held at Moonlight Square in Banpo Hangang Park, on the Han River.

What is gugak?

Gugak is traditional Korean music.

What time did the Seoul Gugak Festival run in 2026?

It ran from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026.

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About Seoul Gugak Festival

A free summer day of traditional Korean music and modern gugak fusion on the Han River, in Banpo Hangang Park.

The Seoul Gugak Festival fills an afternoon and evening with gugak, traditional Korean music, from master performers to K-gugak fusion acts. The 8th edition in 2026 was held at Moonlight Square in Banpo Hangang Park with free admission. It is a one-day event, so the practical catch is that the date and the line-up are set by the city each year.

Know before you go

In 2026 admission was free for all visitors.
In 2026 the festival ran from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, so plan for an afternoon and an evening.
Incheon (ICN) is the main international airport, roughly an hour from central Seoul by train or taxi; Gimpo (GMP) is closer to the city.

Planning the trip

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