2025 GANGNAM festival [25.09.25 - 10.03]

The 2025 Gangnam Festival is scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 3, 2025, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gangnam District. The festival will be held across the entire district, with main locations including COEX, Yeongdong-daero, and Maru Park.

Here is a breakdown of some of the key events:

Vision Declaration Ceremony & Opening Event: This will be held on September 26 at the east plaza of COEX, featuring performances and the announcement of Gangnam's future vision.

Yeongdong-daero K-POP Concert: The signature event of the festival is on September 27 on Yeongdong-daero, near the COEX East Gate. The lineup for this concert is set to include artists such as g.o.d, BTOB, FIFTY FIFTY, SF9, nSSign, and Baby DONT Cry.

HEY! Gangnam Family Concert: On September 28, this concert will feature stars from the 1990s, including Lee Jaehoon (Cool), Lim Changjung, and Kim Changryeol (DJ DOC).

Gangnam Fashion Festa: This event will showcase a hybrid show in collaboration with domestic fashion brands and artists.

Gourmet Journey & K-Culture Zone: From September 25 to 28, this zone will offer exhibitions and performances focused on K-food and global cuisine.

KBS Open Concert: On October 2, this concert will be held at Jamwon Hangang Park.

Gangnam International Peace Marathon: This event will take place on October 3.

HEY! Bongeun Temple Music Concert: The festival will conclude on October 3 with a musical performance at Bongeunsa Temple.

In addition to these main events, there will be various fringe performances, busking, and street events at locations like Gangnam Station, Garosu-gil, and Apgujeong Rodeo throughout the festival period.

The 2025 Gangnam Festival is a large-scale event, and while many of the festival's activities and performances are free to the public, some specific events or special packages, especially those targeting foreign tourists, have a cost.

Yeongdong-daero K-POP Concert: The concert itself is generally a free event. However, tickets for foreigners are often provided as part of a travel package. These packages, which can range from $35 to $150 USD or more, include a concert ticket along with a tour of Gangnam, K-beauty vouchers, and other related services. It is important to note that these packages are a way for foreign tourists to secure tickets, as direct ticket purchases are not available.

Other events: Many of the other programs, such as the fashion show, various street performances, and food zones, are likely to be free to attend for the general public.