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Changwon K-POP World Festival 2026

Oct 18, 2026 · Changwon Square, Changwon

The Changwon K-POP World Festival has been held since 2011, best known for its final in which K-pop cover dancers and singers from around the world compete after qualifying rounds in their own countries. The 2026 edition is a free outdoor concert on Changwon Square on Sunday 18 October, with performers including Lee Mu-jin and Na Tae-joo, presented by Park So-hyun.

DatesOct 18, 2026
Show timesOct 18 (Sun) 5:00 PM KST
TypeFestival
VenueChangwon Square
CityChangwon
TicketsFree, with seat reservations through NOL Ticket (Interpark); unreserved standing areas usually open on the day
AdmissionFree

For visitors: Age 11+. Changwon is about 40 minutes from Busan by train or intercity bus; the square is in the city centre, a short taxi ride from Changwon Station.

Getting there

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Tickets

Tickets in Korea sell through Korean platforms (Interpark Global, Melon Ticket, Yes24) and popular shows sell out fast. Buy only from the seller named in the official announcement — resold tickets are routinely voided by identity checks at the door.

Compiled by hand from official announcements and last checked Sep 27, 2026; dates and venues can change, so confirm on the artist's or venue's official channels before booking travel.

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