2026 Seoul Drum Festival: A Celebration of Rhythm and Culture
Experience the Joy of Cultural Tourism
The 2026 Seoul Drum Festival will be held at DDP from May 16 to 17!
Enjoy performances by world-renowned drummers and rhythm experience programs, along with citizen participation activities, all for free.
Seoul Dongdaemun DDP Event
Free performances at the 2026 Seoul Drum Festival!
Join us for a weekend family outing filled with performances, parades, and hands-on experiences!
What is the 2026 Seoul Drum Festival?
This year marks the 28th edition of the festival, themed 'Drum Dream People'.
From percussion performances and parades to workshops and citizen participation programs, this festival represents Seoul's vibrant cultural arts scene.
Schedule
May 16 (Saturday) - May 17 (Sunday)
Location
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Art Hall
Cost
Free
Open to children, friends, and families, this free event will provide a special outing experience for citizens visiting Seoul over the weekend.
The 2026 Seoul Drum Festival will feature a parade and a lineup of free performances!
At the representative program 'Seoul Parade 26', a large-scale percussion parade will take place, featuring 12 artist groups and 212 citizens.
Starting from Heunginjimun, this parade will showcase a variety of percussion styles, including traditional Korean instruments, Brazilian and African rhythms, marching bands, and performances that combine body percussion, fusion dance, and capoeira.
The performance program will include renowned artists such as Donald Barrett, known as Lady Gaga's drummer, along with other talented performers.
✨ 2026 Seoul Drum Festival Lineup ✨
May 16
Donald Barrett (Lady Gaga's drummer)
Gong Seong-yeon (Percussionist)
Samsan (Traditional Music)
Kim Ban-jang (Soul Genre)
May 17
Band Kadeho (Recommended Artist by Korean Popular Music Awards)
Kim Dae-ho (Bassist)
The festival will also include hands-on workshops for citizens, such as finger drumming, handpan workshops, body percussion, and singing bowl sessions.
These workshops can be reserved in advance through the official festival website.
Join us at the 2026 Seoul Drum Festival for an unforgettable weekend of rhythm and culture!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224278923909
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