Jarasum Jazz Festival

자라섬재즈페스티벌

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MusicGapyeong
Dates9–11 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsJarasum's combination of a genuinely
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jarasum Jazz Festival in Gapyeong

A riverside jazz festival on Jara Island in Gapyeong, running since 2004 as one of Asia's largest outdoor jazz events. Free daytime stages and ticketed headline concerts each October draw crowds who picnic on the island's lawns between sets spanning traditional jazz, fusion, and crossover genres.

On a small river island in Gapyeong, roughly an hour from Seoul, a jazz festival has grown since its 2004 founding into one of Asia's most attended outdoor music events, drawing performers and audiences to Jara Island's grassy banks along the North Han River each October.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Jarasum's combination of a genuinely large-scale, internationally booked jazz lineup with substantial free admission to daytime and side-stage programming sets it apart from most comparably sized music festivals, which tend to gate most content behind paid tickets

02

The mystery stays covered

Camping directly on the festival island, waking up steps from the main stage lawn along the North Han River, gives the event an immersive, multi-day character that a single-evening concert cannot replicate for visitors staying the full weekend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival carries no older folk custom behind it

Water and renewal

Living ritual

instead building a newer civic tradition around river-island camping and open-lawn jazz listening that has become part of Gapyeong's autumn cultural identity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

9–11 October 2026

Getting around

Use Gapyeong transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Layered clothing for cool October river-island evenings, comfortable shoes for grass and gravel paths, and a rain layer in case of autumn showers.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Gapyeong, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.79 N, 127.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Nearest airportGMP — Gimpo
TransportUse Gapyeong transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Gapyeong, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gapyeong via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gapyeong, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearLayered clothing for cool October river-island evenings, comfortable shoes for grass and gravel paths, and a rain layer in case of autumn showers.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Korea and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jarasum Jazz Festival?

Jarasum Jazz Festival is listed for 9–11 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jarasum Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Gapyeong, South Korea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjarasumjazz.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates9–11 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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