Seoul Jazz Festival

서울재즈페스티벌

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MusicSeoul
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's evolution from a single-venue
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Seoul Jazz Festival in Seoul

Seoul Jazz Festival started in 2007 and moved to Olympic Park in 2012, where it has grown into a multi-stage weekend event blending jazz with R&B, funk, and pop-crossover acts. Recent lineups have included major international names like Herbie Hancock and Janelle Monae, drawing large outdoor crowds each late spring.

Seoul Jazz Festival began in 2007 and has since become one of Asia's most prominent jazz-adjacent music festivals, even as its lineup expanded well beyond straight jazz into R&B, soul, funk, and pop-adjacent acts that draw a broader crowd than the genre name suggests.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's evolution from a single-venue jazz showcase into a sprawling, multi-genre outdoor event is its defining feature: what began with three stages in 2012 has grown to five, with the artist roster more than doubling over the same period

02

The mystery stays covered

Headliners now span legacy jazz figures alongside R&B, soul, and pop-crossover acts, reflecting how loosely the festival interprets its own genre label

03

The city starts moving

Open lawns across Olympic Park let attendees roam between simultaneous sets, and the layout supports both up-close viewing near the stages and relaxed blanket seating further back for those content to simply listen

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Multi-stage simultaneous programming

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a mix of legacy jazz headliners with contemporary crossover acts

The sacred route

Living ritual

and open-lawn blanket seating across Olympic Park are the recurring format elements each edition builds around

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Seoul you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Comfortable outdoor festival wear, a hat and sunscreen for daytime sun on open lawns, and a light layer for cooler evening sets once the sun goes down.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Seoul Jazz Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.52 N, 127.12 EOpen in Google Maps

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Nearest airportGMP — Gimpo
TransportStay close enough to the part of Seoul you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Seoul Jazz Festival does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Seoul via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Seoul, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable outdoor festival wear, a hat and sunscreen for daytime sun on open lawns, and a light layer for cooler evening sets once the sun goes down.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 Seoul Jazz Festival?

Seoul Jazz Festival is listed for Past edition: 22–24 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Seoul Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Seoul, 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?

Seoul, Seoul, 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.

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Official URLseouljazz.co.kr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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