2026 IBK Festival KINTEX Halls 1 & 2: Lineup, Free Ticket Guide, and 17-Min GTX-A Route

The 2026 IBK FESTIVAL (2026 입크페스티벌), a major free music festival hosted by the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), takes place on October 3 (Sat) and October 4 (Sun), 2026, across KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Halls 1 & 2. Expanded into a two-day event, Saturday (October 3) spotlights premier K-Pop artists, while Sunday (October 4) features an all-star hip-hop roster and legendary group god as special guest headliners.

Admission is 100% free by pre-registration lottery via the i-ONE Bank mobile banking application, open until August 31, 2026. For travelers arriving from central Seoul, the GTX-A KINTEX Station (킨텍스역), opened on December 28, 2024, connects directly from Seoul Station (서울역) in roughly 17 minutes without transfers. Here is everything you need to know about the lineup, ticket lottery rules, transit routes, and post-festival crowd navigation.

2026 IBK Festival Lineup and Schedule#

The festival utilizes combined Halls 1 & 2 of KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 to build a massive indoor concert arena.

Daily Official Lineup#

• October 3 (Sat) ｜ K-POP DAY:
  • HIGHLIGHT (하이라이트), ALLDAY PROJECT (올데이 프로젝트), JEON SOMI (전소미), RESCENE (리센느), fromis_9 (프로미스나인), DAYOUNG (다영), CRAVITY (크래비티), P1Harmony (피원하모니)
• October 4 (Sun) ｜ HIP HOP DAY & SPECIAL STAGE:
  • LOCO (로꼬), CRUSH (크러쉬), Heize (헤이즈), YENA (최예나), HAON (김하온), Wonstein (원슈타인), NOWIMYOUNG (나우아임영)
  • SPECIAL STAGE: god (지오디)

Free Ticket Lottery and Entry Rules#

Unlike commercial arena concerts, the IBK Festival does not sell tickets through standard ticketing platforms.

1. Application Window: August 3 (Mon) ～ August 31 (Mon), 2026
2. How to Enter: Open the i-ONE Bank (Personal) mobile banking app → Navigate to Events → Click the ‘2026 IBK Festival Ticket Application’ banner to submit your entry.
3. Winner Announcement: September 8 (Tue), 2026 (via SMS notification and in-app confirmation)
4. Required Documents for Wristband Pickup:
   • Live winning confirmation screen in the mobile app (screenshots and screen recordings are not accepted)
   • Physical photo ID (original Passport or Alien Registration Card for foreign visitors)
   • Ticket transfers and secondary market resales are strictly prohibited.

Important: Wristbands will only be issued after the booth staff confirms your identity against your physical photo ID. Make sure to carry your physical passport on the day of the event.

How to Get to KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 (Halls 1 & 2)#

Halls 1 & 2 are located on the western wing of KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, making them conveniently close to both Daehwa Station and the pedestrian pathways from KINTEX Station.

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    A[GTX-A KINTEX Station Exit 5] -->|10 min walk| B(KINTEX Center 1 Ground Floor Lobby)
    C[Subway Line 3 Daehwa Station Exit 2] -->|12 min walk| B
    C -->|Local Bus 058 or 062| B
    B -->|Enter| D[Halls 1 & 2 Identity Check Booth]
    D -->|Wristband Tagged| E[Halls 1 & 2 Main Stage]
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Public transit travel times and fares are outlined below:

Recommended Arrival Time#

Because this is a large-scale festival with mixed standing and seated areas, verification queues for wristband exchange can become lengthy in the afternoon.

• Recommended Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before the stage program begins.
• Timetable Check: The exact artist timetable will be published on the official IBK Festival Instagram and website prior to the event dates.
• Box Office Hours: Even if you only intend to watch later headliner acts, you must arrive before wristband booth operations close for the day.

Waiting Areas and Amenities (Lockers & Food)#

KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 features abundant indoor amenities and dining options:

1. Digital Coin Lockers:
   • Locations: Outside Hall 1 lobby, central ground-floor concourse between Halls 2 & 3, and second-floor lobby.
   • Rates: 1,000 KRW (small), 2,000 KRW (medium), 3,000 KRW (large). Credit cards and cash accepted.
   • Lockers usually fill up before noon on festival days. If all lockers are occupied, use the 24-hour luggage lockers inside Line 3 Daehwa Station (대화역).
2. Dining and Cafes:
   • Inside Center 1: Food court, bakeries, brand cafes, and convenience stores on the ground floor.
   • Nearby: Hyundai Department Store KINTEX branch (10 min walk) has a comprehensive basement food hall.
   • Daehwa Station: Authentic Korean restaurants and late-night eateries cluster around Exits 2 and 3.

Post-Show Return Transit and Crowd Tips#

Both festival days conclude during the weekend evening rush. Concurrently on October 3 (Sat), indie-pop band LANY performs at KINTEX Center 2 (Hall 9), and on October 4 (Sun), SeeYa hosts their 20th Anniversary Concert at Center 2 (Hall 10B). KINTEX area transit hubs will experience heavy combined crowds.

• GTX-A KINTEX Station: The quickest method to reach central Seoul. Expect brief metering at the ticket gates during peak egress immediately after the final act.
• Subway Line 3 Daehwa Station (대화역): If crowds at KINTEX Station are congested, walk about 12 minutes to Daehwa Station. As the terminal origin station on Line 3, you are guaranteed a seat for the ride into downtown Seoul.
• Express Bus Alternative: Bus M7731 operates directly from the KINTEX bus stop toward Hapjeong Station (합정역) and Hongik University Station (홍대입구역).

Tips for International Attendees#

• Passport Required: International lottery winners must present their physical passport along with the active winning screen in the i-ONE Bank app.
• T-money Transit Card: Purchase a T-money card at airport convenience stores or subway stations and load it with funds. The Seoul Climate Card is not valid for boarding at KINTEX Station.
• Station Signage: Look for bilingual signs: KINTEX Station (킨텍스역, GTX-A) and Daehwa Station (대화역, Line 3).

Related Reading#

• KINTEX Venue Guide: How to Get to Centers 1 & 2 via 17-Min GTX-A
• How to Get from Seoul Station to KINTEX: 17-Min GTX-A Express and Subway Alternatives
• How to Get from Incheon Airport to KINTEX: Bus 3300 vs AREX + GTX-A
• How to Get from Gimpo Airport to KINTEX: Seohae Line & Daegok Transfer Route
• KINTEX & Goyang Stadium Coin Lockers: Rates, Locations, and 28-Inch Luggage Options
• First-Time Visitor Guide to KINTEX

Sources and Verification#

• Official Event Details: Verified directly from the 2026 IBK Festival Official Website and IBK i-ONE Bank event notices.
• Transit Schedules: Based on official GTX-A timetables, Korail Subway Line 3 operating schedules, and Gyeonggi Bus Information data.
• Venue Facilities: Ground-floor layout and locker maps confirmed via the official KINTEX website.