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title: "2026 Kinbam Festival KINTEX — Ended Sept 5, Lawn Night Market & Evening Free Parking"
description: "The 2026 Kinbam Festival night market at KINTEX Center 2 Lawn wrapped up on Sept 5, 2026. What the organizers announced — food trucks, craft beer, free parking after 19:00 — plus transit routes to Center 2."
language: en
canonical: https://goyangcon.com/en/events/kinbam-2026-kintex/
verified: 2026-09-06
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Celebrating pleasant early autumn evenings, KINTEX hosted the **2026 Kinbam Festival & Night Market (2026 킨밤 지새우고)** on **September 4 (Fri) and September 5 (Sat)** at the **KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 Front Lawn Plaza**, concluding its two-day run. The organizers announced street food trucks, a craft beer area, acoustic busking, and free parking after 19:00.

Notably, on Saturday, September 5, the festival coincided with the [SPYAIR Rock Concert](/en/events/spyair-2026-kintex/) behind Center 2 and [Cat Festa](/en/events/catfesta-2026-kintex/) in Hall 10. The lawn rules and parking terms below were announced beforehand and are a useful reference for future lawn markets and open-air festivals at KINTEX. Check the [KINTEX Venue Hub](/en/venues/kintex/) for permanent facility details.

> **Note:** This festival ended on September 5, 2026. For future editions, check official KINTEX announcements.

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## 2026 Kinbam Festival Highlights & Hours

* **Event Name:** 2026 Kinbam Festival (킨밤 지새우고)
* **Dates & Hours:** September 4 (Fri) – September 5 (Sat), 2026, 18:00–22:00 nightly
* **Venue:** KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Front Lawn Plaza (야외 잔디광장)
* **Admission:** Free admission (open to the public)
* **Activities:** Street food truck zone, craft beer bar, artisan flea market, acoustic live stages, and amateur billiards clinics by the PBA (Professional Billiards Association).

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## Food Trucks & Picnic Advice

* **Street Food & Craft Beer:** Enjoy fresh Korean fried chicken, grilled skewers, yakisoba, churros, and local craft IPAs and lagers.
* **Eco-Friendly Discounts:** Bringing your own tumbler or food container grants approximately 10% discounts across participating food trucks.
* **Bring a Picnic Mat:** The fixed outdoor tables and benches can fill up early in the evening. Bringing a personal picnic blanket allows you to relax anywhere across the spacious green lawn. (Tents and tarps are prohibited).

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## Free Parking Benefit After 19:00

* **Free Parking Window:** 19:00 to 24:00 midnight
* **Designated Lots:** **KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 surface and underground parking garages** (Center 1 lots remain paid).
* **Important Rule:** Vehicles entering before 19:00 will be charged standard rates. If arriving earlier in the afternoon, rail transit is safer and cheaper.

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## Saturday, September 5: Events Around Center 2

On Saturday night, September 5, several events ran around Center 2 and at Goyang Stadium:

* **Front Lawn:** Kinbam Night Market (18:00–22:00)
* **Rear Outdoor Arena:** [SPYAIR Outdoor Rock Concert](/en/events/spyair-2026-kintex/) (18:00 start, approx. 90-minute show)
* **Indoor Hall 10:** [39th Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa](/en/events/catfesta-2026-kintex/) (10:00–18:00)
* **Goyang Stadium:** [Lim Young-woong Stadium Concert](/en/events/imhero-stadium2-2026-goyang/) (18:30 start)

On an evening like this, Kintex-ro and the surrounding intersections can back up badly. **GTX-A to KINTEX Station** (Exit 5, 10-minute walk) keeps you off the roads.

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## Public Transit to KINTEX Center 2

| Origin | Route | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| **Seoul Station** | GTX-A to KINTEX Station → Exit 5 → 10 min walk | approx. 26 min |
| **Line 3 Daehwa Station** | Exit 2 bus stop → Bus 039 or 082 → KINTEX Center 2 | approx. 12–15 min |
| **Line 3 Juyeop Station** | Exit 4 bus stop → Bus 089 or 080 to KINTEX | approx. 15 min |

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## Related Guides

* [KINTEX Venue Hub & Facility Overview](/en/venues/kintex/)
* [Seoul Station to KINTEX Fastest Route](/en/guides/seoul-station-to-kintex/)
* [KINTEX Parking Rates & Free Parking Tips](/en/guides/kintex-goyang-stadium-parking/)
* [SPYAIR KINTEX Concert (Sept 5)](/en/events/spyair-2026-kintex/)
* [Sept 5 Goyang Double-Concert Exit Plan](/en/guides/september-5-goyang-crowd-avoidance/)

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## Sources & Verification Date

* **Official Event Notices:** Sourced from [KINTEX Official Announcements](https://www.kintex.com/) and verified event posters.
* **Parking & Transit:** Based on KINTEX facility operating policy and Goyang City traffic information.