2026 Kinbam Festival KINTEX — Ended Sept 5, Lawn Night Market & Evening Free Parking
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.
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 behind Center 2 and Cat Festa 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 for permanent facility details.
Note: This festival ended on September 5, 2026. For future editions, check official KINTEX announcements.
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).
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).
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.
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 (18:00 start, approx. 90-minute show)
- Indoor Hall 10: 39th Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa (10:00–18:00)
- Goyang Stadium: Lim Young-woong Stadium Concert (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.
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 |
Related Guides#
- KINTEX Venue Hub & Facility Overview
- Seoul Station to KINTEX Fastest Route
- KINTEX Parking Rates & Free Parking Tips
- SPYAIR KINTEX Concert (Sept 5)
- Sept 5 Goyang Double-Concert Exit Plan
Sources & Verification Date#
- Official Event Notices: Sourced from KINTEX Official Announcements and verified event posters.
- Parking & Transit: Based on KINTEX facility operating policy and Goyang City traffic information.
FAQ
What was the admission fee for the Kinbam Festival?
Admission to the festival lawn was completely free. Attendees only paid for individual food truck orders, craft beers, and flea market goods.
Where and when was free parking available?
KINTEX announced free parking at the Exhibition Center 2 surface and underground structures from 19:00 to 24:00 on both Friday and Saturday. Vehicles entering before 19:00 paid normal rates.
What else was on at KINTEX on Saturday, September 5?
The SPYAIR rock concert played the rear outdoor plaza and Cat Festa ran in Hall 10. When events stack up like this, Kintex-ro can back up, so the GTX-A train to KINTEX Station is the predictable way in.
Were picnic mats or camping tents permitted on the lawn?
Personal picnic mats were allowed in designated grass seating zones. Camping tents, shade tarps, bicycles, and electric kickboards were prohibited for safety and turf preservation.
Transport and venue information was last verified on September 6, 2026. Please check official notices and opening hours before your visit.
This event has ended. The travel, waiting, and getting-home notes hold for any other show at the same venue.