Novelbright at KINTEX 2026 — August 1 Show Ended, Hall 10 Entry Times and GTX-A Route
Novelbright ASIA TOUR 2026 ～PYRAMID～ in SEOUL took place at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 (Hall 10) on August 1, 2026; the August 2 show was cancelled. The announced door timings, the GTX-A route from Seoul Station, and the locker details are kept here because they hold for any show in the same hall.
The Japanese five-piece rock band Novelbright played KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, Hall 10 on August 1 (Sat), 2026 at 18:00. It was their first solo show in Korea and the opening night of the ～PYRAMID～ Asia Tour. The August 2 (Sunday) performance was cancelled beforehand.
This page stays up for the next show in Hall 10. The announced door timings, the route in, and the locker details below are not specific to this band — they are how a Hall 10 evening at KINTEX is typically scheduled.
The 16:00 standing cutoff#
Doors were set for 16:30, but the number on a standing ticket was only worth something until 16:00. Under the announced rules, anyone who missed the standing lineup lost their queue number and went to the back.
| Time | What happens | What you should be doing |
|---|---|---|
| approx. 14:00 | Ticket box and official merch booth open in the Hall 10 lobby | Physical ID needed here |
| 16:00 | Standing lineup, strictly by queue number | Missing this voids the number |
| 16:30 | Gates open | Seated ticket holders enter |
| 18:00 | Show starts | Run time approx. 150 minutes |
| approx. 20:30 | Expected finish | The whole hall leaves at once |
Treat the shape of that schedule, not the exact minutes, as what carries over: a KINTEX hall show puts its standing cutoff a full two hours before the music. Entry required the physical passport or Foreigner Registration Card the ticket was booked under, plus the reservation printout. The show was open to ages 8 and above.
Novelbright’s best-known songs#
No official setlist was published. These are the band’s signature tracks.
- Walking with you — the breakout hit that topped streaming charts, a fixture of their live set
- Tsukimisou (月見草) — a slower rock ballad built around the vocal
- Aoi Haru (아오이하루) — an upbeat singalong
- Kaimaku Sengen (開幕宣言) — the tour’s opening declaration, and the concept the whole night is named for
Early August at KINTEX is hot, and the queue is outdoors#
Early August in Goyang is hot and humid, and the standing queue forms outside. Hall 10 and the Exhibition Center 2 lobbies are fully air-conditioned, so the workable approach is to stay inside until lineup time rather than bank a spot in the sun. That holds for any summer show in this hall.
Getting to KINTEX Hall 10#
Hall 10 sits inside Exhibition Center 2, about ten minutes on foot from GTX-A KINTEX Station. With a standing cutoff two hours before the show, a car or taxi stuck in Saturday traffic is the easiest way to lose your queue number; the train is the predictable option.
- Routes, journey times, and fares from each starting point: Seoul Station to KINTEX · Incheon Airport to KINTEX · Gimpo Airport to KINTEX
- First visit to this venue: KINTEX first-visit guide · KINTEX visitor guide
- Lockers, fees, and what to do when they are full: luggage storage at KINTEX
- Driving or being dropped off: parking around KINTEX and Goyang Stadium
- Leaving with everyone else: avoiding the post-concert crowd
Sources and Verification Date#
- Transit Information: Sourced and cross-checked using official GTX-A schedules, Seohae Line operating tables, and the Gyeonggi Bus Information (GBIS) database.
- Venue Facilities: Sourced from the official KINTEX website.
- Concert Details: Sourced from the official Novelbright ASIA TOUR 2026 ticket reservation page on Ticketlink, including the August 2 cancellation notice. That page may be taken down now the tour has passed.
- Verification Date: August 13, 2026
FAQ
What time did the Novelbright show at KINTEX start?
The show was scheduled for 18:00, with gates at 16:30, an hour and a half earlier. Standing ticket holders were told to line up by queue number from 16:00. Concerts in KINTEX Hall 10 generally keep to these intervals.
When did the ticket box and merch booth open?
Both were announced to open around 14:00, roughly four hours before showtime, in the lobby of KINTEX Hall 10. Collecting a ticket required physical ID; photos and scans were not accepted.
How do I get to KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 Hall 10?
If you are coming from Seoul Station (서울역), take the GTX-A line to KINTEX Station (킨텍스역). It takes about 16～17 minutes with no transfers. From the station, follow the signs and walk about 10 minutes to reach Exhibition Center 2. From Gimpo Airport (GMP), take the Seohae Line (서해선) to Daegok Station (대곡역) and transfer to the GTX-A line.
Where can I store my luggage and find convenience stores?
Digital lockers are available near the entrance of Hall 10 and in the central lobby on the 2nd floor of Exhibition Center 2. Fees range from 1,000 KRW (small) to 3,000 KRW (large), payable by credit card, Samsung Pay, or T-money. If the lockers are full, consider using the Keep24 locker station near Daehwa Station (대화역) Exit 4. Convenience stores and beverage kiosks are also located throughout the 1st and 2nd floors.
Transport and venue information was last verified on August 13, 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.