The 18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026 is scheduled for May 22–24, 2026, at Olympic Park in the Songpa District of Seoul, South Korea. This three-day outdoor event features a mix of international jazz legends and popular domestic artists.
The festival has released its 3rd lineup as of mid-March 2026:
Tickets are sold exclusively through Melon Ticket.
If you are visiting Songpa District for the festival, these nearby venues also offer live music and high-quality sound:
Located nearby at Lotte World Mall, this world-class venue is praised for its superb acoustics.
A trendy jazz bar in the nearby Seongsu area (roughly a 15-minute drive) known for its intimate live performances.
Are you looking for accommodation near Olympic Park, or would you like a more detailed daily schedule for a specific artist?
Event Schedule & Location
Lineup Highlights
Ticket Information
Local Recommendations
•Dates: Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, 2026.
•Venue: Olympic Park (424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul).
•Vibe: Known for its "picnic vibes," the festival includes multiple indoor and outdoor stages throughout the park.
•Day 1 (May 22): Janelle Monáe, Arturo Sandoval, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, CNBLUE, and Jang Beom June.
•Day 2 (May 23): Jon Batiste, FKJ, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Epik High, and Yerin Baek.
•Day 3 (May 24): Herbie Hancock, Of Monsters and Men, Medeski Martin & Wood, Ella Mai, and HYUKOH.
•Note: Ezra Collective, originally in the first lineup, is no longer performing due to personal reasons.
•1-Day Pass: ₩189,000.
•3-Day Pass: ₩470,000 (regular price).
•Availability: As of March 12, 2026, the 1-day pass for Saturday, May 23, is sold out. Remaining tickets are available in limited quantities.
•Located nearby at Lotte World Mall, this world-class venue is praised for its superb acoustics.
•superb acoustics
•A trendy jazz bar in the nearby Seongsu area (roughly a 15-minute drive) known for its intimate live performances.
•intimate live performances
•near Olympic Park, or would you like a more detailed
Updated at 19 Mar 2026