K-Music Festival Returns To London This Autumn

K-Music Festival, London's largest celebration of Korean music and culture, returns for its 13^th edition this autumn with an ambitious programme showcasing the depth, diversity and creativity of Korea's thriving music scene. Expanding its scope for 2026, the festival embraces contemporary hip-hop, art pop and gaming soundtracks alongside traditional Korean music, contemporary composition, jazz, post-rock, immersive sound art and cross-cultural collaboration. 

Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre UK, the festival takes place from September 28^th – November 23^rd across some of London's most celebrated venues including Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Rich Mix, Jazz Café, EartH Theatre, Stone Nest and Upstairs at Ronnie's. 

The K-Music Festival opens with ADG7, joined by singer-songwriter Chang Kiha and hip-hop duo Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA in a dynamic collision of Korean folk traditions, shamanic energy and contemporary urban sounds; the festival continues with the immersive cross-cultural sonic theatre work Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound and Korean Games in Concert reimagining iconic game soundtracks through the rich textures of the National Gugak Center’s orchestra.

Further highlights include Chudahye Chagis’ explosive fusion of ritual music, funk and R&B at Rich Mix, an intimate cross-cultural dialogue between Kyungso Park and Björn Meyer, Dongyang Gozupa’s high-energy return to London, and Baroque in Blue’s inventive jazz–Baroque fusion, collectively showcasing the festival’s vibrant spectrum from tradition to avant-garde experimentation.

While Korean culture continues to enjoy unprecedented global popularity, K-Music Festival offers audiences the opportunity to experience a broader spectrum of Korea's musical identity, presenting artists who draw on centuries-old traditions while pushing boldly into new creative territory.

K-Music Festival 2026

• Opening Night: Monday 28^th September -  EartH Theatre
  ADG7, Chang Kiha, Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA
• Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound - Saturday 3^rd October Stone Nest
• Korean Games in Concert: Sunday 11^th October - Southbank Centre (Purcell Room)
• Chudahye Chagis: Saturday 17^th October - Rich Mix
• Kyungso Park + Björn Meyer: Thursday 29^th October - Royal Albert Hall (Elgar Room)
• Dongyang Gozopa: Wednesday 11^th November Rich Mix
• Baroque in Blue: Monday 23^rd November - Upstairs at Ronnie’s 
   

Further Information: K-Music Festival 2026 | KCCUK