Jarasum Jazz Festival 2026 Announces Final Lineup, Set for Oct 9–11 in Gapyeong
South Korea's Jarasum Jazz Festival (자라섬재즈페스티벌) has announced its final lineup for 2026 via its official Instagram. The 23rd edition of the festival runs from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, across Jarasum island and the surrounding town area in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Tickets go on sale through YES24.
What was announced
The organizers confirmed the festival dates, location, and ticketing platform, and stated that this year's programming centers on musical exchange between Korea and France — described in the announcement as "한국과 프랑스의 새로운 만남" ("a new encounter between Korea and France"), pointing to planned collaborations and joint projects between Korean and French musicians.
Event details
- Event: 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival (제23회 자라섬재즈페스티벌)
- Dates: October 9 (Fri) – October 11 (Sun), 2026 — three days
- Location: Jarasum island and the Gapyeong town area, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Ticketing: YES24
- Price: Not yet announced
What we don't know yet
The organizers noted that the lineup is subject to change depending on individual artists' circumstances, without further notice. Stage assignments and set times for individual performers have also not yet been released, nor has ticket pricing.
Background
Jarasum Jazz Festival has run on Jarasum island in Gapyeong since 2004 and is one of South Korea's largest jazz festivals. Performances typically spread across a main stage on the island as well as venues throughout the neighboring Gapyeong town area, with the festival held annually outdoors each autumn.