Pentaport Rock Festival Returns for 21st Edition Under 'RE:BORN' Theme, Biggest Lineup Yet With 66 Acts

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, one of South Korea's most established outdoor rock festivals, has announced its 21st edition with a lineup of 66 acts — the largest in the festival's history. Organizers are branding this year's edition RE:BORN (리본), a theme that doubles as a public acknowledgment: 2025's 20th-anniversary edition drew criticism over its operations, and the festival is now positioning 2026 as a fresh start.

What was announced

The festival confirmed a 66-act lineup for its 21st edition, its biggest ever, under the RE:BORN theme. Ahead of the event, Korean rock music outlet Den Magazine sat down with executive producer Kim Myung-hoon (김명훈), who is overseeing this year's programming, for an exclusive interview about the direction of the 2026 edition. The full interview is published in Den's online magazine.

Why the RE:BORN framing matters

Pentaport marked its 20th anniversary in 2025, but operational shortcomings that year left a mark on public perception. Rather than downplay it, organizers are using RE:BORN as a direct response — an attempt to reset expectations and redefine the festival as it enters its third decade.

What we don't know yet

The full 66-act lineup has not been detailed in the announcement. Dates, venue specifics, ticket pricing, and on-sale information for the 21st edition have also not yet been announced. Readers wanting the latest details can follow the festival's official account, @pentaportrf.

About Pentaport Rock Festival

Running since 2006 in Incheon, Pentaport is one of South Korea's longest-running and largest outdoor rock festivals, with a history of bringing internationally known rock acts to Korean stages.