Entertech, Seoul 2026
Entertech, Seoul 2026 is a four-day festival in South Korea that merges K-pop, gaming, and immersive technology. Held from September 17 to 20, 2026, primarily at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event features virtual reality experiences, esports competitions, and a variety of public cultural performances.
- Date
- Sep 17-20, 2026
- Status
- Starts today
Event summary
Highlights
- Virtual reality K-pop performances featuring festival ambassador Fifty Fifty
- Esports tournaments including League of Legends and PUBG
- Maker Faire Seoul featuring 100 robotics and AI exhibition booths
- Domestic debut of Sega’s Crazy Taxi and Hyundai Motor sim-racing finals
Gaming and esports form a major part of the schedule, with demonstrations from Blizzard Entertainment, the domestic debut of Sega’s Crazy Taxi, and a Hyundai Motor sim-racing final. Competitive tournaments are also planned for titles such as League of Legends and PUBG. Alongside the public festivities, the SPP International Content Market facilitates business-to-business meetings for companies in the animation, webtoon, and film sectors.
Outdoor programs at the DDP include the Maker Faire Seoul, which showcases 100 booths focused on robotics and AI. Visitors can also enjoy taekwondo displays, busking, and freestyle K-pop dance sessions that do not require registration. While many activities are open to the public, the opening ceremony held on Friday requires advanced online registration.
Practical details
- Location described by the source
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the Ihyeon Water Gate exhibition hall and the JW Marriott Dongdaemun hotel
- www.koreatimes.co.kr
- Area for browsing nearby events
- Seoul
Before attending
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Sources and further information
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- Seoul to host K-pop, gaming tech festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza www.koreatimes.co.kr
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