Last checked: October 27, 2026. Ticketing and lineup details can change, so confirm on NOL Ticket and the official KGMA channels.
The 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA 2026) takes over Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 7 and 8, 2026. The ceremony is organized by Ilgan Sports and runs for two days, labeled “Artist Day” and “Music Day.”
Quick facts
- Dates: Saturday, November 7 (Artist Day) and Sunday, November 8 (Music Day), 2026
- Where: Gocheok Sky Dome, 430 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
- Show time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (270 minutes, no intermission), according to the NOL listing
- Age: 9 and up
- Tickets: NOL Ticket (exclusive seller for domestic sales)
- Hosts: Nov 7, actor Nam Ji-hyun and Won of RESCENE. Nov 8, actor Kim Jae-won and Liz of IVE.
Lineup (as reported)
More than 40 acts are announced over the two nights. News reports split them by day as below. Spellings come from translated Korean reports, and lineups can change, so check the official announcement.
Artist Day, November 7: Novelbright, Dayoung, LUCY, Young K, ALL DAY PROJECT, Jang Min-ho, CRAVITY, CLOSE YOUR EYES, TREASURE, tripleS, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, RESCENE, IDID, AND2BLE, TUIDE
Music Day, November 8: NEXZ, RIIZE, Minho (SHINee), Park Ji-hyun, BILLLIE, Shownu X Hyungwon (MONSTA X), AHOF, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AEN, ATEEZ, WayV, Yena, ITZY, KISS OF LIFE, KiiiKiii, KickFlip, TOUCHED, TWS, Hearts2Hearts
Some acts named in other reports are not placed on a day here because the reports disagreed. One early report said the show would air live on ENA, but I could not confirm broadcast or streaming details later.
Ticket prices
The NOL listing shows these tiers, per ticket:
- VIP seat: 121,000 KRW
- R seat: 99,000 KRW
- S seat: 77,000 KRW
- Floor, section C: 129,000 KRW
- Ground seat: 129,000 KRW
The page says some prices apply only to certain periods or show dates, and I could not see the full price list.
Are tickets still available?
General sales opened on October 2 at 6 p.m. KST, and NOL is the exclusive seller for domestic sales. I could not check how many seats remain, so open NOL Ticket for the latest availability, including canceled seats that return to sale. Booking for each day closes at 3 p.m. on the show day.
I could not confirm whether overseas fans can book directly, so check the NOL listing and NOL World. Some resellers also sell KGMA ticket packages, and one listing says its package is non-refundable. Read the terms carefully before you buy from anyone other than NOL.
Cancellations
Canceling within 7 days of booking refunds the full ticket price, excluding the booking fee. Closer to the show, fees apply: up to 10 days before is 4,000 KRW per ticket, 9 to 7 days before is 10%, 6 to 3 days before is 20%, and 2 days before until the deadline is 30%. Bookings made after the cancellation deadline cannot be canceled or refunded.
Around the venue
Ilgan Sports says KGMA will also run an offline-only “STAR ROAD” segment in place of a traditional red carpet, and a K-Beauty Festa zone near the venue on both days. Details were thin, so check the official channels.
How to get there
Gocheok Sky Dome is a 5-minute walk from Guil Station (Line 1), Exit 2, according to the venue’s own page. For buses, after-show tips and the other big venues, see our guide to getting to Seoul’s concert venues. Planning ahead? Read our concert packing checklist and our ticket buying guide.
Tips for international fans
- Bring ID that matches your booking. Foreign fans usually use a passport.
- Avoid resale offers on social media. They are a common source of scams.
- With about 40 acts, the show is long. Plan food and a charged phone.
- Everyone leaves at once at night. Plan your way back before you go.
Sources
- NOL Ticket event page for KGMA 2026
- Ilgan Sports (IS Plus), KGMA reports from October 2 and October 8
- Sports Kyunghyang (English), KGMA lineup report from September 7
- Soompi, KGMA lineup announcements
- Seoul Facilities Corporation, Gocheok Sky Dome transportation page