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EDC Korea

EndedDiscovery Park, INSPIRE Entertainment ResortYeongjong-do, Incheon

When & where

Dates:
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Hours:
5 PM – 3 AM, both days
Venue:
Discovery Park, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort
Area:
Yeongjong-do, Incheon
Age & ID:
19+ only. Foreign visitors: physical passport — digital IDs are not accepted.

How to get there

Official paid shuttles run from Seoul on Oct 3 and 4 (book on Queen’s Smile; bring a physical ID matching the booking) — the first Seoul return leaves at midnight, the second about an hour after the show ends. Or take the AREX airport line to Airport Cargo Terminal Station and the free INSPIRE shuttle (2 PM–5 AM, every 15–20 min). A late-night taxi to Gangnam takes about 60–80 minutes.

Taxi times are approximate late-night rides.

Map

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, 127 Gonghangmunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22382 (Discovery Park is on the west side of the resort)

인천광역시 중구 공항문화로 127 인스파이어 엔터테인먼트 리조트 — show this to your taxi driver

Google Maps ↗Naver Map ↗Kakao Map ↗Route to ACE (taxi) ↗

Lineup highlights

Sat Oct 3: DJ Snake, Illenium B2B Dabin, Subtronics, R3HAB, Sara Landry, Brennan Heart and more. Sun Oct 4: Tiësto, Alok, Fisher, Aly & Fila, Vini Vici, W&W, Cosmic Gate and more — about 44 acts a day.

From the official lineup — acts and days can change.

Official tickets

HANBAM doesn't sell festival tickets — buy only from official sellers.

Know before you go

  • No re-entry once you are inside.
  • No outside food or drinks — not even water.
  • Also banned: professional cameras, drones, selfie sticks, umbrellas, e-scooters and camping gear.
  • The show goes on in the rain; it is cancelled only for torrential-rain, strong-wind or typhoon warnings.
  • INSPIRE hotel packages are sold to EDC ticket holders only.

Dates checked 2026-09-27 against the official source. Details checked 2026-09-27: EDC Korea — hours & rules · EDC Korea — location · EDC Korea — shuttles · EDC Korea — lineup. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Always re-check with the organiser before you travel.

After the festival

EDC runs until 3 AM — ACE is open until 8 AM, so there is still time.

  1. 1Change out of festival gear — clubs refuse shorts, sportswear, caps and flip-flops.
  2. 2Taxi to Gangnam (see the ride time above). The subway stops around midnight.
  3. 3Bring your physical passport — everyone must be 19+.
Bookable via HANBAM

After EDC Korea: Club ACE Seoul

Where:
597 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06526 · 3 min from Sinsa Station (Line 3) exit 4
Hours:
23:00–08:00, Tue–Sun (closed Mondays)
Entry:
₩20,000 at the door
VIP tables:
from ₩800,000 weekdays / ₩1,500,000 weekends
Bottles:
from ₩400,000
Dress code:
Smart casual — no shorts, sportswear, caps or flip-flops

Starting prices shown by ACE; the exact amount is confirmed when ACE replies. Nothing is paid online.

19+19+ only. Bring your physical passport — photos or copies are not accepted at the door.

Telegram ACEACE site chat

Club ACE Seoul is a separate business and HANBAM's first partner venue. Requests from this site reach ACE tagged “HANBAM”.

Related experiences

Partner links (Klook, GetYourGuide) — see the disclosure at the bottom of the page.

Partner link · Klook

Han River night cruise

Yeouido / Jamsil

See the bridges and skyline lit up from the water. Compare cruise times and prices on Klook.

See options on Klook ↗
Partner link · GetYourGuide

Seoul night tours

Citywide

Guided night walks, food tours and pub crawls. Compare options on GetYourGuide.

See options on GetYourGuide ↗
Partner link · Klook

N Seoul Tower

Namsan

The city view from Namsan after dark. Observatory tickets on Klook.

See options on Klook ↗
Partner link · GetYourGuide

DMZ day tour

Departs Seoul

The day before a late night: guided tours to the border area. Compare on GetYourGuide.

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Stay nearby

Partner links (Agoda).

Partner link · Agoda

Stay in Gangnam

Gangnam

Closest to ACE and Sinsa — a short taxi home after a late night. Search Seoul hotels on Agoda.

See options on Agoda ↗
Partner link · Agoda

Stay in Hongdae

Hongdae

Direct AREX line to Incheon Airport and the liveliest street life. Search Seoul hotels on Agoda.

See options on Agoda ↗
Partner link · Agoda

Stay in Myeongdong

Myeongdong

Central for first-time visitors — shopping, food streets and airport buses. Search Seoul hotels on Agoda.

See options on Agoda ↗

Other nights out (info only)

Info only

Hongdae club street

Hongdae (Mapo)

The university district around Hongik University Station — live-music bars, small clubs and street buskers. Busiest on Friday and Saturday nights.

Open in Google Maps ↗
Info only

Itaewon

Itaewon (Yongsan)

Seoul's most international nightlife strip along Itaewon-ro, with bars and lounges from many countries. Itaewon Station, Line 6.

Open in Google Maps ↗
Info only

Euljiro hidden bars

Euljiro (Jung-gu)

Bars tucked into the upper floors of old print shops and alleys — locals call it "Hipjiro". Euljiro 3-ga Station, Lines 2 and 3.

Open in Google Maps ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

When is EDC Korea 2026?+

Oct 3–4, 2026 (Sat–Sun). Hours: 5 PM – 3 AM, both days

Where is EDC Korea 2026?+

Discovery Park, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, Yeongjong-do, Incheon. Address: INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, 127 Gonghangmunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22382 (Discovery Park is on the west side of the resort).

How do I get to EDC Korea?+

Official paid shuttles run from Seoul on Oct 3 and 4 (book on Queen’s Smile; bring a physical ID matching the booking) — the first Seoul return leaves at midnight, the second about an hour after the show ends. Or take the AREX airport line to Airport Cargo Terminal Station and the free INSPIRE shuttle (2 PM–5 AM, every 15–20 min). A late-night taxi to Gangnam takes about 60–80 minutes.

Is there an age limit at EDC Korea?+

19+ only. Foreign visitors: physical passport — digital IDs are not accepted.

Where can I buy EDC Korea tickets?+

Only from official sellers — for example Official tickets (EDC Korea); International buyers — Frontgate; Official shuttle — Queen’s Smile. HANBAM does not sell festival tickets.

Where can I go after EDC Korea?+

EDC runs until 3 AM — ACE is open until 8 AM, so there is still time. Club ACE Seoul in Gangnam is open 23:00–08:00, Tuesday to Sunday; request entry or a table in the HANBAM chat. 19+ only. Bring your physical passport — photos or copies are not accepted at the door.