The 23rd
SEOUL DRUM FESTIVAL

Started in 1999, the Seoul Drum Festival marks its 23rd year in 2021 as one of the biggest festivals in Seoul. The professional performing arts festival is open to anyone with a passion for drums, featuring the best musicians from all over the world. This year’s theme is “RETURN,” with the hopes of going back to life before COVID-19. Come enjoy the live on-stage performances at JangChung Arena that will also be streamed live online from May 28 to 29.

The 23rd Seoul Drum Festival will be featuring its own first metaverse (Online VR) space for the first time in the history of festivals in Korea. You will be able to enjoy the Seoul Drum Festival in your own virtual space, on top of enjoying photo zones with global and Korean artists and many other participating events.

TIMETABLE

22nd(Sat),May
 Drum competition The Second Round

15 : 00
  • Drum competition THE DRUMMER with Yamaha
    <The Second Round>

23rd(Sun),May
 Partner Concert

16 : 00
  • <Partner Concert>
    · Karos Percussion Ensemble

28th(Fri),May
 Seoul Drum Festival Main Performance

18 : 30
  • Drum competition THE DRUMMER with Yamaha
    <The Final Round & Awards Ceremony>
19 : 30
  • Main Performance
    • · SHINDRUM
    • · J STONE
    • · CHOI HYUN JIN (feat.ludistelo)
    • · DR
    • · Miloš Meier
    • · Dave Weckl

29th(Sat),May
 Seoul Drum Festival Main Performance

18 : 30
  • Online drum classes with partners
19 : 30
  • Main Performance
    • · Cho Chan Woo
    • · Groove J
    • · kang kyoungyoon
    • · Kim Yeongjin (feat. Lee Juwon)
    • · LEE KUI-NAM (feat. NOSIC, CHOI MIN YOUNG)
    • · Ronald Bruner Jr.
    • · Tony Royster Jr.

* Performers may be subject to change.

Seoul Drum Festival will be available live on YouTube and Naver TV.