KINTEX Concert Guide
Korean name: 킨텍스 — show this to a taxi driver or type it into Naver Map / KakaoMap.
Seating & sightlines · getting there · parking · what to bring
⚡ 30-second summary
Centre 1 (halls 1–5) and Centre 2 (halls 6–10) — big concerts usually take halls 9–10, seated for 10,000+
Flat floor with almost no rake — head-on centre is the safe pick, and for standing aim for the barrier
Line 3 Daehwa Station, Exit 2, about a 7-minute walk; local buses also stop there
About 4,200 spaces, but they fill fast on show days — arrive an hour early
A light layer, comfortable trainers and a power bank — cold while queuing, hot once it starts
1 hour before showtime
KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang is Korea’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and when a touring act or a large festival comes through it converts into an indoor concert venue for tens of thousands. It splits into Centre 1 (halls 1–5) and Centre 2 (halls 6–10), with big concerts usually landing in Centre 2, halls 9–10, where 10,000+ seats can be laid out. The layout is rebuilt from scratch for every show, so check which hall your concert is in and what its seating plan looks like.
🪑 Seating and sightlines
KINTEX is an exhibition hall, so the floor is flat. Unlike an outdoor stadium there is almost no rake, which makes sightlines harder to secure than at a purpose-built venue.
Seating and sightlines — the flat-floor problem
- Ground standing: close to the stage but with no rake, so a back row means looking at the person in front. If you want a good spot, arriving early and claiming a place at the barrier is the realistic approach.
- Reserved (seated) sections: the rake is gentle, so the whole stage is easy to take in, but distance grows quickly toward the back. From the rear you will be relying on the screens for facial detail — binoculars help.
- The dependable zone: generally head-on centre (centre A zone, mid B zone) works well for both sightline and sound. Large screens at the back mean the overall production still reads.
- Sides: they can look close on the map, but the angle hides one side of the stage. Confirm whether your seat is head-on or to the side before you book.
- Watch the standing-number system: because the space doubles as an exhibition hall, the numbering is unusual (for example number 1001 can function as number 1). Entry is by number so a low number helps, but your section affects your view more than your number does. A spot by the barrier of a thrust stage can be great even with a high number.
🚇 Getting there
- Subway Line 3, Daehwa Station, Exit 2 — about a 7-minute walk. Local buses from in front of the station (routes 039, 058, 082, 089 and others) also pass Centre 2.
- Roads around the complex are congested after a show, so allow extra time to get back to Daehwa Station.
🅿️ Parking
- There are about 4,200 spaces across Centres 1 and 2, but they fill quickly on show days. Arrive an hour before the concert.
- Rates run around ₩600 per 10 minutes with a ₩6,000 daily cap; some events set a separate day rate. Discounts exist for disabled drivers, national merit holders, compact cars and low-emission vehicles, and automated machines and app payment are available.
- Exiting backs up for 10–20 minutes or more, so waiting a little rather than leaving the instant the show ends is usually faster.
- ※ Rates, discounts and operation can change — confirm on your date.
⭐ What to bring (indoor shows)
Indoors you are cold while queuing under the air conditioning and hot once the crowd fills in. Managing that swing is the whole game.
- A light outer layer (windbreaker or cardigan) you can take off and stuff in a bag.
- A drink with a lid — the halls are dry and you get thirsty fast.
- Cushioned trainers — the floor is hard concrete and your feet will feel it.
- A power bank — data is weak deep inside the hall, which drains batteries.
- A folding cushion — floor seating is often plastic chairs or the ground itself.
- Bag storage (Centre 2, ground floor in front of halls 6 and 10, and the second-floor central lobby) closes out early, so travel light. Use the bathroom before the show starts.
Upcoming shows at KINTEX
See all shows →
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to KINTEX?
Line 3 Daehwa Station, Exit 2, about a 7-minute walk; local buses also stop there See “Getting there” below for the details. Read the section →
Is there parking at KINTEX?
About 4,200 spaces, but they fill fast on show days — arrive an hour early See “Parking” below for the details. Read the section →
What are the seats and sightlines like at KINTEX?
Flat floor with almost no rake — head-on centre is the safe pick, and for standing aim for the barrier See “Seating” below for the details. Read the section →
ℹ️ Schedules and seating operations can change at the promoter's discretion. Always confirm on the official notice and ticket vendor before you buy.