GXG 2026 Festival to Kick Off in Pangyo
The gaming culture festival ‘GXG 2026’ will take place from September 11 to 12 at Pangyo Station Plaza and Tech1 Tower. Hosted by Seongnam City and organized by the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency in collaboration with the Game Culture Foundation, this event promises a variety of activities and performances.
Pre-Event: GXG Busking Time
Ahead of the main event, ‘GXG Busking Time’ will begin on September 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pangyo Content Street. Five bands made up of game industry employees will perform live.
Day 1 Highlights (September 11)
The first day features an opening performance by Dynamic Duo at 6 p.m. on the main stage. Additionally, the finals of ‘The 3rd GXG SOUND TRACK’, a competition showcasing music inspired by video games, will take place.
Day 2 Highlights (September 12)
Starting at 12 p.m., the ‘Illuststar Fest Stage’ will host the finals of the Korea Subculture Contest’s cosplay dance category, an indie idol showcase, and ‘KKOTGAMI’s Game Music LIVE’. An awards ceremony for the ‘AI Game Sound Design Challenge’ will follow at 3:30 p.m. The ‘GXG Gala Concert’ will conclude the event at 5 p.m. with performances from various artists.
Activities and Exhibitions
Visitors can relax in the ‘GXG Play Lounge’ at Pangyo Station North Plaza, where they can enjoy video games and participate in brand experience activities, including character drawing and face painting. The festival will also showcase exhibitions like the ‘GXG Costume Gallery’ featuring costumes and props from the game ‘Lost Ark’, as well as social contribution initiatives from the game industry.
For detailed program schedules and locations, visit the official ‘GXG 2026’ website.
Note: This article was originally written in Korean and translated with AI assistance, followed by editing from a native English speaker.
