Gardaland Resort has unveiled the complete line-up for the upcoming Gardaland K-Pop Festival, marking the first time Italy will host an authentic festival entirely dedicated to K-pop culture.
Developed in collaboration with K-Pop Italia and Kinetic Vibe, the unique event will take place over two days on 13 and 14 June, with the theme park extending its opening hours until 11:00 p.m. each evening.
The new festival arrives amidst a massive surge in the popularity of Korean culture across Europe. Global K-pop streams on Spotify surged by 362 per cent between 2018 and 2023, a trend heavily reflected in Italy where live performances routinely sell out. Beyond music, Korean television has also captured a significant audience, with K-dramas accounting for nearly nine per cent of total Netflix viewing hours in Italy at the start of 2025.
To cater to this growing community, Gardaland has structured a programme that blends music, contemporary entertainment, interactive dance, and food experiences.
Exclusive Live Music and DJ Sets
The festival features several Italian and European exclusives from Korean artists. On Saturday 13 June, the musical line-up is headlined by singer ROCKY, who is making his first-ever appearance in Europe, alongside KISU. On Sunday 14 June, the stage will welcome LIGHTSUM, returning to the continent for the first time since 2022, and HYUNY.
Performing on both days is Yeong Dee, the first K-pop DJ in Italy and resident DJ of KPopItalia, who previously opened for Stray Kids in Milan.
K-Drama Screen Stars
In addition to musical acts, the festival will bring leading figures from the world of K-drama and reality television to meet fans. Park Min-Kyu, known for his appearance in the third season of the hit Netflix reality show Single’s Inferno, will appear on the Saturday. Mun Jihu, an actor, model, and former member of the K-pop group A-JAX who has starred in productions like Jugglers and The Third Marriage, will feature on the Sunday.
Interactive Dance Programme
Dance activities will commence from 12:00 p.m. each day, overseen by prominent figures in the Italian K-pop community, including Nora Wong, content creator Chiara Franchina, the 13-member crew NTENSE, and K-Pop Veneto.
The schedule includes two-hour Dance Masterclasses designed to teach choreography to visitors of all skill levels. These routines will later culminate in a large-scale Dance Show featuring professional dancers, mashups, and flash mobs. Visitors can also participate in the "Play Random Dance" sessions, where snippets of iconic K-pop choreography will be screened for the audience to recreate together.
Event Access and Tickets
The festival activities are integrated into the standard theme park experience, allowing guests to combine the cultural event with Gardaland’s 40 attractions, themed areas, and the LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland.
Both dates are included for Gardaland Resort season ticket holders. Single-day tickets can be purchased online, with online prices starting from €57.00 for reduced admission and €62.00 for standard tickets.
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Planning a trip? Gardaland is located near Verona in Italy, wit the airport being just 16 km away.
