KBS Arena concert guide: transport, seating and stays

KBS Arena is a concert hall at KBS Sports World in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, with 2,222 seats. Balsan Station on Line 5 is a main subway approach; Gayang on Line 9 is another option.

Address376, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Nearest stationBalsan (Line 5)

Seats (KOPIS)2,222

Korean nameKBS아레나

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Upcoming concerts at KBS Arena

Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026SON HO YOUNG 20TH ANNIVERSARY: HORIZONK-popKBS아레나
Nov 6–8, 2026NAM WOOHYUN 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Arbor Day Ⅵ: EVER GREENK-popKBS아레나
Nov 21, 2026HAON 1st Solo Concert: ARKKBS아레나
Nov 28–29, 2026MINHO CONCERT: MEAN: of feral [서울]KBS아레나
Dec 5, 2026김광진 콘서트: FLY AWAYKBS아레나
Dec 8, 2026슬로우다이브 내한 공연KBS아레나
Dec 12–13, 2026Awesome Stage Special Concert: RedoorKBS아레나

Recently ended shows

Oct 24, 2026스카 페스티벌 10주년 기념공연 SKA FESTIVAL: Super-SwagKBS아레나
Oct 23, 2026THE MAIN VOCALS: Season 1KBS아레나
Oct 16–18, 2026YESUNG 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: ABOUT THE THINGS WE CALLED ORDINARY [서울]K-popKBS아레나
Oct 5, 2026힙합 콘서트, ASMBL CRSH: SEOULKBS아레나
Sep 19–20, 2026ONEWE 6th Live Concert: O! NEW E!volution ⅥK-popKBS아레나

Choose your subway or airport route

From Balsan Station on Line 5, use Exit 5 for the 14-minute walk to KBS Arena. Gayang Station on Line 9 offers another approach, with a 15-minute walk from Exit 8. Pick the route that fits your starting point in Seoul.

Arriving from Incheon International Airport? Airport Limousine bus 6003 goes to KBS Sports World without a change. From that stop, the venue is a 3-minute walk away. This gives you an airport route that does not require transferring between subway lines.

Address: 376, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
General parking: KRW 1,000 per 10 minutes

Make sure your ticket says KBS Arena

KBS Arena has 2,222 seats and was formerly called Gymnasium 1. It is a separate hall from Gymnasium 2, which has 1,365 seats. Check the hall name on your ticket before heading inside, especially if you are using directions that refer broadly to KBS Sports World.

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Base yourself around Balsan or Gayang

Balsan is a practical area to consider if you want to use the walking route from Balsan Station to the arena. Gayang suits the route from Gayang Station instead. Your choice can follow the subway line you expect to use during your stay: Line 5 at Balsan or Line 9 at Gayang.

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FAQ

What are the subway options for KBS Arena?

Balsan on Line 5 has a 14-minute walking route from Exit 5. Gayang on Line 9 has a 15-minute route from Exit 8.

Is there a direct bus from Incheon Airport?

Yes. Take Airport Limousine bus 6003 to KBS Sports World without changing buses. The arena is a 3-minute walk from the stop.

How many seats does KBS Arena have?

KBS Arena has 2,222 seats. Gymnasium 2 is a separate hall with 1,365 seats.

Which areas work well for staying near the arena?

Consider Balsan for the walking route from Balsan Station, or Gayang for the route from Gayang Station.

Concert data: KOPIS, the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System (www.kopis.or.kr). Last collected 2026-10-25. Covers performances reported by all KOPIS data-providing ticketing systems; figures are based on tickets issued through linked ticketing systems and can differ from the full audience. Dates and prices can change: always confirm on the official ticket page.