Rock Festival at Incheon Songdo Convensia from December 18–20, featuring YB, Guckkasten, and Boohwal

The '2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon' (planned and operated by Hero), where top domestic and international rock artists gather in one place, will be held at Songdo Convensia for three days from December 18 to 20.

From Boohwal, YB, and Guckkasten to LACUNA COIL and MARTY FRIEDMAN, top domestic and international rock and metal artists will all appear.

This festival is expected to meet audiences with a lineup ranging from bands representing domestic rock music to world-class international metal and rock artists.

The domestic lineup includes YB and Guckkasten, iconic figures of Korean rock, the legendary band 'Boohwal' celebrating its 40th anniversary, as well as DAYBREAK, Crying Nut, Thornapple, TOUCHED, Romantic Punch, GUMX, QWER, Broken Valentine, KARDI, and Far East Asian Tigers. Bands that have led the long history of Korean rock and artists currently active will take the stage together to present performances that span generations and styles.

The international lineup is also powerful. The world-renowned metal band LACUNA COIL from Italy and the legendary guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN, who was part of Megadeth's heyday, will participate. In particular, the performance by LACUNA COIL, who headlined the Louder stage at the world-class heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air 2026, is expected to draw intense interest from domestic fans and music lovers waiting for their powerful live performance and presence built on the global stage.

Additionally, Sable Hills, the winner of 'Wacken Metal Battle 2022', and the Japanese band HANABIE., which is gaining attention for its unique musicality and intense stage performance, will participate to add diversity to the international lineup.

The Hero Rock Festival plans to provide a wide range of musical experiences to the audience by bringing together various trends of domestic rock music and international rock and metal music in one place.

This event will take place for three days from Friday, December 18, to Sunday, December 20. It will be held at Songdo Convensia, an indoor space during the winter season, to ensure that audiences can enjoy the performances in a comfortable environment.

Ticket reservations for '2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon' will be conducted through Melon Ticket, and the ticket reservation schedule, performance details, additional lineup, and programs will be released sequentially through official SNS.

Hero is a company that plans and operates the 'Hero Rock Festival' centered around rock music. Through performances by domestic and international artists, the company aims to convey the diverse charms of rock music to the audience and provide a venue where artists and audiences can enjoy together. By holding the second Hero Rock Festival at Incheon Songdo Convensia in December 2026, the company aims to contribute to exchange through music and the revitalization of domestic rock performance culture.

Read the original (Korean)