About this Event
K-ERA FEST 2026 — Seattle
Bell Harbor International Conference Center · October 24–25, 2026
K-ERA FEST is a two-day celebration of everything K-culture, landing on Seattle's waterfront this October. Set inside the Bell Harbor International Conference Center with views of Elliott Bay, the festival brings together the creators, chefs, artists, and industry leaders shaping Korean pop culture today — and puts fans face to face with them.
The 2026 lineup spans the full spectrum of the K-wave. Global creators Irene Kim, Chambo, Jiny Maeng, and Rachel Energy — with a combined reach of millions across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram — will take the stage for talks, meet-and-greets, and live content. Netflix's Culinary Class Wars chefs Seohyeong Cho of Euljiro Boseok and Austin Kang of Mukjung will headline live cooking performances, bringing modern hansik to the Pacific Northwest. K-beauty pioneer Jung Saem Mool, the makeup artist behind Korea's biggest stars and the JUNGSAEMMOOL Beauty brand, will share the techniques that defined the "glass skin" era. And in a special appearance, Advisor Noh Hee-young — the brand strategist behind Bibigo, Market O, and YG Foods — will tell the story of how K-food became a global phenomenon.
Beyond the stage, the festival floor is built for eating, drinking, shopping, and exploring. The Jinro Soju Garden, run on site by Jinro itself, pours Korea's most famous spirit right on the waterfront, while the Han River Ramen section, sponsored by Nongshim, recreates the beloved riverside ramyeon experience straight from Seoul. A K-beauty marketplace brings Korean skincare and makeup brands together under one roof, with product launches, samples, and hands-on demos, while a lineup of Korean food vendors serves up everything from street-food classics to modern twists. Brand activations and pop-ups round out a weekend that's part convention, part street festival.
Convention passes are on sale now at k-erafest.com/tickets. Holders of a K-pop concert ticket receive free convention admission on both days.
10/24 SAT
🕑: 10:00 AM
DOORS OPEN
🕑: 11:00 AM
OPENING REMARKS
🕑: 01:00 PM
Korean Cooking Demo - Austin Kang
Host: Austin Kang
🕑: 03:00 PM
The K-Branding Game - Panel Talk
Host: Noh Hee Young
🕑: 05:00 PM
Make Up Tutorial Show - Jung Saem Mool
Host: Jung Saem Mool
10/25 SUN
🕑: 10:00 AM
Doors Open
🕑: 11:00 AM
Korean Dermatologist Association Doctors - Panel Talk
🕑: 01:00 PM
Korean Cooking Demo - Cho Seohyeong
Host: Cho Seohyeong
🕑: 03:00 PM
K-Influencers Avengers - Panel Talk
Host: Irene Kim
Event venue & nearby stays
Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.