A young woman lit in red, strands of dark hair falling across her face
Dates
12–13 June 2027
Venue
Pier Arena, Rotterdam

Dance battles, a beauty lab, street food and a live concert after dark: two days of Seoul at full heat, on the river.

Heat of Seoul

Feel a Seoul night beat in the middle of Rotterdam. Come as you are and leave glowing.

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One day,
nine rings

Saturday and Sunday run on the same clock. Every ring is a moment on one of our stages: come for one, stay for all nine.

Who plays when
  1. 12:00Gates open
  2. 13:00Cover stage
  3. 14:30Dance battle
  4. 16:00Beauty lab
  5. 17:00Drama screening
  6. 18:00Street style walk
  7. 19:00Main concert
  8. 21:00Fan photo wall
  9. 22:30Last song

Times in CEST · same schedule both days

Pier Arena · Maashaven, Rotterdam

On the bill

Five headline acts across two nights, plus fourteen crews, DJs and rookies on the cover stage. Set times go live two weeks before the gates open.

  1. Portrait of a young woman with slicked-back hair and red lips, looking over a bare shoulder

    Nova Nine

    Saturday 12 JuneMain stage · 21:00

  2. Portrait of a young woman in a black slip dress against a pale wall

    Seora Kim

    Sunday 13 JuneMain stage · 20:30

  3. A young man in a white shirt laughing against a weathered concrete wall

    Halo Kids

    Saturday 12 JuneMain stage · 19:00

  4. A young singer in a black top half hidden behind dark purple flowers

    Moon June

    Sunday 13 JuneCover stage · 18:00

  5. A young man in round glasses and an orange shirt standing in tall grass

    Parallel

    Saturday 12 JuneBattle floor · 17:30

+ fourteen crews, DJs and cover-stage rookies, announced in May

A dancer in a white hoodie leaps above a packed battle circle
A crew of dancers bent low in unison on a dark stage

Crew battle

Saturday 14:30 on the battle floor. Last year's final, rematched: eight crews, three rounds, one circle, and the crowd votes with lightsticks.

Enter your crew for 2027
  1. Round 1Footwork
  2. Round 2Choreo
  3. FinalFreestyle

RotterdamRed Line

SeoulNight Shift

One hall, four heats

Pier Arena opens wall to wall. Four zones run side by side all day, so you can leave the concert queue for tteokbokki and still make the chorus.

  1. Main stage

    12:00 – 23:00

    The headliners at night, the cover stage by day. A standing floor for 6,000, a raised deck at the back for anyone who would rather see than be seen.

  2. Battle floor

    14:30 – 18:30

    A sprung dance floor ringed by bleachers. Open workshops in the morning, the crew battle from 14:30, random play dance for everyone at six.

  3. Beauty lab

    12:30 – 20:00

    Twelve chairs, Korean skincare brands and makeup artists working on the looks from this year's videos. Walk in or book a slot at the gate.

  4. Food street

    12:00 – 23:30

    Twenty stalls along the river wall: tteokbokki, corn dogs, hotteok, fried chicken and bingsu, plus a tea bar that stays quiet when the hall does not.

Idol looks

The beauty lab runs three looks on repeat, twenty minutes each, with every product on the counter to try and take home.

  1. Close-up of a pale face with clear, dewy skin, grey eyes and a glossy coral-red lip
    12:30 · 16:00

    Glass skin

    Skin so clear it reflects the stage lights. Thin layers, no powder, one bright lip.

    • Essence pressed in three thin coats
    • Cushion only where the light hits
    • Lip tint blotted to a stain
  2. Portrait of a woman with brown eyes and a matte red lip, her chin on her hand, in a white jacket
    13:30 · 17:00

    Stage red

    The look of the concert hour: a matte red mouth, soft brown eyes and nothing that smudges in a jump.

    • Long-wear base set with a mist
    • Brown shadow pulled to the temple
    • Matte red, lined then filled
  3. A woman in red light, eyes closed, her hair swinging across her shoulder
    14:30 · 18:30

    After dark

    For the fan photo wall at nine: glossed lids, a darker lip and hair set to move.

    • Clear gloss over a wine lid
    • Berry lip with a blurred edge
    • Texture spray, then shake it out

Food street

Twenty stalls along the river wall, cards and phones only. Everything on the board costs less than a lightstick.

Trays of Korean street food under warm light: skewers, fried dumplings and fish cakes
A cook tending a crowded street-food stall at night
  • 떡볶이TteokbokkiRice cakes in gochujang, fish cake, a soft egg€7
  • 핫도그Corn dogMozzarella inside, sugar crust, mustard€6
  • 호떡HotteokPan-fried pancake, brown sugar and seeds€4
  • 김밥KimbapRolled to order with five fillings€7
  • 양념치킨Yangnyeom chickenDouble-fried, sweet chilli glaze, pickled radish€9
  • 빙수BingsuShaved milk ice, strawberries, condensed milk€8
A young man in a black blazer and white shirt looking straight at the camera

Who fills
the hall

  • A creator in sunglasses making a hand sign in red light
  • A creator in a white dress raising a glass at a night party
  • Two friends taking a selfie against city lights

Eighteen thousand visitors over two days, and nearly all of them film something. Bring a product, a booth or a stage moment to the people who will share it.

Request the partner deck

  1. K-pop fandoms

    • Age 14–30, loyal and loud
    • They post what they love, brands included

    40% of visitors

  2. Fashion followers

    • Age 18–35, trend-led and brand-aware
    • They try, buy and share on launch day

    30% of visitors

  3. Culture explorers

    • Age 20–40, curious and thoughtful
    • Open to new formats and cultural brands

    20% of visitors

  4. Creators

    • Age 16–30, made for visuals
    • They carry your brand far past the hall

    10% of visitors

The photo wall

At 21:00 the wall by the river lights up. Every photo taken there lands on this page by midnight, tagged #ondoheat.

Photos from last year's wall, shared with permission

Passes

Wristbands are posted three weeks before the festival and scanned at the gate. Prices include all fees.

  1. Saturday or Sunday

    Day pass

    • All four zones for one day
    • Standing floor at the main stage
    • Beauty lab walk-ins

    €69

    Choose day
  2. Both days

    Weekend

    • Both days, every zone
    • Early entry at 11:30
    • A bleacher seat at the battle

    €119

    Choose weekend
  3. Both days · 400 only

    Front pit

    • The pit in front of the main stage
    • Saturday soundcheck at 16:00
    • A reserved slot at the photo wall

    €189

    Choose pit

Under-12s go free with a paying adult. Group of eight or more? Write to the ticket desk.

Before you come

Still unsure about something? The ticket desk answers within a day.

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Is there an age limit?

All ages are welcome. Under-16s need an adult with them on the standing floor, and under-12s go free with a paying adult.

Can I bring my lightstick?

Yes: official lightsticks, banners up to A3 and one small bag. No poles, chairs or cameras with detachable lenses.

Do I need cash?

No. Food street and the merch stand take cards and phones only, and there is a top-up point by the gate for prepaid cards.

Is the hall accessible?

Step-free from the tram stop to every zone, a raised viewing deck by the main stage and a quiet room next to the beauty lab. Companions go free.

What if a set time changes?

The schedule on this page and in the app updates live, and we send a push note an hour before any change on the main stage.

Can I get a refund?

Up to 30 days before the festival, minus a €5 fee. After that you can resell your pass at face value through our official exchange.

See you on
the river

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Venue
Pier Arena, Riverside Quay 2, Rotterdam
Getting there
Tram 20 or 23 to the quay, then four minutes on foot. Bike parking at the north gate.
Ticket desk
+31 10 000 0000, daily 10:00–18:00
Partners and press
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