KSPO Dome & Seoul Olympic Park Concert Venues: Complete Guide (2026)

Planning to attend a K-pop concert, a music festival, or a live performance in Seoul? Chances are your event is happening at one of the major halls inside or near Seoul Olympic Park — and the biggest name you’ll encounter is KSPO Dome. This guide covers every major venue you need to know, with verified addresses, capacities, and practical tips drawn from official sources.

Inside a major Seoul concert arena — KSPO Dome hosts up to 15,000 attendees

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Key Takeaways

Quick Facts

• KSPO Dome (officially the Olympic Gymnastics Arena) holds 15,000 people — Seoul’s largest indoor concert venue
• Located at 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05540 inside Olympic Park
• The dome’s iconic roof is the world’s first self-supporting cable dome, built for the 1988 Summer Olympics
• Olympic Park also contains Olympic Hall and the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium (6,500 capacity) for smaller shows
• Jamsil Arena (11,069 capacity), a five-minute walk away at the Seoul Sports Complex, is a popular mid-size alternative

What Is KSPO Dome? Understanding the Official Name

Many international fans search for Olympic Gymnastics Arena and end up confused when ticket sellers list the venue as KSPO Dome. They are the same building. The arena was built between August 1984 and April 1986 for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics and originally named the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (올림픽체조경기장). In 2018, following a major renovation (2016–2018), it was rebranded as KSPO Dome under a naming-rights deal with the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO, 국민체육진흥공단).

The renaming is purely commercial — the structure, address, and location remain identical. When buying tickets on platforms such as Interpark, YES24, or Melon Ticket, you may see either name used depending on the event organizer.

KSPO Dome: Venue Facts & Address

A large dome-style arena — the architectural hallmark of Olympic Park’s main venue

Detail	Information
Official Korean Name	올림픽체조경기장 / KSPO 돔
Common English Name	KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena)
Address	424 Olympic-ro (올림픽로), Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05540
Seating Capacity	15,000
Opened	April 30, 1986
Rebranded	2018 (as KSPO Dome)
Architect	Kim Swoo-geun (Space Group of Korea)
Structural Engineer (Roof)	David H. Geiger (first self-supporting cable dome ever built)
KSPO General Contact	+82-2-410-1114 (KSPO HQ switchboard)

Address source: kspo.or.kr — KSPO official website footer

The World-First Cable Dome

KSPO Dome’s roof is not just aesthetically striking — it is historically significant. American structural engineer David H. Geiger designed the roof as a self-supporting cable dome with four-layer fabric cladding, the first structure of this type ever constructed anywhere in the world. The design influenced numerous arenas built after 1988, including the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. After the 2016–2018 renovation the facade was modernized, but the cable dome system remains integral to the structure.

Other Concert Venues Inside Olympic Park

Crowds at a live event — Olympic Park venues host hundreds of concerts per year

Olympic Park is not a single venue — it is a large park complex in Songpa-gu containing multiple event spaces. If your ticket says “Olympic Park” without specifying the exact hall, check carefully which building your event is in.

SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium (올림픽핸드볼경기장)

Detail	Information
Address	424 Olympic-ro, Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Capacity	6,500
Opened	April 1986 (as Olympic Fencing Gymnasium)
Major Renovation	2011 (₩43.4 billion, remodelled for handball)

Originally constructed as the Olympic Fencing Gymnasium for the 1988 Games, this 6,500-seat hall was extensively remodelled in 2011 at a cost of ₩43.4 billion and renamed in honour of its naming-rights sponsor. It now serves primarily as a handball arena but regularly hosts mid-size K-pop showcases, fan meetings, and cultural events. For many touring acts that do not require KSPO Dome’s full capacity, this venue is the preferred choice.

Olympic Hall (올림픽홀)

Olympic Hall is a smaller indoor performance venue also located within Olympic Park at the same address (424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu). It is used for concerts, musicals, and theatrical performances. Capacity details are managed by KSPO and vary by event setup — check the official KSPO website or your event organiser for current configuration.

Jamsil Arena — The Mid-Size Alternative

Arena-style seating — a typical layout for major Seoul concert venues

Detail	Information
Korean Name	잠실실내체육관
Location	Seoul Sports Complex, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Capacity	11,069 (basketball configuration)
Opened	April 18, 1979
1988 Olympics Role	Basketball events & volleyball finals

Jamsil Arena (잠실실내체육관) at the Seoul Sports Complex is a separate facility from Olympic Park but is located in the same Songpa-gu neighbourhood, making it part of the same concert district. Opened in April 1979, it is one of Seoul’s oldest major indoor arenas and hosted basketball and volleyball finals during the 1988 Olympics. With a capacity of 11,069, it sits between KSPO Dome and the SK Handball Gymnasium and is regularly used for K-pop concerts, music award ceremonies (including the Seoul Music Awards and Gaon Chart Music Awards), and large fan events.

Venue Comparison: Olympic Park & Jamsil

Venue	Capacity	Address	Best For
KSPO Dome	15,000	424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu	Major K-pop tours, international artists, esports
Jamsil Arena	11,069	Seoul Sports Complex, Songpa-gu	Award shows, mid-scale concerts
SK Olympic Handball Gym	6,500	424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu	Fan meetings, showcases, smaller concerts
Olympic Hall	Varies by setup	424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu	Musicals, theatrical performances, smaller shows

How to Get to Olympic Park & KSPO Dome

All venues inside Olympic Park share the same official address: 424 Olympic-ro (올림픽로), Songpa-gu, Seoul 05540 (source: kspo.or.kr). When navigating in Korea, use Naver Maps (map.naver.com) or Kakao Maps (map.kakao.com) — both provide real-time transit directions in English and Korean, including which gate of the park to enter.

For Jamsil Arena, enter “잠실실내체육관” or “Jamsil Arena” in either navigation app. The Seoul Sports Complex has its own dedicated entrance separate from Olympic Park.

Address to Give Your Taxi Driver

KSPO Dome / Olympic Gymnastics Arena / SK Handball Gym / Olympic Hall:

서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로 424
(Seoul Songpa-gu Olympic-ro 424)

Source: kspo.or.kr

Buying Tickets as an International Visitor

Most concerts at KSPO Dome, Jamsil Arena, and the Olympic Park venues sell tickets through one of three major Korean platforms:

• Interpark Ticket (ticket.interpark.com) — widely used for K-pop and international acts; some pages available in English
• YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com) — large selection of concerts and musicals
• Melon Ticket (ticket.melon.com) — popular for idol group concerts and fan club pre-sales

All three platforms require a Korean phone number or Korean payment method for full functionality. International fans commonly use a Korean friend’s account, a Korean SIM card, or third-party ticketing services that cater to overseas buyers. Always verify ticket legitimacy and check the venue name carefully — KSPO Dome and Jamsil Arena are different buildings despite being in the same neighbourhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KSPO Dome the same as the Olympic Gymnastics Arena?

Yes. The building’s official name is the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (올림픽체조경기장). It was rebranded as KSPO Dome in 2018 following a naming-rights sponsorship with the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation. The address and location are unchanged: 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul.

What is the capacity of KSPO Dome?

KSPO Dome has a capacity of 15,000, making it Seoul’s largest indoor concert venue. (Source: Wikipedia, Olympic Gymnastics Arena article.)

What address should I use to navigate to KSPO Dome?

The official address is 424 Olympic-ro (올림픽로 424), Songpa-gu, Seoul 05540. Enter this into Naver Maps or Kakao Maps for door-to-door directions including the correct park gate. (Source: kspo.or.kr)

How is KSPO Dome different from Jamsil Arena?

They are two different buildings. KSPO Dome (15,000 capacity) is inside Olympic Park at 424 Olympic-ro. Jamsil Arena (11,069 capacity) is at the separate Seoul Sports Complex nearby in the same Songpa-gu district. Always check your ticket to confirm the correct venue.

When was KSPO Dome built?

Construction began August 31, 1984 and the arena opened on April 30, 1986, two years before it hosted gymnastics at the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics. A major renovation ran from 2016 to 2018. (Source: Wikipedia, Olympic Gymnastics Arena article.)

Plan Your Visit

Seoul’s Olympic Park district is one of Asia’s most concentrated concert zones. Whether you’re attending a sold-out K-pop group comeback at KSPO Dome, a fan meeting at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, or an award ceremony at Jamsil Arena, all venues share the same Songpa-gu neighbourhood and are straightforward to navigate from central Seoul. Use the verified addresses above when booking taxis or setting destinations in navigation apps, and always double-check the exact hall name on your ticket before you travel.

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Sources / 참고 자료

• Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) — kspo.or.kr — Official address (424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05540) and general contact (+82-2-410-1114)
• Wikipedia: Olympic Gymnastics Arena — Capacity (15,000), construction dates, architect (Kim Swoo-geun), cable dome engineer (David H. Geiger), 2018 rebranding as KSPO Dome
• Wikipedia: SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium — Capacity (6,500), address, renovation cost (₩43.4 billion, 2011)
• Wikipedia: Jamsil Arena — Capacity (11,069), opening date (April 18, 1979), 1988 Olympics role
• Wikipedia: Seoul Olympic Park — Venue list and Olympic Park overview

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