Event update
Concert cancelled. Convention moves to spring 2027.
The K-pop concert scheduled for October 25 at Climate Pledge Arena has been cancelled, and the public convention originally planned for October 24–25 has been postponed to spring 2027. The invitation-only programs will proceed in October as scheduled.
Why the Change
The concert has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organizer's control that could not be resolved in time for the scheduled performance.
This development also directly impacts the convention. Without the concert, we could no longer confidently deliver the anticipated attendance and commercial opportunities we had committed to our participating brands. Rather than proceed with an event that might fall short of those expectations, we made the difficult decision to postpone the convention to spring 2027.
Our priority is to ensure that the participating companies have the opportunity to showcase their brands, engage with consumers, and achieve meaningful business results in an environment that meets the expectations established when they committed to K-ERA FEST.
Still going ahead in October
- October 22Korean National Day Gala — co-hosted with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle. Invitation only.
- October 23B2B meetings — buyer and distribution meetings for participating brands. Invitation only.
- October 23VIP party. Invitation only.
- October 24Noh Hee-young panel talk — at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle. Free to attend, RSVP required. RSVP →
What this means for you
- Main concert tickets Your full refund will be processed through your original point of purchase.
- Convention tickets Your ticket is still valid. All convention tickets will be honored for the new spring 2027 dates. You don't need to do anything to keep your spot.
- Prefer a refund for your convention ticket? Email us with your name and order details, and our team will take care of you.
k-erafest@ocaat.net
Exhibitors, sponsors and partners
You should already have the detailed letter setting out your options and the October 15 reply date. If it has not reached you, contact us today.
Spring 2027
The new dates and venue are being confirmed and will be announced here, and to our mailing list, by November 30, 2026.
Get the 2027 announcementTo the brands, chefs, artists and creators who committed to this first year, and to everyone who bought a ticket — thank you, and we are sorry. Two weeks out is a painful time to be sending this, and we do not take it lightly.
The K-ERA FEST team · OCAAT