2026 Dalseong 100 Pianos

"Dalseong 100 Pianos" is a cultural content that represents the region and is a unique event found nowhere else in the country. This event, a leading piano music festival in South Korea, takes place at Samunjin Port in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, a historically significant location that housed the first piano to arrive in Korea. In March 1900, a piano was brought to Samunjin by American missionary Sidebottom, and it was considered a strange Western instrument by the local residents, who referred to it as a "ghost instrument." However, the musical journey that began with a single piano has evolved over a century, culminating in a grand stage where 100 pianos perform together.
The festival, which began in 2012 with "Baeknyeon Majung" (a welcoming ceremony for a century), became "Baeknyeon Mat-i" (a celebration for a century) in 2013. Since then, it has consistently offered new musical experiences each year, encompassing a wide range of genres from classical to jazz, pop, and popular music. In particular, the performances held against the backdrop of the beautiful Nakdong River and the historical scenery of Samunjin offer a unique experience where music, nature, and history intertwine. The "Dalsung 100 Grand Pianos" project, which started with a single piano, connects the history of Korean music to today's music, transforming Samunjin into a special space where culture and art thrive.

Program

- Main Program: A large-scale piano performance featuring classical, jazz, new age, and popular music genres
- Supporting Events and Programs: "On Dalsung_Melody," pre-show performances, food trucks, etc