Jaurim's year-end MIDNIGHT EXPRESS moves to Olympic Hall and adds Daejeon and Daegu: four cities
Jaurim's year-end solo concert MIDNIGHT EXPRESS 2026-2027 opens with three shows at Seoul's Olympic Hall on 18–20 December, then plays Busan (25 Dec), Daejeon (2 Jan) and Daegu (9 Jan). Tickets are exclusive to NOL Ticket, with Seoul's fan-club presale opening at 4 pm KST on 27 October.
PUBLICAi EditorialEdited by Kang Shin-wook3 min read
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Key points
- Jaurim's year-end solo concert 〈MIDNIGHT EXPRESS 2026-2027〉 will play four cities: Seoul, Busan, Daejeon and Daegu
- Seoul has three shows on 18–20 December at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park; Busan follows on 25 December, Daejeon on 2 January 2027 and Daegu on 9 January
- Tickets are sold exclusively through NOL Ticket. Seoul's fan-club presale opens at 4 pm KST on Tuesday 27 October and general sale at 5 pm on Wednesday 28 October; the other three cities open on 3–4 November
Jaurim's MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, the solo concert the band has held at the end of every year since 2023, returns for a fourth season. This year's Seoul venue is Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, and after a Christmas Day show in Busan the tour crosses into the new year with dates in Daejeon and Daegu in January. That makes four cities, the most of any season registered in KOPIS, Korea's performing-arts database. All four cities are sold exclusively through NOL Ticket, and the promoter is Nol Universe (㈜놀유니버스).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Jaurim solo concert [MIDNIGHT EXPRESS 2026-2027] |
| Cities | Seoul (3 shows) · Busan · Daejeon · Daegu (1 show each) |
| Running time | About 120 minutes |
| Age limit | 8 and over (international age) |
| Ticketing | NOL Ticket (exclusive) |
| Promoter / co-organisers | Nol Universe / World Show Market (Busan), Gongyeon Maru and Gongyeon Now (Daejeon), Gongyeon Maru (Daegu) |
When and where are the concerts?
Seoul has three shows over 18–20 December at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park. Busan has one show on 25 December at the BEXCO Auditorium, Daejeon one on 2 January 2027 at Chungnam National University's Jeongsimhwa Hall, and Daegu one on 9 January at the EXCO Auditorium.
| City | Date and time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Fri 18 Dec 20:00 · Sat 19 Dec 18:00 · Sun 20 Dec 17:00 | Olympic Hall, Olympic Park |
| Busan | Fri 25 Dec 18:00 | BEXCO Auditorium |
| Daejeon | Sat 2 Jan 2027 18:00 | Chungnam National University Jeongsimhwa Hall |
| Daegu | Sat 9 Jan 2027 18:00 | EXCO Auditorium |
How much are tickets?
In all four cities SR seats cost KRW 154,000 and R seats KRW 143,000. Seoul alone adds standing tickets at KRW 143,000.
| Seat grade | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SR | KRW 154,000 | All cities |
| R | KRW 143,000 | All cities |
| Standing | KRW 143,000 | Seoul only |
When do tickets go on sale?
For Seoul, the fan-club presale opens at 4 pm KST on Tuesday 27 October and general sale at 5 pm on Wednesday 28 October. Busan, Daejeon and Daegu open on the same days, 3 November (presale) and 4 November (general sale), two hours apart, so check the time for the city you want.
| City | Fan-club presale (KST) | General sale (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Tue 27 Oct, 16:00 | Wed 28 Oct, 17:00 |
| Busan | Tue 3 Nov, 14:00 | Wed 4 Nov, 14:00 |
| Daejeon | Tue 3 Nov, 16:00 | Wed 4 Nov, 16:00 |
| Daegu | Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 | Wed 4 Nov, 18:00 |
Where were the earlier MIDNIGHT EXPRESS concerts held?
KOPIS lists the 2023 season in Gwangju, Busan and Seoul, the 2024 season in Seoul, and the 2025–2026 season, subtitled LIFE!, in Seoul and Busan. The 2023 run opened at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju, played Busan on Christmas Day and closed the year at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. Last season's Busan show was already held after New Year, on 3 January. Daejeon and Daegu are on the route for the first time.
| Season | Cities and dates | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gwangju 23 Dec · Busan 25 Dec · Seoul 29–31 Dec | Kim Dae-jung Convention Center · BEXCO Auditorium · Jangchung Arena |
| 2024 | Seoul 27–29 Dec | Jangchung Arena |
| 2025–2026 LIFE! | Seoul 26–28 Dec · Busan 3 Jan 2026 | Ewha Womans University Auditorium · BEXCO Auditorium |
| 2026–2027 | Seoul · Busan · Daejeon · Daegu | Olympic Hall · BEXCO · Jeongsimhwa Hall · EXCO |
As of 24 October this season is not yet registered in KOPIS, and no dates beyond the four cities have been announced.
