The Seoul Drum Festival is a comprehensive percussion arts festival representing Seoul. It started in 1999 and celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. It will be held on Nodeul Island by the Hangang River for two days from May 26th (Fri) to May 27th (Sat). World-class drummers such as Chris Coleman, Michael Shack, Dave Weckl, Lee Kun-tae, Eric Moore, and JOJO Mayer will join the festival. A drum contest is held yearly, so anyone who likes drums can show off their drumming skills. Furthermore, diverse performance and exhibition programs have been arranged, providing opportunities to appreciate and immerse oneself in a wide range of percussion instruments from around the world, including Latin and African percussion.