Top 5 things to do on Music Bank Weekend
Madrid is proving to be a prime destination for the hallyu wave and the upcoming Music Bank World Tour is just the tip of the iceberg.
On October 12, the KBS Music Bank World Tour is making a stop in Madrid to play the city’s largest ampitheater: Miguel Ríos Auditorium in Rivas Vaciamadrid. This is the first time Music Bank is making a stop in Spain and it is all thanks to Korean Power, partnered with Sonde3 and L.A. Rock Entertainment. It is expected to be a 3+ hour show featuring kpop idols from ENHYPEN, aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, NMIXX, KISS OF LIFE, MAMAMOO+, and P1Harmony.
For this very reason, we handpicked 5 of the best places and activities where you can get into the hallyu spirit so you can really make a week out of it ;)
Hallyu Gon’ Shine Makeup Workshop
What better way to start off the celebrations than with some exclusive Korean skincare? If you’re based in Madrid, I suggest you immediately sign up for the Hallyu Gon’ Shine Makeup Workshop.
Brought to you by K-Visual Productions and Braye Cosmetics, you’ll be able to learn the basics in korean-style makeup and get special makeup and skincare goodies straight from South Korea!
This workshop is happening in Matik Studios on the 5th of October, and will have several sessions from 13:00 to 19:00. If you sign up now, you will be eligible to get an exclusive goodie bag from Braye Cosmetics, Ceramine.EU, and Korean Korner as well as a chance to win special discounts and prizes from Korean Korner and a color analysis session.
📍 Location: Matik Studios (C. de Valverde, 21, Centro, 28004 Madrid)
Music Bank Special Frames
Another top activity you can do to start off the full concert experience is passing by Matik Studios to try out the Music Bank Special Frames.
Take fun photos in one of Madird’s first self photo studios to immortalize your weekend and print them out in the cutest themed frames of your favorite group!
You can choose from 3 different photo packages (3-CUT STRIPS, 4-CUT, and 10 MINUTES) and print them out in the cutest frames of your favorite kpop group.
📍 Location: Matik Studios (C. de Valverde, 21, Centro, 28004 Madrid)
Korean pastries & coffee
You’ll probably be hungry after your photo session so you can head straight over to Merienda Cafe.
Get your fill of Korean pastries and coffee at this Korean cafeteria just a few minutes’ walk from Matik Studios. From cookies, cakes, tostadas, iced americano, and fun drinks, Merienda Cafe has everything you could possibly crave for.
📍 Location: Café Merienda (C. de San Lorenzo, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid)
Kpop Merchandise
The hallyu experience won’t be complete without all the merchandise, and for all your kpop needs, it is best to head over to Impact Store. They will definitely have any kpop album, posters, photocards, and light sticks that you might need right before attending the Music Bank concert. They offer other products too from video games, comics, and even funko pops.
📍 Location: Impact Store (C. de Rodríguez San Pedro, 71, Chamberí, 28015 Madrid)
Korean Convenience Store
To round up the whole experience, don’t forget to head over to Be K-ndy, a Korean convenience store just a few minutes’ walk from Impact Store. You can get quick korean snacks, such as kimbap or Melona ice cream, or you can also get a full ramen meal with flavored iced drinks right in the store - just like all they do in the convenience stores in Seoul.
📍 Location: Be K-ndy (Calle del Acuerdo, 36, bajo 1, Centro, 28015 Madrid)
BONUS: Korean Restaurants
If you find yourself with extra time on your hands, try out some authentic Korean meals at a couple of restaurants in the center of Madrid. From samgyeopsal, bibimbap, jjigae, bulgogi, and many more, you can easily find them in Sarabang and Gayagum Restaurant – just a few minutes away off Gran Via.
📍 Location: Sarangbang (C. de la Amnistía, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid)
📍 Location: Gayagum Restaurant (C. de Arrieta, 13, Centro, 28013 Madrid)
