- First published
- Oct 11, 2026
Jeongdong Cultural Festival 2026 — NEO-JEONGDONG: Pan
A free evening street festival along Jeongdong-gil in central Seoul on Friday and Saturday, October 16–17, 2026. The organiser's official guide lists 17:00–22:00 on both days, with a participatory street procession starting near the entrance to Jeongdong-gil at 19:00. Friday's performances: Naryehee Project 19:00, Park Baek-su 19:30, Lee Chae-hyeon 20:30 and SANGJARU 21:20; Saturday: Naryehee Project 19:00, NOVASIA 19:30, Lee Il-woo 20:30 and 64ksana 21:20. Korea Tourism Organization's organiser-supplied listing describes free general admission, traditional music, exhibitions, installations and food/tea experiences. Food/drinks may cost extra; individual activities' capacity, fees and booking are unconfirmed. Walk along Jeongdong-gil between Deoksugung Gate, Seoul Museum of Art and Kyunghyang Shinmun, approaching from City Hall Station. Check last-minute weather/route notices. This is not Jeongdong Culture Night, a separate event.
- Start
- Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
- End
- Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM
- Venue
- 서울특별시 중구 정동길 일대 (덕수궁 대한문~서울시립미술관~경향신문사)
- Address
- 서울특별시 중구 정동 (행사구간: 정동길; 주최 측 연락처: 정동길 3)
For October 16–17, combine a Deoksugung/Seoul Museum of Art daytime visit with free performances and a 19:00 street procession along Jeongdong-gil. General festival entry is free, but purchases and some activities may have separate terms. Museum opening hours, rain contingency and live capacity are not guaranteed.