Seoul's October 14, 2026 announcement says the Hangang Autumn Festival takes place October 17–25 across riverside parks and on the river. At Jamwon Hangang Park, both the fitness sessions known as 'O-un-han' and the 'Hangang One Meal' cooking activity on October 17–18 require advance reservations. A musical gala, 'ON Stage: When Stars Rise Over the Hangang,' takes place at Jamwon on the same dates and is advertised as free for walk-in audiences. On October 24–25, 'Hangang Forest Adventure' is scheduled next to the children's playground at Gangseo Hangang Park, featuring zipline and climbing activities. October 23–25 brings 'The Road Chef Hangang,' a K-street-food competition among 20 young-chef teams, to the swimming-pool area at Ttukseom Hangang Park. Confirm current program conditions and booking details on the festival website. Seoul recommends public transport due to expected crowds.
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- Oct 18, 2026
Hangang Autumn Festival 2026: Jamsil? No—Jamwon, Gangseo and Ttukseom
Official dates, park locations and the difference between advance booking and walk-in performances.
The 2026 autumn festival runs October 17–25, with several highlights concentrated on October 23–25.
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What we're seeing
Programs are spread across different parks; confirm Jamwon, Gangseo or Ttukseom before setting out.
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What we still don't know
Remaining reservation spaces, individual fees, exact activity sessions and weather cancellations are not confirmed by the city's summary.