Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: The 26th Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival takes place Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the 88 Lawn Madang in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The Seoul festival portal lists it as a culture and arts event, and the official Songpa festival site gives the core schedule: an opening performance on Friday at 7 PM, a community stage on Saturday at 4:50 PM, and a closing concert (the Hanseong Culture Concert) on Sunday at 7 PM. Local news reports say the opening features a drone show of about 900 drones. The experience village and the Baekje market run all three days. Entry to the grounds is free.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival?
- What Is the 2026 Schedule?
- How Do I Get to Olympic Park?
- Where Should I Stay?
- How Do I Plan the Visit?
What Is the Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival?
Hanseong was the capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom, and its remains lie in today’s Songpa district, including the earthen walls of Mongchontoseong right inside Olympic Park. The festival is Songpa’s yearly celebration of that heritage. It mixes stage performances, hands-on Baekje-themed experience booths and a food market, and the 2026 edition is the 26th. The Seoul portal describes this year’s program as building Baekje’s cultural legacy into modern K-culture content, with an opening show, a closing show, a community stage, promotional booths and a food market. It is a good fit if you want a free, local-flavored evening in Seoul rather than a ticketed concert.
What Is the 2026 Schedule?
According to the festival’s official site, these are the fixed times:
- Experience village: October 23 to 25, 10 AM to 7 PM
- Hanseong Baekje market (food and crafts): October 23 to 25, 11 AM to 9 PM
- Opening performance: Friday, October 23, 7 PM
- Hanmaeum Eoullimmadang community stage: Saturday, October 24, 4:50 PM
- Closing performance (Hanseong Culture Concert): Sunday, October 25, 7 PM
Local reports also mention a musical gala on Saturday and a drone show at the opening, but those details come from press coverage rather than the main schedule page, so re-check the official site closer to the date. Last year drew a large crowd, and a free festival with a Friday-night opening will be busy: arrive early if you want a spot near the main stage.
How Do I Get to Olympic Park?
Take the subway to Olympic Park Station (Line 5 or Line 9) or Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8), then walk into the park toward the 88 Lawn Madang. Exits near the park get crowded after the evening shows, so consider walking to a second station or waiting out the first rush. Our guide to getting around Seoul explains transit cards and subway etiquette, and the nearby Jamsil neighborhood guide shows what else to combine with the visit, from Lotte World to the lakeside walk. If you like big outdoor events, our fall 2026 concert guide covers more Olympic Park shows, and the Grand Mint Festival guide is a useful comparison for park logistics.
Where Should I Stay?
Staying in Jamsil or Songpa lets you walk or take one subway stop home after the late shows. If you want the lights and a skyline view, see rates for a hotel next to Lotte World🏨, or compare other Seoul hotels near the park🏨. Late-October weekends are high season in Seoul, so book earlier rather than later. See our where to stay in Seoul guide for other districts.
How Do I Plan the Visit?
A good plan: spend Saturday afternoon at the experience village and market, catch the community stage at 4:50 PM, and eat dinner at the food stalls. If you prefer the big opening spectacle, go Friday evening, but expect the biggest crowd. Late October evenings in Seoul are cool, so bring a jacket. Coming from abroad? You can compare flights into Seoul✈️ and pair the festival with the autumn season. For more on the season, see our Seoul Autumn Festa guide.
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