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At a glance
| Dates | October 2, 2026 (Friday) – October 11, 2026 (Sunday), Korea time |
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| City | Seoul |
| Venue | Nodeul Island (노들섬) |
| Address (Korean) | 서울특별시 용산구 한강대교 남단 노들섬 일대 Show this to a taxi driver or paste it into a map app. Naver Map · Google Maps |
| Admission | Free general admission (some programs like indoor performances require separate advance booking and select side activities may charge a fee) |
| Booking | Not required for outdoor installations; required for indoor Live House performances via online advance booking (first-come, first-served standing) |
| English services | Whether English-language guidance, English booking pages, or English-speaking staff are available is not confirmed. |
| Official site | hangang.seoul.go.kr |
What Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival 2026 is
Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival (서울라이트 한강 빛섬축제) is a nighttime festival held along the waterfront of Nodeul Island (노들섬). Hosted by Seoul City (서울특별시) and directed by Art Director Kim Ki-ra (김기라), the 2026 event runs under the theme Rhapsody of Light (빛의 서사시). It is structured around three core pillars known as Bitseom 3L: Laser Art (레이저아트), Light of Companionship (동행라이트), and Lecture (빛섬렉처).
The festival features around 17 artworks across the island, including 3 main waterfront pieces, 3 main performances, 4 sub-artworks, 4 indoor works, and 3 university collaboration light sculptures. Main waterfront artworks include Overlapping Immersion (겹쳐진 몰입) and Ripples (파문) by Aka Chang (아카 창), as well as Blue Sky (창공) by Quiet Ensemble (콰이어트 앙상블).
Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival 2026 dates and venue
The festival takes place from October 2, 2026 (Friday) through October 11, 2026 (Sunday). Lights turn on and operating hours run every day from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is located at Nodeul Island (서울특별시 용산구 한강대교 남단 노들섬 일대), south of Hangang Bridge (한강대교) in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Admission and booking
General outdoor admission is free, and visitors can walk through the outdoor light sculptures and laser art installations freely. However, multimedia indoor performances at Nodeul Island Live House (라이브하우스)—featuring artists MUTO (무토), CIFIKA (씨피카), and VAKKI (빠키)—require online advance booking. These indoor sessions are all-standing and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Booking schedules and procedures must be confirmed on the official site before visiting.
Nodeul Island nighttime walking route
Visitors entering the island can follow a sequential walking flow:
- Hangang Bridge Pedestrian Path (한강대교 보행로): Access the island by walking along the approximately 300-meter Bitseom Trail (빛섬 산책로).
- Entry Connecting Bridge (진입 연결다리): Walk past the Garden of Memory (기억의 정원) toward the inner island.
- Nodeul Square (노들스퀘어): View the Pavilion of Light (빛의 파빌리온) installed in the plaza area.
- Lawn Ground (잔디마당) and Waterfront Culture Space (수변문화공간): Explore wide outdoor spaces displaying large laser art such as Blue Sky and Ripples.
- Nodeul Gallery (노들갤러리): Head indoors to view indoor exhibitions after touring the outdoor areas.
What to know before you go
Nodeul Island is an open riverside area exposed to wind, so warm outerwear is recommended to maintain body temperature during night visits. Operating information can change, so travelers should check the official webpage before setting out.
Questions visitors ask
Is admission to Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival free?
General admission is free for the outdoor light sculptures and laser art. However, indoor performances at the Live House require online advance booking, and select side or experiential programs may have a fee.
What are the operating hours for the festival?
The lighting and operating hours run daily from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. between October 2 and October 11, 2026.
How do I attend the Live House performances at Nodeul Island?
Indoor multimedia performances featuring MUTO, CIFIKA, and VAKKI require first-come, first-served online advance reservations for all-standing entry via the official website.
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This page is the English edition of the Korean guide and states only what that guide confirmed against the official source. Details can change; check the official site before you go. Last checked: 2026-10-11 (Korea time).