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At a glance
| Dates | October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026 (Korea time) |
|---|---|
| City | Sejong |
| Venue | Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원) and Sejong Central Park (세종중앙공원) |
| Address (Korean) | 세종특별자치시 다솜로 216 일원 Show this to a taxi driver or paste it into a map app. Naver Map · Google Maps |
| Admission | Free |
| Booking | Not required |
| English services | Whether English-language guidance, English booking pages, or English-speaking staff are available is not confirmed. |
| Official site | korean.visitkorea.or.kr |
What is the Sejong Hangeul Festival?
The Sejong Hangeul Festival (세종한글축제) is a cultural festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangeul Day and the 580th anniversary of the promulgation of Hunminjeongeum (훈민정음). It presents various performances and experiential programs across two connected park areas in the city.
Sejong Hangeul Festival 2026 dates and venue
The festival runs from October 9, 2026, to October 11, 2026. The venue is located around 216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si (세종특별자치시 다솜로 216 일원), encompassing both Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원) and Sejong Central Park (세종중앙공원). Individual program schedules and specific operating details at the site require separate confirmation.
Admission and booking
Basic admission to the festival is free. Visitors can enter the event grounds without making an advance ticket reservation.
Festival zones and key programs
Events are distributed across multiple designated zones to accommodate visitors across the spacious park grounds:
- City Festival Yard (도시축제마당): Located in Sejong Central Park, this area serves as the main stage. It hosts the opening and closing performances, a drone show, a multimedia show, and the Sul-Sul Festival (술술축제).
- Central Plaza (중앙광장): Located at Sejong Lake Park, offering hands-on programs related to Hangeul and safety.
- Green Field (푸른들판): Located at Sejong Lake Park, featuring a Hangeul playground designed for children and family visitors.
- Other stages: Additional dispersed programs take place at Maehwa Performance Stage (매화공연장) and Floating Stage Island (수상무대섬).
What to know before you go
Because the festival grounds are spread widely across Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park, visitors should check the specific location of the programs they want to see and plan walking routes beforehand. Operational schedules may change, so visitors should verify final details on the official event page before departing.
Questions visitors ask
Is admission to the Sejong Hangeul Festival 2026 free?
Yes, basic admission is free, and visitors do not need to make an advance ticket booking.
Where is the Sejong Hangeul Festival held?
It is held across Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원) and Sejong Central Park (세종중앙공원) in Sejong, around the address 216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si (세종특별자치시 다솜로 216 일원).
What events take place at the City Festival Yard?
The City Festival Yard (도시축제마당) in Sejong Central Park acts as the main stage, hosting the opening and closing performances, a drone show, a multimedia show, and the Sul-Sul Festival (술술축제).
Do I need to reserve tickets in advance?
No advance ticket booking is required to visit the festival venue.
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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: 2026-10-09 (Korea time).