Sejong · Korean alphabet festival
Sejong Hangeul Festival
October 9–11, 2026
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park
- Address
- 216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGeumnam-myeon · about 4 km awaySejong Daepyeong MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details ArboretumAcross the park districtNational Sejong ArboretumReserve a separate visit for the gardens and Four Seasons Conservatory.View details ArchiveNear Sejong Lake ParkPresidential ArchivesCheck opening hours before adding the exhibitions on Korea’s modern presidency.View details
Choose a park and a program before you arrive
Read the venue map
Stages and activities are divided between Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park.
Check family sessions
Alphabet games, readings, performances, and hands-on programs may use timed registration.
Ignore prior-year food lists
Use the current 2026 guide for food trucks and vendors rather than archived festival information.
Hangeul as performance, play, and public design
At a glance
Sejong marks Hangeul Day with performances, exhibitions, games, and family activities devoted to the Korean alphabet.
What to expect
The festival reinterprets the creation and visual character of Hangeul through contemporary culture and hands-on programs.
Before you go
Admission is free. Food, products, and some activities may cost extra.
