Gangneung, Gangwon-do · Heritage night festival

Gangneung National Heritage Night

August 14–16, 2026

Dates
August 14–16, 2026
Hours
6–11 p.m.
Admission
Free
Venue
Gangneung-daedohobu Government Office, Seobu Market, and Myeongju-dong
Address
6 Imyeong-ro 131beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Gangneung National Heritage Night in Gangneung, Gangwon-do
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

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STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Central Gangneung and Myeongju-dong

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Follow the heritage route after sunset

Check the venue map

Performances and activities are spread across the government office, Seobu Market, and Myeongju-dong.

Start at dusk

Arrive as the lighting begins, then move to scheduled parades and performances.

Check the next edition

The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next route, program times, and street closures.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Gangneung’s historic center stays open after dark

At a glance

Gangneung National Heritage Night combines illuminated sites, parades, performances, markets, food, and hands-on heritage programs.

The eight themes

The program organizes night scenery, routes, stories, art, performances, food, stays, and markets into one evening trail.

Before you go

The 2026 festival ran August 14–16 from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission was free.