Seoul · History and culture festival
Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival
October 16–18, 2026
- Dates
- October 16–18, 2026
- Hours
- Noon–9 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Venue
- Nakseongdae Park
- Address
- 77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeoul · Every five daysDaerim MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details Historic parkAt the festival venueNakseongdae ParkVisit Anguksa Shrine, the statue of General Gang Gam-chan, and the Goryeo-era stone pagoda inside the park.View details Art museumNear Gwanaksan StationSeoul National University Museum of ArtSee contemporary art and the museum’s distinctive Rem Koolhaas-designed building before or after the festival.View details Hotels near the festival
Gwanak-gu, Nakseongdae, and southern Seoul
View staysStart with the history behind the festival
See the park first
Nakseongdae Park explains the connection between Gwanak and General Gang Gam-chan. Walk the shrine and pagoda area before the main performances begin.
Check the night program
Parades, performances, and evening events change by day. Use the official timetable to choose the best festival window.
Take public transit
Festival crowds can make parking difficult around the park. Nakseongdae Station and local buses are the simplest approach.
Gwanak celebrates General Gang Gam-chan
At a glance
Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival brings historical performances, parades, family activities, markets, and night events to Nakseongdae Park.
Why Nakseongdae
The park honors Goryeo general Gang Gam-chan. Local legend says a star fell here when he was born, giving Nakseongdae its name: “the place where a star fell.”
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs October 16–18 from noon to 9 p.m. Entry is free. Check the official website for the final parade and stage schedule.
