Suwon, Gyeonggi-do · Night festival
Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
September 19–October 6, 2026
- Dates
- September 19–October 6, 2026
- Hours
- 6–10 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Main show
- 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m.
- Venue
- Hwaseomun Gate, Janganmun Gate, and Jangan Park
- Address
- 334 Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSuwon area · Every five daysOsan Five-Day MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details Fortress gateBefore the projections beginHwaseomun GateSee the fortress walls in daylight, then stay for the main media art show after dark.View details PalaceFor a longer afternoon routeHwaseong Haenggung PalaceVisit the temporary palace before walking north through Haenggung-dong toward the evening festival zone.View details Hotels near the festival
Hwaseong Fortress, Haenggung-dong, and central Suwon
View staysArrive before the lights come on
See the fortress first
Walk the Hwaseomun Gate and Jangan Park area before sunset, then choose a viewing position for the first main show.
Time the main projection
The 35-minute Hwaseomun show runs at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. Leave time for the interactive installations between shows.
Use public transit
Evening crowds and road controls can slow traffic around the fortress. Check the official access notice before traveling.
Suwon Hwaseong illuminated after dark
At a glance
Light, video, and performance transform Suwon Hwaseong Fortress into a large outdoor media art venue for 18 nights.
What to see
Hwaseomun hosts the main projection show, Jangan Park features interactive works and lighting, and Janganmun presents a 360-degree immersive installation.
Before you go
Admission is free and the festival runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Check the official notice for weather updates and any changes to the performance schedule.