Seoul · History and culture festival
Geumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival
October 4, 2026
- Dates
- October 4, 2026
- Hours
- Noon–8 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Eunhaengnamu-ro area
- Address
- 44 Eunhaengnamu-ro, Geumcheon-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 Mountain trailFor a separate morning walkHoamsan MountainFollow a marked section of the Seoul Trail through the wooded hills above Geumcheon-gu.View details Stream walkFor an easy riverside breakAnyangcheon StreamUse the flat riverside path for a quieter walk before the afternoon festival program.View details Hotels near the festival
Geumcheon-gu and southwest Seoul
View staysSee the procession, then stay for the night program
Arrive before the procession
The festival reenacts King Jeongjo’s royal procession. Confirm the route and start time before traveling.
Stay into the evening
Traditional performances and the Siheung Haenggung Night program continue after the main procession.
Expect road controls
The festival uses streets around Eunhaengnamu-ro. Public transit is the easier choice on event day.
A royal procession returns to Geumcheon
At a glance
Geumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival recreates part of King Jeongjo’s journey to his father’s tomb and adds traditional performances and public activities.
What to see
The one-day program moves from a welcoming celebration to the royal procession and ends with an evening performance inspired by Jeongjo’s care for his people.
Before you go
The 2026 festival takes place October 4 from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Check the official Seoul listing for the final route.
