Seogwipo, Jeju-do · Community culture festival
Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival
October 23–25, 2026
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Venue
- Cheonjiyeon Falls parking area
- Address
- 684 Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeogwipo-si · Every five daysGoseong Five-Day MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details WaterfallBeside the festival groundsCheonjiyeon FallsFollow the riverside walking path to one of Seogwipo’s best-known waterfalls before returning to the festival.View details Coastal walkBest near sunsetSaeyeongyo Bridge and Saeseom IslandCross the illuminated bridge from Seogwipo Port and continue along the short island walking trail.View details Hotels near the festival
Cheonjiyeon Falls, Seogwipo Port, and downtown Seogwipo
View staysPair the parade with a coastal walk
Check the parade route
The street parade is the main event. Confirm the start time and road closures before planning the rest of your day.
Walk to the water
Cheonjiyeon Falls, Seogwipo Port, and Saeyeongyo Bridge are easy additions around the central festival area.
Confirm the final lineup
Some 2026 programs are still listed as planned. Check the official page for the confirmed drone show, concerts, and downtown events.
Seogwipo takes its culture to the streets
At a glance
Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival brings a citizen-led parade, live music, youth performances, local artists, food, and market stalls to the city’s waterfront downtown.
The main event
The street parade turns central Seogwipo into the festival stage, with residents and community groups presenting the city’s local identity.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs October 23–25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entry is free. Confirm the final program and traffic notices before traveling.
