Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Ureuk Cultural Festival Schedule, Performance Timetable, Experiences — Before Visiting Tangeum Park, Chungju with Kids

Chungju’s autumn arts festival, carried on by the sound of the gayageum, is here 🎶

Now in its 54th year! The 54th Ureuk Cultural Festival will be held from October 8 (Thu) to 11 (Sun) for 4 days, from 11:00 to 22:00, at Tangeum Park and Chungju Culture & Arts Center.

I’ve organized the details from Chungju City’s September 30 press release and the official program leaflet posted by the host, Chungju Arts Council.

🎪 About the Festival

Started in 1971 as the Ureuk Arts Festival, this is now Chungju’s representative arts and culture festival, celebrating its 54th year.

Centered on the artistic spirit of Ureuk— song, dance, and instruments (ga-mu-ak)— there are performances, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences.

This year’s concept is Newtro (New+Retro), bringing a fresh twist to the vibes of the 80s and 90s. The mascots Ureuki, Yechongi, and Yesuli make their debut as the “Arts Expedition Team.”

Admission is free.

✨ What’s Happening Each Day?

Each day has a theme: The 9th is Song Day, the 10th is Dance Day, the 11th is Instrument Day.

Here’s a table of the main performances on the Pungnyu Stage:

The closing performance will feature citizens of all ages, from children to adults, who will take the stage with gayageums in hand.

The smaller Janchi Stage hosts many evening participation programs:

On the 10th at 16:00, a commemorative play “Still Living Today” will be performed at Chungju Culture & Arts Center.

🎯 Experiences for Kids

The experience zones open at 13:00. Here’s a table by area:

There’s also a Bingo Experience where you fill 9 squares: pottery & blacksmith experiences, calligraphy of family mottos, balloon popping, knocking down the wood tower, coin, basketball, and ring toss, and rubber band shooting.

Complete 3 lines and get 1 draw at the Play Zone booth; complete the whole card for 2 draws.

From 13:00 on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, you can also try on school uniforms at the Youth School Uniform Salon. Rental is 2,000 won for 3 hours, and rentals close at 19:00.

🍢 Food & Markets

The Food Market menu lists tteokbokki at 5,000 won, jeyuk rice bowl at 10,000 won, and similar prices.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

Tangeum Park is a riverside park where Ureuk once played the gayageum. Chungju’s tourism guide says there’s an outdoor dome and main stage.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Visiting with Kids

The General Information Booth handles lost children and lost & found. There’s also a medical station on the map.

Chungju’s tourism guide notes there’s a wooded playground and wide lawn in the park.

At the Literature Village Ureuk Bookstore, you can get free books by local authors.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Number of parking spaces & fees, shuttle bus □ Operation in case of rain □ Experience fees & age requirements □ Ga-Mu-Ak Arts Class session times

No official info yet. I’ll update this post when it’s released.

The leaflet also notes that programs may change depending on circumstances. If you have questions, call 043-847-1565.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to try traditional games and artisan experiences in one day ✔ Families who want to see gayageum and Korean music performances with their kids ✔ Families looking for a Chungju outing in the second week of October

From the 9th to 11th, the “Chungju Mulbit Garden Festa” will also be held in front of the aquarium at Tangeum Park, at the future site of the local garden. See the summary post → Chungju Mulbit Garden Festa

Enjoy experience zones during the day, and gayageum performances at night— an arts festival with free admission for four days.

This post is organized from official announcements before visiting in person. Character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)