This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 18:00~22:00
- Venue
- Uam Historic Park (우암사적공원)53 Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
- Fee
- Advance reservation programs free (OnOffMix)
- Organizer
- Daejeon Metropolitan City · Daejeon Cultural Foundation (operated by Daejeon Intangible Heritage Training Center)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/10Sat★ Tightrope walkingToday
🔁 Daily · ★ Balloon show · Traditional games/crafts · Moonlight greeting · Photo zone · Outdoor theater 20:30 · Family movie · Deokporu Performance · Docent tour
2026 Cultural Heritage Moonlight Festival Schedule, Performance Timetable, Reservations—Before Visiting Uam Historic Park with Kids
On autumn nights, take a moonlit journey along cultural heritage sites 🌕
The 2026 Cultural Heritage Moonlight Festival will be held for two days, October 10 (Sat)~11 (Sun), from 18:00 to 22:00 each evening at Uam Historic Park (우암사적공원) in Gayang-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon.
I’ve organized the official announcement, guide images, and layout map posted by the Daejeon Cultural Foundation on September 29.
🎪 About the Festival
Uam Historic Park is where the late Joseon scholar Song Si-yeol (우암 송시열) studied. Historic buildings like Namganjeongsa, Jangpangak, Ijikdang, and Deokporu are located within the park.
The festival is described as a traditional culture festival where you can enjoy both these cultural heritage sites and the nighttime scenery.
At the entrance, Guards, Peddlers (Bobusang), and Damo (다모) will greet visitors, and moonlight photo zones will be set up at Namganjeongsa and throughout the festival grounds.
✨ What’s Happening When?
Performances take place at two locations: the main stage at Ijikdang and Deokporu by the pond. The schedule differs each day.
| Date & Time | Performance · Location |
|---|---|
| 10/10 (Sat) 18:00~18:30 | Moonlight Tightrope Walking · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/10 (Sat) 19:00~19:30 | Moonlight Performance Gaon Byeongchangdan (Gayageum Byeongchang) · Deokporu |
| 10/10 (Sat) 19:30~20:00 | Moonlight Balloon Show · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/10 (Sat) 20:00~20:10 | Immersive Performance (Audience Participation) · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/10 (Sat) 20:10~20:40 | Moonlight Tightrope Walking · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/10 (Sat) 20:30~21:00 | Moonlight Performance String Ensemble Ssareng · Deokporu |
| 10/11 (Sun) 18:30~19:00 | Moonlight Balloon Show · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/11 (Sun) 19:00~19:30 | Moonlight Performance String Ensemble Ssareng · Deokporu |
| 10/11 (Sun) 20:00~20:10 | Immersive Performance (Audience Participation) · Ijikdang Main Stage |
| 10/11 (Sun) 20:30~21:00 | Moonlight Performance Gaon Byeongchangdan · Deokporu |
| Daily 20:30~21:50 | Moonlight Outdoor Theater — Family Animation ‘Moonlight Palace’ · Jangpangak |
The Deokporu performances are open to all without reservation. The outdoor theater runs once each day, with mat seating as noted in the guide.
🏮 What Experiences Are There?
From 18:00 to 22:00, you can freely participate in experiences on site.
| Experience | Details · Location |
|---|---|
| Moonlight Traditional Games | Tuho (arrow throwing), Ring Toss, Yutnori · Ijikdang |
| Moonlight Craft Zone | Traditional Pattern Bookmarks, Hanji Wish Lanterns, Fragrant Sachets Making · Ijikdang |
| Moonlight Fortune | Fun Daily Fortune Telling · Namganjeongsa |
| Moonlight Greeting · Photo Zone | Entrance Royal Guards, Merchants, Damo, Namganjeongsa and throughout the venue |
It is noted that experiences may end early if materials run out.
📝 Programs Requiring Reservation
Two programs require advance application via OnOffMix. Both are free.
| Program | Time · Details |
|---|---|
| Docent Tour ‘Path of Learning’ | 18:00 · 19:00 · 20:00 · 21:00 (30 min each), 20 people per session — Namganjeongsa → Jangpangak → Ijikdang → Deokporu |
| Moonlight Tea Gathering | 18:00 · 21:00 (30 min each) — Enjoy chrysanthemum tea and traditional snacks while viewing Deokporu at night |
Applications are open until October 9 (Fri) 23:59. As of October 8, all Moonlight Tea Gathering sessions are full, but there were still spots for the docent tour.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your program starts. The meeting point listed for reservations is ‘the operations booth in front of Uam Historic Park.’
🚗 Directions & Parking
The address is 53 Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon.
On the layout map, a parking lot (P) is marked near the main entrance and the general information center. There is no official information about the number of spaces, parking fees, or public transportation.
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
If you’re bringing young children, it’s great to focus on the balloon show and hands-on experiences. The balloon show is at 19:30 on Saturday and 18:30 on Sunday.
The family movie ‘Moonlight Palace’ begins at 20:30 and ends at 21:50. Since seating is on mats, it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child after sunset.
On the layout map, first aid facilities and restrooms are marked next to the operations headquarters.
are Sat 19:30 · Sun 18:30
Tightrope walking is only on Saturday
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ Operation in case of rain □ Number of parking spaces & fees □ Public transportation info □ On-site craft experience material fees
These details are not yet in the official guide. I’ll update this post when they’re available.
For event inquiries, call 042-632-8385, for reservations, call 042-282-1141.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families looking for an evening stroll among cultural heritage sites with kids ✔ Families wanting to enjoy tightrope walking and balloon shows together ✔ Families interested in making wish lanterns or bookmarks
On the same weekend during the day, Jung-gu’s Our Park Book Festival and Yuseong-gu’s Yurim Park Yuseong Reading Festival are also happening. See my guides → Daejeon Jung-gu Book Festival · Yuseong Reading Festival
From tightrope walking to performances and movies under the moonlight, it’s a wonderful festival to enjoy on an autumn night.
This post is organized from the official guide before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 2026 문화유산 달빛축제 안내 (첨부 안내 그림·배치도 및 타임테이블) 대전문화재단(운영 대전무형유산전수교육관) · 2026.9.29 · 주최
- 2026문화유산달빛축제[도슨트투어:배움의 길] 신청 대전무형유산전수교육관(온오프믹스) · 주최
- 2026문화유산달빛축제[덕포루 달빛다회] 신청 대전무형유산전수교육관(온오프믹스) · 주최
- 명소 우암사적공원 대전관광(대전광역시) · 관광
This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
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)