This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 12:00~22:00 (based on Gongjicheon Jazz Festa info)
- Venue
- Gongjicheon Trail · Onui-dong 586 area (Hobangyo~Gongjigyo)586 Onui-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon
- Fee
- Outdoor concerts free · Midnight Jazz Club 22,000 won
- Organizer
- Chuncheon City, Chuncheon Cultural Foundation
- 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
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Latte Art BattleToday
- 10/10Sat★ Jung Mijo concert · Latte ChallengeToday
- 10/11Sun★ Jazz Lecture · ShowcaseToday
🔁 Daily · Jazz 13:00·19:00 · Coffee booths · Citizen garden · Food stalls
2026 Chuncheon Gongjicheon Lake Festival Schedule · Jazz Timetable · Coffee Experiences, Before Visiting with Kids
For three days during the Hangul Day holiday,
the scent of coffee and the sound of jazz will fill the Gongjicheon Trail 🎷
The 2026 Chuncheon Gongjicheon Lake Festival
will be held from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun)
along the Gongjicheon Trail and Onui-dong 586 area.
Outdoor performances are free and require no reservation.
This is a summary of the Chuncheon City press release (September 28)
and the Chuncheon Cultural Foundation program book.
🎪 About the Festival
Previously separate events—Gongjicheon Jazz Festa,
Chuncheon Coffee Festa, and Chuncheon Lake Garden Festa—
have been combined into one for the first time this year.
The unified concept is ‘Secret Garden.‘
As you walk the trail, you can enjoy coffee and gardens during the day,
and jazz performances in the evening.
According to the program book, the festival runs
from 12:00 to 22:00 each day.
It is hosted by Chuncheon City and the Chuncheon Cultural Foundation.
🎷 When Are the Jazz Concerts?
Most performances are held at the Hoban Stage.
At 13:00, there are fringe performances (30 minutes per team),
and from 19:00, main performances (40 minutes per team).
| 10/9 (Fri) | Performance |
|---|---|
| 13:00~14:50 | Fringe — Noye Duo · Ahn Hyunbin Quartet · MJ Collective |
| 19:00~21:40 | Kim Yejung Band · 9&4 (Gu&Sa) · Alto for Two |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Performance |
|---|---|
| 13:00~14:50 | Fringe — Park Seongeun Trio · On the Rug · Jeon Jaekeun Trio |
| 19:00~21:40 | Hobang Song Kuri MYA · HEOLOGY · Jung Mijo |
| 10/11 (Sun) | Performance |
|---|---|
| 13:00~14:50 | Fringe — Park Sujin Jo Esther Duo · Lee Kwanwoo Quartet · Walking by the Sea |
| 15:00~16:00 | Gangwon Music Creation Center Showcase (Onui Stage) |
| 17:00~18:00 | Jazz Lecture ‘What is Jazz? by Kim Jinmook’ (Onui Stage) |
| 19:00~21:40 | Camille Bertault · Verve · Park Juwon & Gypsy Band |
The jazz lecture is a session where you can learn about
the characteristics and appreciation of jazz, with live demonstrations.
The ‘Midnight Jazz Club’ held at nearby pubs on the nights of the 9th and 10th
is a separate ticketed event (22,000 won, 50 seats per session).
☕ What Coffee and Garden Experiences Are There?
Along the trail, 26 coffee and dessert vendors
will set up booths. Local bakeries like Daewondang and Gamjabat will also participate.
| Location | Experience |
|---|---|
| Gongjicheon Cafe Activity Zone | Suman Roasting · Signature drip bag making · Mug & tea coaster making · Coffee grounds experience · Moka pot extraction |
| Lake Garden Lounge | Seed bomb · Terrarium · Nature tactile · Sachet making · Garden drawing |
| Chwihyang Market | Instrument clicker · Paper flower postcard · Jazz instrument wooden magnet making, etc. (First session pre-registration, from second session on-site) |
| Onui Stage area | 9th: Latte Art Battle (pro baristas) · 10th: Latte Art Challenge |
The Chuncheon Coffee Association will host a
’Gongji Chuncheon’ signature blend tasting popup.
They describe it as capturing the clear water of Gongjicheon and the sunset over Uiam Lake in the coffee’s aroma.
There will also be 10 citizen gardens created by 10 citizen teams,
as well as corporate gardens by Jade Garden, Nami Island, and others along the trail.
The National Garden Material Center will display entries from the ‘Our Flowers Exhibition’,
and if you participate in a simple activity, you will receive a souvenir.
The center’s main exhibition (80 bonsai and terrarium pieces)
will be held separately from October 9 to 18.
🍢 What Food Is Available?
The Gongji Food Stalls will be open from 12:00 to 21:30.
Some food vendors have relocated here.
| Menu | Vendor |
|---|---|
| Hot dog | Dr. Village Bear Hot Dog |
| Grilled chicken skewers | 033 Food Lab |
| Tteokbokki · Sundae · Fish cake | Imo’s Market |
| Gelato · Sorbet | Deux Scoop |
| Steamed dumplings · Millet pancakes | Wonju Native Village |
Alcohol can be purchased only after age verification
at the designated booth.
🚶 What Does the Festival Venue Look Like?
The festival stretches along the Gongjicheon Trail
from Hobangyo to Gongjigyo.
Here is the order of the festival zones:
| Section | What’s There |
|---|---|
| Hobangyo side | Hoban Stage · Restrooms · Coffee Festa booth zone · Info booth · Lake Garden Experience Zone |
| Around Onuigyo | Onui Stage · Info booth · Corporate & citizen garden booths · Lake Garden Lounge |
| Gongjigyo side | Chwihyang Market · Restrooms · Gongji Food Stalls · Gangwon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation |
There is no information about festival transportation, parking, or shuttles
in the press release or program book.
The map centers on the bridge in the middle of the festival, Onuigyo.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
You can enjoy coffee and garden activities
before or after the 13:00 fringe performances,
and then stay for the evening main concerts.
Restrooms are located next to Hoban Stage
and next to the Gongji Food Stalls—two locations.
The Chuncheon City Library will open an outdoor library
called ‘Mulbit Chaekmaru’ at the Chuncheon Coffee Festival
(date not specified).
to watch performances in
designated seating or picnic mat zones
⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet
□ Coffee & garden experience fees and times
□ Latte Art Battle & Challenge times
□ Parking & shuttles
□ Operation in case of rain
These are not yet in the official information.
For Jazz Festa inquiries, call 033-241-5391.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to experience jazz outdoors
✔ Kids who enjoy making drip bags or seed bombs
✔ Families planning a Gongjicheon walk during the holiday
This is a riverside festival to enjoy while walking,
following coffee, gardens, and jazz.
This article is a summary of official information before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 공지천 따라 하루종일 즐기는 커피·재즈·정원 산책 춘천시 · 2026.9.28 · 관공서
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- 2026 공지천재즈페스타 <미드나잇 재즈클럽> 신청 춘천문화재단 · 2026.9.22 · 주최
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- 독서대전 이후에도 '책의 도시 춘천'의 가을은 계속된다 춘천시 · 2026.10.8 · 관공서
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)