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
- 11:00~21:00
- Venue
- Bohyeonsan Astronomical Science Museum area (보현산천문과학관 일원)681-32 Byeolbit-ro, Hwabuk-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongbuk
- Fee
- Free (Advance reservation programs require a 10,000 won deposit, refunded as a gift certificate upon participation)
- Organizer
- Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Starlight Festival Committee
- 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★ Opening Drone Show · Starlight ConcertToday
- 10/10Sat★ Golden Star Challenge · Starlight Concert · Cosplay · Science MusicalToday
- 10/11Sun★ Golden Star Challenge · Science MusicalToday
🔁 Daily · Theme Hall · Star Party · Observatory Tour · With the Stars and Moon · Bubble Magic Show
2026 Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Starlight Festival Schedule, Shuttle Bus, Observatory Tour – Before Going Stargazing with Kids
Autumn brings clear night skies— It’s the perfect time to go stargazing 🌌
Now in its 23rd year! The 23rd Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Starlight Festival will be held for three days, from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun), 11:00~21:00, at the Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Astronomical Science Museum area.
This year’s theme is “Tilted Planet, New Perspective – Uranus.”
Here’s a summary from the official festival website and Yeongcheon city press release (September 10).
📅 What’s Happening on Stage and When?
Here’s the daily stage schedule from the official website. On the first evening, there’s the Opening Ceremony and Drone Show.
| 9th (Fri) | Stage Program |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Starlight Busking |
| 16:00 | Science Lecture (Dr. Lee Young-woong) |
| 17:00 · 18:00 | MC Recreation · Bubble Magic Show |
| 18:30 | Opening Ceremony · Drone Show |
| 19:00 · 19:30 | Starlight Concert (Singer Tei) · Eye Contact with the Stars |
| 10th (Sat) | Stage Program |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Golden Star Challenge! |
| 15:00 · 16:00 | Science Musical ‘Let’s Go! Into Space’ · Science Lecture (YouTuber Space Dust) |
| 17:00 | Bubble Magic Show |
| 17:30 | Space Cosplay Contest ‘War of the Stars’ |
| 18:30 · 19:00 | Yeongcheon Star (M Dance Performance) · Starlight Concert (Kyung Seo-yeji) |
| 19:30 | Eye Contact with the Stars |
| 11th (Sun) | Stage Program |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Golden Star Challenge! |
| 15:00 | Science Musical ‘Let’s Go! Into Space’ |
| 16:00 · 16:30 | Starlight Busking · Bubble Magic Show |
On the last day, the 11th, all stage programs end before 17:00.
🔭 What Kind of Festival Is This?
This is Yeongcheon’s astronomy and science festival held at Bohyeonsan Astronomical Science Museum.
The Theme Hall is an interactive space where you can learn about Uranus and experience it through multimedia. The Star Party is on the 2nd floor of the Astronomy Exhibition Hall— during the day, you can observe the sun, and after sunset, view various celestial bodies through telescopes.
There are also side events like KIT experiences, a stamp tour, AR/VR play zone, and this year, the Starlight Dumpling Zone and food trucks are new additions.
To make the stars more visible, lights around the festival area are dimmed, so it may be a bit dark nearby.
🚀 Activities for Kids
| Program | Time · Capacity |
|---|---|
| Bohyeonsan Observatory Tour | Departs from festival site at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30; round trip 2 hours; 20 people per session |
| With the Stars and Moon (Blacklight Playground for Kids) | 9th & 10th: 6 sessions from 11:00 to 17:00; 11th: 5 sessions; 40 minutes per session; 20 people per session |
| Golden Star Challenge! (For kids interested in astronomy/space) | 10th & 11th at 14:00; 70 advance, 30 on-site; 1st prize 500,000 won |
All three programs were available for reservation through ‘Naver Reservation’ (starting September 21 & 22). A 10,000 won deposit is required, and if you participate, you’ll receive a 10,000 won Yeongcheon Love Gift Certificate on site.
The 20-person limit for the Observatory Tour and With the Stars and Moon includes both children and guardians. The advance questions for Golden Star Challenge are posted on the website notice (October 6).
🚌 Shuttle Bus, Directions, Parking
The festival area is one-way toward the venue, and six nearby parking lots are available.
City shuttle buses run with four vehicles. The route is Yeongcheon Terminal → Yeongcheon Station → Yeongcheon City Hall → Green Experience Center → Festival Site.
| Depart Yeongcheon Terminal | Depart Festival Site |
|---|---|
| 09:40 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 | 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 |
| 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 | 14:30 · 15:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 |
| 16:00 · 16:30 · 17:00 · 17:30 | 17:30 · 18:00 · 18:30 · 19:00 |
| 19:00 · 19:30 · 20:00 · 20:30 | 20:00 · 20:30 · 21:00 · 21:30 |
The bus also stops at E-Pyunhansesang, Misojium, Dongbu Daycare Center, and Changshin Apartments along the way.
By car, follow the route from Yeongcheon IC via Buk-Yeongcheon IC, Hwabuk-myeon Office, and Ok-gye Intersection.
If you’re coming by train, it’s about 30 minutes from Dongdaegu Station to Yeongcheon Station by Mugunghwa train.
During the festival (9th & 10th), the Bohyeonsan Dam Suspension Bridge is also open for night visits from 10:00 to 21:00.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
The Observatory Tour takes 2 hours including travel, so be sure not to overlap it with other reserved programs.
With the Stars and Moon is designed for preschoolers and lower elementary grades.
Since the festival grounds are dimly lit, if you’re staying for the evening stage, please hold your child’s hand tightly.
city shuttles end at 18:00.
Be sure to plan your return
transportation in advance.
⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet
□ Shuttle bus fares □ Locations of the 6 parking lots □ Observation/operation in cloudy or rainy weather □ Remaining spots for advance reservations
These details are not yet in the official announcements. I’ll update this post when they are released.
If you have questions, contact the festival office at 070-4232-1865.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Kids who want to see stars and the sun through a telescope ✔ Families who enjoy science musicals and lectures ✔ Families looking for a Yeongcheon outing during the Hangul Day holiday
From daytime solar observation to nighttime concerts, this is a full-day science festival all about the stars.
This post is a summary based on official announcements before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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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)