This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sun, Oct 4, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 11:00~22:00
- Venue
- Suwon Hwaseong area (Haenggung Square, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudae, Yongyeon, Traditional Culture Center)825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Hwaseong Haenggung)
- Fee
- Free (Yajo and Seonyumong seats 5,000 won, Haenggung Night Story requires Hwaseong Haenggung admission 2,000 won)
- Organizer
- Hosted by Suwon City, organized by Suwon Cultural Foundation and Suwon City Global Culture & Tourism 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
- 10/4SunRoyal ProcessionToday
- 10/5–6Mon–TueSeonyumongToday
- 10/7–8Wed–Thu★ Yajo Performance · SeonyumongToday
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Yajo Performance · ★ Hwahong: Build · Seonyumong · Masquerade BallToday
- 10/10Sat★ Yajo Performance · Seonyumong · Hwahong: Stay · Masquerade Ball · Byeolsi DayToday
- 10/11Sun★ Hwahong: Empty · Seonyumong · Masquerade Ball · Byeolsi DayToday
🔁 Daily · 7 Treasures Stamp·Hanbok Walk · Haenggung Night Story 19:00·20:00·21:00
2026 Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Schedule, Yajo Ticketing, Parking — Family Outing to Hwaseong Haenggung During Hangul Day Holiday
The inside of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
has become a festival venue 🏯
The 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
is being held for 8 days from October 4 (Sun) to 11 (Sun)
throughout the Suwon Hwaseong area.
There is no admission fee to the festival grounds, and
most programs are free.
I’ve organized the official website information and
Suwon City press releases for you.
🎉 Happening Now
The festival opened with King Jeongjo’s Royal Procession on the 4th,
and from today (the 8th) until the 11th (Sun),
four days remain.
The last three days of the Hangul Day holiday (9~11)
are the festival’s final weekend.
Here’s a table of the main remaining programs by date.
| Remaining Day | Program |
|---|---|
| 10/9 (Fri) | Hwahong ‘Seum’ (화홍 ‘세움’) 11:00~19:00 · Masquerade Ball 19:00 · Yajo 20:00 |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Hwahong ‘Meomum’ (화홍 ‘머묾’) 11:00~20:00 · Byeolsi Day 13:30·16:00 · Elderly Banquet 16:00 · Masquerade Ball 19:00 · Yajo 20:00 |
| 10/11 (Sun) | Byeolsi Day 11:00·13:30 · Hwahong ‘Bium’ (화홍 ‘비움’) 15:00 · Masquerade Ball 19:00 · Yajo ‘Citizen Invitation Day’ 19:30 |
| Daily (until 11th) | Seonyumong 19:00 · Haenggung Night Story 19:00·20:00·21:00 |
🎪 About the Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Saebithongmin’.
From Haenggung Square, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudae, Yongyeon, to the Traditional Culture Center,
over 30 programs are held throughout the fortress.
There are no food booths inside the festival grounds.
You’re encouraged to use nearby businesses like
Haenggung-dong, Fried Chicken Street, and traditional markets.
🌙 How to Enjoy the Night Performances
Here’s a table of the three night performances’
times, locations, and fees.
| Performance | Official Info |
|---|---|
| Suwon Fantasy ‘Yajo’ | 20:00 Yeonmudae · 5,000 won · 1,500 seats per day, first-come-first-served · No assigned seating |
| Water Performance ‘Seonyumong’ | 19:00 Yongyeon (Banghwasuryujeong) · 50 min · Seats 5,000 won (200 per day) · Free viewing in non-seating areas |
| Time Travel_That Day ‘Haenggung Night Story’ | 19:00·20:00·21:00 Hwaseong Haenggung · 60 min · Hwaseong Haenggung admission 2,000 won |
If you reserved Yajo,
check your QR at the Yeonmudae ticket booth
to receive your ticket.
The FAQ says same-day purchase on site
is also possible.
Seonyumong sells remaining seats on site.
For Haenggung Night Story, you move through five pavilions
from Uhwa-gwan to Yuyeotaek,
watching the performance in 10-minute intervals.
🏯 What to Do During the Day
Regular experiences run daily 11:00~19:00,
mostly at Haenggung Square.
| Experience | Official Info |
|---|---|
| Suwon Hwaseong Adventure ‘7 Treasures’ | Starts at Haenggung Square · Stamp tour solving missions throughout the fortress |
| Fortress Playground | Carrying stones, piling earth, tug-of-war · For the whole family |
| Citizen Dohwaseo | Color your own Hwaseong Royal Procession painting |
| Bangsangsi Mask Workshop | Make your own mask → Wear it to the 19:00 Masquerade Ball |
| Great Citizen Architecture ‘Hwahong’ (화홍) | Citizens and architects build Hwahong Gate with paper structures (9~11) |
| Hwaseong Connect | Connect fortress walls with wishes (10·11) |
| Suwon Hwaseong Hanbok Walk | Hanbok rental for 2 hours 25,000 won |
If you wear hanbok, you can
enter Hwaseong Haenggung for free
and also watch Haenggung Night Story for free.
Those who rent from Hanbok Walk
get a Yajo viewing ticket — 50 per day, first-come-first-served.
🚌 Getting There & Parking
Parking lots may fill up early, so
public transportation is recommended.
The address for Hwaseong Haenggung is
825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu.
| Departure | Bus · Arrival |
|---|---|
| Suwon Station Exit 4 (in front of Novotel) | 11·13 · Hwaseong Haenggung, Suwon Fortress Site |
| Suwon Station Exit 7 (AK Plaza) | 60·7-2 · Hwaseong Haenggung |
| Maegyo Station Exit 7 (Shinbundang Line) | 112·25·25-2·25-5 · Hwaseong Haenggung, Suwon Fortress Site |
| Seoul Jamsil Station | Direct 1007 · Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeomingak |
| Seoul Gangnam Station | Direct 3000 · Paldalmun |
From the bus stop, it’s about a 5-minute walk to Hwaseong Haenggung.
The Suwon City Event & Festival Portal
lists parking for 236 cars.
There’s no official info on public parking lot locations or fees.
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
During the day, explore the fortress with the 7 Treasures Stamp
and Fortress Playground,
then wear the mask you made at the workshop
to join the 19:00 Masquerade Ball.
Wheelchair and stroller rentals, as well as stroller storage,
are available at the Festival Information Center.
Most night performances start after 19:00,
so it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.
is available on the official website until the 10th (Sat)
The 11th (Sun) is Citizen Invitation Day,
so if you want to see it during the holiday, plan for the 9th or 10th
⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet
□ Whether general visitors can see Yajo on the 11th
□ Public parking lot locations and fees
□ Stroller rental locations
□ Remaining seats for Byeolsi Day and Elderly Banquet
These are not yet on the official info.
I’ll update this post when they are announced.
If it rains, outdoor performances and experiences
may change or be canceled,
and updates will be posted on the website and social media.
If you have questions, call 031-5191-3518.
On the 9th, Hangul Day, the Gwanggyo Museum Autumn Cultural Festival
is held at Gwanggyo History Park,
and on the 9th and 10th, the Suwon Cultural City Festival
is held at Daeyupyeong Park.
See the guides → Gwanggyo Museum Autumn Cultural Festival · Suwon Cultural City Festival
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families looking for free experiences during the Hangul Day holiday
✔ Families who want to enjoy fortress night views and performances
✔ Families who want to share King Jeongjo’s story with their children
From daytime activities to night performances,
this is a festival that can fill an entire holiday day.
This post is organized from official information before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 제63회 수원화성문화제 개요 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
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- 주제공연 수원판타지 '야조' 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
- 수상퍼포먼스 '선유몽' 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
- 시민의 위대한 건축 '화홍' 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
- FAQ 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
- 오시는길 수원화성문화제 공식 누리집 · 주최
- K-축제의 하이라이트가 온다! 수원이 K-컬처로드를 연다! 수원특례시(관광과) · 2026.9.29 · 관공서
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- 수원화성문화제 주제공연 '수원판타지-야조', 11일까지 연무대에서 펼쳐진다 수원특례시(글로벌축제과) · 2026.10.8 · 관공서
- 제63회 수원화성문화제 수원특례시 행사축제포털 · 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)