This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 19:00~21:30
- Venue
- Samdosugun Tongjeyeong (삼도수군통제영)27 Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam
- Organizer
- National Heritage Agency · Gyeongsangnam-do · Tongyeong-si (Organized by National Heritage Promotion Institute · Tongyeong Cultural Foundation)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
September 20261/2
October 20262/2
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/9–10Fri–Sat★ Performance · Shuttle BusToday
- 10/11Sun★ Final DayToday
🔁 Daily · 19:00~21:30 · 8 zones Light Path · Sebyeonggwan Show · Baekhwadang Tea
2026 National Heritage Media Art Tongyeong Remaining Schedule · Sebyeonggwan Performances · Parking, Tongjeyeong Night Outing
Autumn nights in Tongyeong,
400-year-old Tongjeyeong is lit up ✨
2026 National Heritage Media Art Tongyeong
opened on September 18 and
is happening right now.
Every day until October 11 (Sun)
from 19:00 to 21:30.
As of October 8, there are four days left including today.
The venue is Samdosugun Tongjeyeong (삼도수군통제영).
Here’s a summary from the Tongyeong Cultural Foundation
and Tongyeong City press releases.
📅 Happening Now, Four Days Left
Here are the remaining Sebyeonggwan performance times.
Times vary by day of the week.
| Date | Sebyeonggwan Performance Times |
|---|---|
| 10/8 (Thu) | 19:30 · 19:50 · 20:10 · 20:30 · 20:50 · 21:10 |
| 10/9 (Fri) Hangeul Day | Performance Show 19:40 · 20:10 · 20:40 · 21:10 · 21:40 |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Performance Show 19:40 · 20:10 · 20:40 · 21:10 · 21:40 |
| 10/11 (Sun) Final Day | 19:30 · 19:50 · 20:10 · 20:30 · 20:50 · 21:10 |
On Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays,
the schedule lists ‘Performance Show’.
On October 9 and 10,
there will also be a shuttle bus.
The last weekday docent tour (free, reservation required)
is on October 8 (Thu).
🎪 About the Event
Hosted by the National Heritage Agency, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Tongyeong-si,
and organized by the National Heritage Promotion Institute and Tongyeong Cultural Foundation.
The theme is ‘Tongjeyeong,
Era of Prosperity and the Age of Light’.
The 400-year history of Samdosugun Tongjeyeong and
the stories of the 12 Workshops (12 Gongbang)
are told through light and sound.
Tongyeong City announced that over 14,000 people
visited during the first three days after opening.
✨ What Path Will You Walk?
It’s a circular free tour
from the entrance to Sebyeonggwan.
The foundation suggests about 80 minutes.
| Zone (Time Spent) | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ① Tongjeyeong Entrance | Enter following the ‘Path of Prosperity’ and waves of light |
| ② Mangillu (5 min) | Bell sounds and rising sun, ‘Eternal Age of Light’ |
| ③ Jigwamun (5 min) | ‘Gate of Light Achieved Through Peace’ |
| ④ 12 Workshops (10 min) | Artisans’ skills shown via AI media art and 3D visuals |
| Special Exhibition Yajangbang (10 min) | Local artists’ media art |
| ⑤ Baekhwadang (15 min) | Tea snack table experience (reservation) |
| ⑥ Rear Garden (10 min) | Tongyeong traditional crafts exhibition and experience ‘Imaginary Scenery’ |
| ⑦ Unjudang (10 min) | ‘Records of Strategy’ seen through the naval training map |
| ⑧ Sebyeonggwan (15 min) | Sebyeonggwan Light Show |
🏯 What’s the Sebyeonggwan Show Like?
The main program is at National Treasure Sebyeonggwan (세병관).
The front 7 bays of Sebyeonggwan become a screen for
an 11-minute projection mapping show.
It flows from ‘Sea of Chaos, Roots of Peace,
12 Workshops and Grand Drum, Age of Light’,
with Korean traditional, rock, and orchestral music
and dance performances together.
🍡 What About the Baekhwadang Tea Snack Experience?
At Baekhwadang, where the naval commander welcomed guests,
you can taste traditional tea snacks made by a master.
This is the only program that requires a reservation.
| Baekhwadang Experience | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Fee | 10,000 won (reservation fee, each participant must reserve separately) |
| Eligibility · Capacity | Age 7 and up · 12 people per session · 20 minutes |
| Reservation | Ticketlink · Naver Reservation |
| Sun~Thu Sessions | Every 20 minutes from 19:00, last at 21:20 |
| Fri, Sat, Holiday Sessions | 19:20 · 19:50 · 20:20 · 20:50 · 21:20 |
Check remaining spots on the Tongyeong Cultural Foundation
Instagram.
🚌 Getting There & Parking
The address is 27 Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si.
The surrounding roads and parking lots get very crowded,
so they recommend taking the bus.
| Method | Stop · Walking Time |
|---|---|
| City Bus 101, 121, 131, 141, 231, etc. | Munhwamadang or Jungang Market stop, 5~10 min walk |
| Taxi | About 15 min from Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal |
If you drive, here are the closest parking lots.
Walking times are based on the foundation’s guide.
| Parking Lot | Fee · Walking Time |
|---|---|
| Tongjeyeong Parking Lot (143 cars) | Paid · 5 min |
| Jungang Traditional Market Public Parking (201 cars) | Paid · 5 min |
| Yuyeong Elementary School (50 cars) | Free · 7 min |
| Tongyeong Multipurpose Pier (200 cars) | Free · 15 min |
Shuttle buses on October 9 and 10
run from Tongyeong Multipurpose Pier starting at 18:30,
departing every 20 minutes until 21:10.
The return stop is
the 12 Workshops Traditional Crafts Exhibition Hall.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting With Kids
At Unjudang, the naval training map is displayed,
and near the 12 Workshops, there’s a Mother-of-Pearl Mirror Stamp Activity.
It’s a hands-on activity completed with stamps.
Baekhwadang tea snack and docent tours
are only for ages 7 and up.
Near the entrance, you’ll find a general information booth,
first aid station, and restrooms.
Since Sebyeonggwan is the last stop,
enter at 19:00 and walk through the path
to arrive just in time for the show.
On October 10 (Sat),
the Gangguan Festa (17:00~22:00) is also held at Gangguan Munhwamadang.
See the summary → Gangguan Festa
⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet
□ Media art admission fee (whether it’s free)
□ Shuttle bus fare
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
□ How to do the mother-of-pearl mirror stamp activity
There’s no official info yet.
This post will be updated when it’s announced.
If you’re curious, contact Tongyeong Cultural Foundation at 055-640-5632,
or Tongyeong City Tourism Innovation Division at 055-650-0713.
👍 Recommended For These Families
✔ Families who want to enjoy a light exhibition like an evening stroll
✔ Families who want to share the stories of Tongjeyeong and the 12 Workshops with their kids
✔ Families looking for a night outing in Tongyeong’s old downtown on Hangeul Day or the weekend
As long as you match the Sebyeonggwan show time,
it’s an 80-minute night exhibition walk in Tongyeong.
October 11 (Sun) is the last day.
This post is organized based on official guides before visiting in person. 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)