Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Yeonsu Neunghodae Cultural Festival Schedule, Drone Show, Parking – Before Visiting Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park with Kids

On an autumn night, about 2,000 drones draw the sea route of the Baekje envoys in the sky 🚁

The 14th Yeonsu Neunghodae Cultural Festival will be held for two days, October 9 (Fri) to 10 (Sat), in the area around Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park and Neunghodae Park in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. Admission is free.

This post summarizes the press release from Yeonsu-gu on September 29 and the festival website leaflet schedule.

🎪 About the Festival

Neunghodae is introduced as the place where Baekje envoys set out on a sea voyage about 1,600 years ago. The Neunghodae site is Incheon Metropolitan City Monument No. 8.

This year’s theme is ‘Neunghodae, Voyage of Light.’ The story of Baekje’s maritime exchanges is expressed through a parade, drones, and fireworks.

The main events and celebration performances are held at Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park. The parade is divided into sections at Neunghodae Park and Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park.

✨ What’s Happening When?

The schedule differs each day. Here’s the leaflet timetable by date.

The Ministry of Culture’s festival guide lists the operating hours as 12:00~21:00. The leaflet notes that the schedule may change depending on circumstances.

🏯 What Are the Parade and Drone Show Like?

The Baekje Envoy Parade starts at 14:00 on October 9 (Fri). About 1,000 people, including diplomatic delegations from sister and friendship cities, multicultural families, and residents, will walk together.

Here are the parade sections as announced:

It is noted that the detailed sections may change.

The Drone Light Show starts at 20:30 on the first night. With about 2,000 drones, it will depict the journey of the envoys setting sail from Neunghodae and crossing the sea route in the night sky. Multimedia and fireworks will accompany the show.

The final stage on the second day is the Light Dance Performance, a new addition this year. It combines traditional percussion, modern dance, and LED lighting, and the festival concludes with a fireworks show.

🍢 Experience & Food Zones

There will be over 60 experience and PR booths in areas such as PR, welfare, tradition, and international exchange. There are also food zones, markets, and photo spots.

Local small businesses will participate in the food zone. According to the leaflet, the PR booths, flea market, experience, and food zones will be open all day for both days.

🚇 Getting There & Parking

Subway: About a 5-minute walk from Seonhak Station on Incheon Line 1.

Bus: Buses stop at two Seonhak Station stops.

Parking: The leaflet lists six parking lots:

Seonhak Gymnasium Parking Lot Seonhak Elementary & Middle School Parking Lots and Playgrounds (Playgrounds unavailable if it rains) Seonhak Byeolbit Library Public Parking Lot Seonhak-dong Community Service Center Parking Lot Yeonsu 3-dong Public Parking Lot Incheon Disabled National Sports Center Parking Lot

There is no official information on parking fees or number of spaces.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

October 9 is Hangeul Day, so you can enjoy the parade in the afternoon and the drone show at night all in one day.

The experience and food zones are open both days, so you can watch the 14:00 parade, explore the booths, and wait for the evening performances in that order.

Since the drone show and fireworks are after sunset, it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.

Saturday daytime focuses on community participation events like the running event and neighborhood contests.

⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet

□ Operation in case of rain
□ Parking fees and number of spaces
□ Traffic control sections
□ List and cost of experience booths
□ Parade viewing spots

These are not yet in the official information.
If they are announced, I’ll update this post.

If you have questions, contact Yeonsu-gu Culture & Tourism at 032-749-7330 or Yeonsu Cultural Foundation at 032-822-1000.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to see a night drone show with kids
✔ Families who enjoy historical stories like the Baekje envoy parade
✔ Families looking for a festival that’s easy to reach by subway

From the daytime parade to the night drone show,
it’s a perfect festival to fill Hangeul Day.

This post is organized based on official information before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

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)