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 Sejong Hangeul Festival Schedule · Drone Show Times · Parking, Before Visiting Jungang Park and Lake Park with Kids

In the autumn marking the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day,
two parks in Sejong become the stage for a Hangeul festival 🔤

The 2026 Sejong Hangeul Festival
will be held from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun)
at Sejong Jungang Park and Sejong Lake Park.
Admission is free.

I’ve organized the information from Sejong City’s press release (October 6)
and the festival website’s FAQ and leaflet.

🎪 About the Festival

This is a Sejong City festival held since 2013.

This year’s slogan is ‘Hangeul to the World’.
There are a total of 82 performances and experience programs.

During the day, you can enjoy activities at Lake Park and Jungang Park,
and in the evening, the main stage performances at Jungang Park continue.

✨ What’s Happening on the Main Stage?

Here’s the main stage schedule at Jungang Park Urban Festival Square,
collected according to the leaflet timetable.

The Black Eagles will fly over the park for about 5 minutes.
This may change depending on the weather.

The drone and fireworks shows near the main stage last about 10 minutes,
and the theme of the drone show on the 9th is the 580th anniversary of Hunminjeongeum’s proclamation.

🎵 What About the Lake Park Stage?

🧩 Experiences for Kids

The Day Goblin Playground is only on the 9th and 10th,
while the others run all three days.

The mobile making ‘Hangeul, Riding the Wind’,
Jangwon-gupje Confucian Contest, and Ring the Golden Bell!
all require advance reservation, which is now closed.

🍢 Food and Concurrent Events

Four Wheels Restaurant food trucks
will be set up: 7 at Lake Park,
and 30 at Jungang Park Urban Festival Square.

Nearby, these events are also happening:

Sejong Science Jiphyeonjeon and the special exhibition 《Sejong and Namjun》 running until November 8
are covered separately.
See the post → 2026 Sejong Science Jiphyeonjeon
See the post → Sejong and Namjun Special Exhibition

🚇 Getting There · Parking

They ask visitors to use public transport and walk
because parking lots will be very crowded.

Parking: 11 parking lots are available.
It’s recommended to search by parking lot name
rather than address in navigation apps.

Lake Park Parking Lots 1, 2, 3; Eojin C47;
14-2 Temporary, 15-1 Outdoor, Urban Symbol Square;
Sejong Arts Center; Jungang Park LH Temporary;
Jungang Park Parking Lot 1, National Sejong Arboretum;
Ieung Bridge North Parking Lot.

Among these, Sejong Arts Center, Jungang Park LH Temporary,
and Ieung Bridge North Parking Lot will be closed for entry/exit
until 11:40 on the morning of the 9th during the Hangeul Run.
(The start time varies between 08:20 and 08:40 depending on the guide)

The car-free street will operate from 19:00 on the 8th
until 07:00 on the 12th.

There is no shuttle bus,
but the paid circulating Hangeul Train runs.

👨‍👩‍👧 Tips for Visiting with Kids

Strollers can be rented at the Lake Park Management Center.
There are 3 strollers and 2 twin strollers,
and rentals are expected to stop after sunset.

If a child is lost, go to the information center.
They are located at Lake Park Central Plaza, Green Field,
and Jungang Park Jangnamdeul Plaza.

During the festival, both parks are pedestrian-only,
so bicycles and kickboards are not allowed.

⏳ Not Yet Announced

□ Operation in case of rain
□ Parking fees
□ Age criteria for Hangeul Train children’s fare
□ Urban horseback riding experience times and fees

Rain updates will be announced through Sejong City and foundation channels.
I will update this post when available.

If you have questions, contact the Sejong City Culture & Tourism Foundation
at 044-850-0593.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families looking for kids’ activities during the Hangeul Day holiday
✔ Families who want to see the air show, drone show, and fireworks
✔ Families planning a Sejong outing by train or bus

From daytime Hangeul experiences to the night drone show,
this is a three-day free Hangeul Day festival.

This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. The character illustrations 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)