This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 18:30~22:30
- Venue
- Nodeulseom area445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Hosted and organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government (in cooperation with Ecruise, sponsored by LGU+)
- 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
- 10/8ThuMUTO PerformanceToday
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Fashion Show · MUTO Performance · Bitseom Lecture · Companion LightToday
- 10/10SatBitseom Lecture · Companion Light · Ppaki PerformanceToday
- 10/11Sun★ Closing PerformanceToday
🔁 Daily · Laser/Media Art 18:30~22:30 · Shuttle Bus
2026 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival Schedule, Shuttle & Parking — Last Three Days at Nodeulseom
Nodeulseom, right in the middle of the Hangang River,
is glowing with laser lights every night 🌌
Now in its 4th year!
2026 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival
is held from October 2 (Friday) to 11 (Sunday)
every day 18:30~22:30
at the Nodeulseom area.
Admission is free.
This post summarizes the official Bitseom Festival website,
Seoul City press release (October 8),
and Future Hangang Headquarters event guide.
🎉 Happening Now
The remaining days are the 8th (Thursday) and
the Hangul Day holiday 9th (Friday), 10th (Saturday), and 11th (Sunday)—
four days in total.
Seoul City announced that from the opening to the 5th,
approximately 299,000 people visited over four days.
Here’s a list of the remaining evening performances
in order of start time.
| Remaining Day | Evening Stage (Start Time) |
|---|---|
| 8th (Thu) | 19:30 MUTO audiovisual live (Live House, about 1 hour) |
| 9th (Fri) | 18:30 Bitseom Lecture · 19:00 Lighting Fashion Show · 19:20 Companion Light (Sean, Choi Jeong-won, Park Sung-hee) · 19:30 MUTO |
| 10th (Sat) | 18:30 Bitseom Lecture · 19:00 Companion Light (Coogie) · 19:30 Ppaki performance (Live House) |
| 11th (Sun) | 19:30 Companion Light & Closing Performance (Bumkey, Ahn Se-kwon), until 20:30 |
On the 9th, Companion Light runs until 20:20,
MUTO and Ppaki performances run until 20:30.
The end time for Bitseom Lecture
is listed as 19:00 or 19:10
depending on the website page.
According to the press release,
these are the daytime programs.
| Date | Daytime Program (Press Release) |
|---|---|
| 9th (Fri) | Barre Exercise (Seoul Morning Coffee Club) · Nodeul Yoga |
| 10th (Sat) | Nodeul Yoga · Outdoor Reading for Citizens |
| 9~11th | Seoul Street Performance Every Corner Live |
The Future Hangang Headquarters guide
says these programs run from 16:00~18:00.
The 10th’s Nodeul Yoga is only listed in the press release.
🎪 About the Festival
Nodeulseom — Riverside park and railway bridge at night, with high-rise buildings (Oct 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김민수 · KOGL Type 1)
Nodeulseom — Han River, railway bridge, and downtown high-rise buildings (Oct 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김민수 · KOGL Type 1)
This is Seoul’s nighttime media art festival
connecting art, nature, and city through light.
After Seoraeseom in 2023, Yeouido in 2024,
and Ttukseom in 2025,
this year’s festival is at Nodeulseom.
The theme this year is
Rhapsody of Light,
with artist Kim Ki-ra as art director.
Hosted and organized by Seoul City,
with Ecruise as a partner and LGU+ as sponsor.
There are three main programs:
Laser art exhibition,
Companion Light performances and donation events with ambassadors,
and short outdoor talks called Bitseom Lecture.
✨ What Can You See?
Nodeulseom — Willow trees and walking path along the Han River (Oct 2023) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 김민수 · KOGL Type 1)
Nodeulseom — Outdoor courtyard of the Nodeulseom complex cultural space (Jun 2024) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 안영관 · KOGL Type 1)
There are 12 main artworks and university collaboration pieces
placed throughout the island.
Here are some of the highlights:
| Artwork | Description |
|---|---|
| Sky (Quiet Ensemble) | A 30m-long, 10m-wide structure with lasers drawing constellations on wires, about 7 minutes 40 seconds per show |
| Overlapping Immersion & Ripple (Aka Chang) | Installed on a riverside barge, lasers reflected on the Hangang water |
| Pavilion of Light | Vertical lasers at Nodeul Square (festival entrance), with smog and bubble experience |
| Bitseom Walkway | About 300m of illuminated path along Hangang Bridge leading to Nodeulseom |
| Brilliantly Shining Nodeul Willows | Lasers and starlight spreading among willow trees |
| Indoor works at Nodeul Gallery | Works by Choi Jong-woon, Jung Jung-joo, Jin & Park, Kim Jun-su |
There are also three hands-on light play activities,
run by teams from Konkuk University, University of Seoul, and Sungshin Women’s University.
| Light Play | Activity |
|---|---|
| Konkuk Says | Write your message on a balloon with a UV marker, take the balloon home |
| Nodeul Bamboo Grove | Write a message of encouragement with a glow pen on a tree frog-shaped memo |
| Fragment of Light, Line of Sound | Punch holes in paper, weave in fiber optics, and stick it to a wall |
For food, there are 9 food trucks.
At 12 partner stores in Sinyongsan,
you can show that you follow and like the official Instagram
to get a 10% discount.
🚇 Getting There & Parking
Nodeulseom — Nodeulseom performance hall and pedestrian bridge (Jun 2024) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 안영관 · KOGL Type 1)
Based on the official website directions.
| Method | Boarding & Drop-off |
|---|---|
| Line 9 | Nodeul Station Exit 2 → Walk about 700m toward Hangang Bridge |
| Line 1 | Yongsan Station Exit 1 → Sinyongsan Station Stop (03-004) bus → Nodeulseom Stop |
| Line 4 | Sinyongsan Station Exit 3 → Sinyongsan Station Stop (03-004) bus → Nodeulseom Stop |
| Bus | Nodeulseom Stop (03-340) — Blue 150·151·152·500·501·504·506·507·605·750A·750B·751·752, Green 6211 |
| Shuttle Bus | Sinyongsan Station (Exit 4) → Nodeulseom → Nodeul Station (Exit 2) → Noryangjin Station (Exit 3), 4 buses every ~15 minutes |
| Ecruise Special Route | Yeouido ↔ Nodeulseom, 4 times weekdays, 8 times weekends (reserve on Ecruise website) |
The shuttle bus is listed as running 17:00 to 23:00
on the website and October 8 press release.
The Future Hangang Headquarters guide
says 18:00 to 22:00.
Ecruise operates from 17:00 on weekdays,
and 15:30 to 22:50 on weekends.
Parking inside Nodeulseom is
said to be difficult.
Private vehicles may not be allowed in,
and if full, use nearby public parking lots.
The Future Hangang Headquarters guide says cruise passengers
can use the Yeouido Hangang Park parking lot for free for one day.
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
The festival starts at 18:30,
so it’s an event to enjoy after sunset.
Since it’s on an island in the river at night,
it’s good to bring an extra layer for your child.
The Pavilion of Light is near the festival entrance,
where you can experience smog and bubbles firsthand.
The press release notes that due to crowds,
more safety staff have been deployed.
There were also long lines for the light play activities.
At one point, over 600 people were in line
If you’re with kids, check the 'Sky' line
as soon as you arrive
⏳ Still Unannounced
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Light play activity times & material quantities
□ How to sign up for Nodeul Yoga, Barre, Outdoor Reading
□ How to line up for ‘Sky’
□ Names & fees of nearby public parking lots
There’s no official info yet.
The website’s terms say that if the weather is bad,
programs may change or be canceled,
and updates will be posted on the website.
If you have questions, contact the event office
at 02-790-7555.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families looking for a free evening outing during the holiday
✔ Kids who love bubbles and balloon light play
✔ Families who want easy subway or shuttle access
This is a light festival on the Hangang River
continuing through the closing performance on the 11th (Sunday).
This post is a summary based on official guidance before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character images are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 8
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 한국관광공사 관광사진 갤러리 — 노들섬 사진(공공누리 제1유형) 한국관광공사 · 관공서
- 2026 서울라이트 한강 빛섬축제 — 축제정보·오시는 길 서울특별시(빛섬축제 공식 누리집) · 주최
- 동행라이트 일정 서울특별시(빛섬축제 공식 누리집) · 주최
- 레이저아트 《빛의 서사시》 작품·빛놀이 서울특별시(빛섬축제 공식 누리집) · 주최
- 노들섬 서울라이트 한강 빛섬축제 4일 만에 약30만 명 방문 서울특별시 디자인정책관 도시경관담당관 · 2026.10.8 · 관공서
- 2026 서울라이트 한강 빛섬축제(행사·공연 정보) 서울특별시 미래한강본부 · 관공서
- 2026년 10월 주요 시민안내사항 및 행사계획 서울특별시 기획조정실 · 2026.9.30 · 관공서
- 2026 서울라이트 한강 빛섬축제 서울특별시 펀서울 · 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)