This guide summarizes official announcements (Changnyeong-gun press release and its attached poster, plus a local news report) and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- Oct 16–17 10:00–22:00, Oct 18 10:00–18:30
- Venue
- Changnyeongcheon Stream area, Changnyeong-eup (Bisabeol Culture Plaza · Suljeong-ri East Three-story Stone Pagoda)Around 121-4 Suljeong-ri, Changnyeong-eup, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam (경남 창녕군 창녕읍 술정리 121-4 일대)
- Performers
- 신성 · 채윤 · 지미희 · 윤미래 · 서가비 · 강보연 · 신정화 · 벨라미치예술단 · 백두한라예술단
- Organizer
- Changnyeong-gun (organized by the Bisabeol Cultural 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
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 2 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/16Fri★ Parade · Gala concertToday
- 10/17Sat★ Party night · BuskingToday
- 10/18Sun★ Closing drawToday
🔁 Daily · Markets · exhibitions · stream night lights · Kimchi class
2026 Bisabeol Cultural Festival Changnyeong: Schedule, Timetable, Wish Lanterns – Before Visiting Changnyeongcheon with Kids
Changnyeongcheon Stream glows
with lanterns every night this autumn 🏮
The 40th Bisabeol Cultural Festival
with the Upo Crested Ibis
(우포따오기와 함께하는 제40회 비사벌문화제)
runs from October 16 (Fri) to 18 (Sun)
along Changnyeongcheon Stream in Changnyeong-eup.
Now in its 40th year,
it is Changnyeong’s signature
arts and culture festival.
I’ve summarized Changnyeong-gun’s
press release (September 23)
and the poster timetable posted with it.
🎪 What Kind of Festival Is It?
Changnyeong-gun says it has prepared
programs that blend historical tradition
with contemporary arts and culture.
On day one, the Bobusang Market
(a traveling merchants’ market) opens,
and the Bisabeol Culture Parade,
with promotion teams from 14 towns and townships,
passes through downtown.
On the 17th and 18th, stage shows, markets
and busking keep going,
and the last day ends with
a prize draw and the closing ceremony.
📅 What’s On Each Day?
I’ve gathered the stage programs
from the poster timetable by date.
Unless another place is noted,
everything is on the Bisabeol Culture Plaza stage.
October 16 (Fri)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 13:30–15:00 | Bobusang Market opening ceremony (Bugok janggu drum team · saxophone) |
| 14:00–16:00 | 37th Changnyeong Sijochang recital (Changnyeong Cultural Center) |
| 15:30–16:30 | Bisabeol Culture Parade (King Jinheung’s procession route, around Changnyeong-eup) |
| 17:00–18:00 | Hyangto Giyangje local rite (old guesthouse in Manokjeong Park) |
| 18:30–21:00 | 40th anniversary ceremony & celebration concert (지미희 · 채윤 · 신성 · laser show, etc.) |
October 17 (Sat)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00–12:00 | Workers’ family talent show (preliminaries) |
| 13:00–15:00 | Youth talent showcase |
| 15:00–17:00 | Changnyeong Cultural Center club performances |
| 17:00–18:00 | Pyongyang-style arts performance (Baekdu Halla Art Troupe) |
| 18:00–21:00 | Evening party stage (윤미래 · 서가비, etc.) |
The evening stage on the 17th is called
”Mak-kkeullineun Party” (막~끌리는 파티).
October 18 (Sun)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 13:00–15:30 | Workers’ family talent show (finals) |
| 16:00–18:30 | Closing ceremony & prize draw (Bellamici Art Troupe · 강보연 · 신정화, etc.) |
The poster says to check the pamphlet
for the detailed schedule, and that times
may change depending on conditions on site.
🧺 What Markets and Activities Are There?
All three days, the Upo Crested Ibis Hanmaeum Market
and the Bobusang Market
open along Changnyeongcheon Stream.
The county says local produce booths
and a food market also run on the 17th and 18th.
Hands-on activities and exhibitions
are all around the
Suljeong-ri East Three-story Stone Pagoda.
| Program | When |
|---|---|
| Onion kimchi making | 16th 15:00 · 17th 11:00, 15:00 · 18th 11:00 (1 hour each) |
| Drawing contest | 16th 10:00–16:00 |
| Exhibitions (photography · calligraphy · bonsai · wildflowers · viewing stones · Korean tea · birds) | Daily from 10:00 (until 17:00 on the 18th) |
| Bobusang concert (saxophone · acoustic guitar busking) | 17th–18th from 10:00 |
| Youth busking | 17th 18:00–21:00 |
The Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Foundation
will also run a “Visiting Munhwa Nuri Market”
for all three days, according to
a news article (October 7).
It runs daily 13:00–21:00
with leather keyring and natural soap making,
and general visitors pay around 10,000 won per person.
The poster lists the market on the 18th
as ending at 17:00, so check
the final day’s hours on site.
🏮 Changnyeongcheon Wish Lanterns & Night Lights
Changnyeong-gun is lighting up
Changnyeongcheon Stream with various lights
from September 22 to October 18.
They stay on in the evenings during the festival.
Changnyeongcheon wish lantern hanging
takes applications until October 17 (Sat).
| Wish lanterns | Details |
|---|---|
| Application dates | From September 7 (Mon) to October 17 (Sat) |
| How to apply | QR code on the poster, or the festival office 055-532-0993 |
| Fee | From 10,000 won |
| Where | Changnyeongcheon Stream area (wish lantern section) |
🚗 Getting There & Parking
The festival takes place along
Changnyeongcheon Stream in Changnyeong-eup.
The stone pagoda, where activities
and exhibitions gather, is at
121-4 Suljeong-ri, Changnyeong-eup.
The culture parade at 15:30 on day one
passes through downtown Changnyeong-eup.
Parking lots, traffic control and shuttles
are not in the county press release or the poster.
Ask the festival office at 055-532-0993.
👨👩👧 If You’re Going with Kids
Activities kids can try that appear
in the timetable and the article include
onion kimchi making (1 hour per session),
the drawing contest on the 16th,
and leather keyring and natural soap making.
The poster says prize draw tickets
are handed out at sales booths inside the venue.
The draw is held at the closing ceremony on the 18th,
and the grand prize is an LG robot vacuum.
The ceremony and concert follow the same day at 18:30
To catch both, arrive in Changnyeong-eup
on the afternoon of the 16th (Fri)
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ Parking lots, traffic control & shuttles
□ The parade route
□ Admission information
□ Program changes in case of rain
These aren’t in the official information yet.
I’ll update this post once they’re announced.
For inquiries, contact the Bisabeol Cultural Festival office
at 055-532-0993, or Changnyeong-gun’s
Culture and Arts Division at 055-530-1463.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to watch the town parade with kids
✔ Families looking for activities like onion kimchi making
✔ Families who want an evening walk among the wish lanterns
From daytime markets and activities to evening stages,
this is a 40th-anniversary festival running three days along Changnyeongcheon Stream.
This article is based on official information, organized before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 우포따오기와 함께하는 제40회 비사벌문화제 개최 (포스터·일정표·소원등 안내 첨부) 창녕군(문화예술과) · 2026.9.23 · 관공서
- 경남문화예술진흥원, 창녕 비사벌 문화제서 '찾아가는 문화누리 장터' 운영 뉴스경남 · 2026.10.7 · 지역신문
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 2026-10-10. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)