2026 3rd Jemulpo Wave Market
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026 · Incheon
Overview
The 2026 Jemulpo Wave Market is an autumn picnic-style local market event held over two days, October 17 to 18, at Wave Hall in Sangsang Platform in Jemulpo-gu, Incheon. Operating hours are from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the event takes place in an indoor space. 56 local brand teams from the Incheon area take part, forming a market that sells lunch boxes and hot food, handmade beverages, seasonal agricultural produce, crafts, and fashion and culture goods. During the event period, magic performances, a bubble show, balloon art, and a polaroid photo program will be operated, along with hands-on experience programs such as fashion painting, hand cream making, leather bracelet making, keycap keyring making, marimo making, and slime making. Participatory play events such as treasure hunting, ring toss, dice games, cup stacking, and 10-second guessing games are also held. In addition, purchase-linked benefits are available, including market voucher discounts, purchase stamp coupons, Jemulpo-gu receipt verification, the Incheon e-ji stamp tour, and reusable bag giveaways. The event is hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City, organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization, and sponsored by Jemulpo-gu.
Why go
This two-day indoor market at Wave Hall in Sangsang Platform brings together 56 local Incheon brand teams selling lunch boxes and hot food, handmade beverages, seasonal produce, crafts, and fashion and lifestyle goods. Between browsing, there are magic and bubble shows, balloon art, a polaroid photo corner, and hands-on craft workshops like leather bracelets, hand cream, and slime making, plus simple games such as ring toss and cup stacking.
Getting there from Seoul
Take Seoul Subway Line 1 to its western terminus at Incheon Station, which takes roughly an hour from central Seoul. From there it's a short walk or taxi ride to the Wolmi-ro area where Sangsang Platform is located.
Tips
- The market runs indoors from 11:00 to 18:00 only, both days (17–18 October 2026), so plan around those hours.
- Bring a few purchase receipts if you want to try the Jemulpo-gu receipt verification or Incheon e-ji stamp tour benefits.
- A reusable bag is given away, so you won't need to bring your own for shopping there.
Best for: families, food lovers, craft shoppers, photographers.
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