Jeongdong Culture Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026 · Seoul
Overview
Jeongdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival aims to promote the attractions within the area through various events and exhibitions.
Why go
This festival brings an autumn atmosphere to Jeongdong-gil, the historic street along the Deoksugung Stone Wall in central Seoul. Organized by the Kyunghyang Newspaper, it uses exhibitions and events to highlight the charm of the Jeongdong neighborhood, and evening hours mean visitors can enjoy the stone wall path lit up after dark.
Getting there from Seoul
Jeongdong is in Jung-gu, right next to Deoksugung Palace and Seoul City Hall, so it's reachable within central Seoul without any intercity travel. The easiest approach is by subway to City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2), followed by a short walk to the Deoksugung Stone Wall Road area; Seodaemun Station (Line 5) is another nearby option.
Tips
- Visit between 17:00 and 22:00, as that's when the festival runs each day.
- Entry is free, so no advance tickets are needed.
- Since it's an evening event along a stone wall path, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a layer for the cool autumn evening.
Best for: couples, photographers, history lovers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site