Korea Festivals

Night of Light Show

Apr 25 – Oct 31, 2026 · Gangwon

The 2026 edition ran Apr 25 – Oct 31, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.

Night of Light Show
Night of Light Show. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October.

Why go

Night of Light Show at Ganhyeon Tourist Area combines Korea's largest media facade (12 beam projectors on a natural rock wall), seven large lasers, and a fountain that jets water up to 60 meters, all synced to music into one evening performance. It's a free, large-scale nighttime spectacle that runs weekly through the warmer half of the year.

Getting there from Seoul

Wonju is reachable from Seoul by ITX or KTX train, or by express bus from Seoul's intercity/express bus terminals. Since the venue is in Jijeong-myeon rather than central Wonju, plan for a further taxi or local bus connection from Wonju Station or the bus terminal to Ganhyeon Tourist Area.

Tips

  • Shows run only on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October, so check the day of the week before visiting
  • Admission is free, but arrive a bit before the 19:50 start to get a good spot near the plaza
  • It's an outdoor evening show, so bring a layer even in warmer months

Best for: families, photographers, budget travelers.

  • Night of Light Show
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Night of Light Show
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Night of Light Show
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

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