Sejong Hangeul Festival
Oct 11, 2026 · Sejong
The 2026 edition ran Oct 11, 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.
Overview
The Sejong Hangeul Festival is the only festival in Korea dedicated to Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. Held every year around Hangeul Day, it is Sejong City’s signature celebration of the Korean writing system. Launched in 2013, the festival honors the vision behind King Sejong’s creation of Hangeul. In 2025, it was renamed the Sejong Hangeul Festival from its former name, the Sejong Festival. The festival brings the beauty and creativity of Hangeul to life through performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs with a fresh, contemporary touch. Open to visitors of all ages and nationalities, it offers an easy and engaging way to experience the appeal of Hangeul and the spirit of King Sejong in the heart of the city. Blending traditional and contemporary arts and culture, the festival continues to grow as a distinctive cultural tourism event unique to Sejong City.
Why go
This is Korea's only festival dedicated entirely to Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, held annually around Hangeul Day and run by Sejong City as its signature cultural event. Since its 2013 launch (renamed from the Sejong Festival in 2025), it has combined performances, exhibitions, and hands-on programs exploring the writing system created under King Sejong. It's designed to be accessible to visitors of all ages and nationalities.
Getting there from Seoul
Sejong City has no KTX station of its own; the nearest major rail stop is Osong Station, from which local buses or taxis connect to central Sejong, including the Lake Park and Central Park venues. Alternatively, direct express or intercity buses run from Seoul's bus terminals to Sejong's BRT terminal, typically a 1.5–2 hour ride depending on traffic.
Tips
- Admission is free, but the festival runs for one day only (11 Oct 2026, 11:00–21:00), so plan your visit within that window.
- The event spans two connected venues, Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park — budget time to walk between them.
- Programs like the Hangeul Song Contest and Quiz Bowl are largely in Korean, but the Prince Chungnyeong Marionette Show and flash mob performances are enjoyable to watch even without fluency.
Best for: families, language learners, culture enthusiasts, day-trippers from Seoul.
Program
Sejong Hangeul Playground, Hangeul Song Contest, Hangeul Flash Mob, Hangeul Quiz Bowl, Prince Chungnyeong Marionette Show
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
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