Seongnam Tech Art Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026 · Gyeonggi
The 2026 edition ran Oct 23 – Oct 25, 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 '2026 Seongnam Tech Art Festival,' where technology, art, and citizens' daily lives meet in one place, will be held for three days from October 23 (Friday) to 25 (Sunday), centered around Pangyo Station Plaza and the Tancheon area, and spreading across various parts of Seongnam. Hosted by Seongnam City and organized by the Seongnam Cultural Foundation, this festival carries the slogan 'Making the City Run with Technology and Art,' starting in Pangyo, the center of Korea's high-tech industry, and expanding its stage to Tancheon and downtown Seongnam. The Seongnam Festival, now in its 4th year, is renamed the 'Seongnam Tech Art Festival' starting this year, relaunching as a convergence festival combining advanced technology, art, and games. A variety of events will take place, ranging from hands-on technology experience programs to media art and performances, as well as industry discourse and networking. The 2026 Seongnam Tech Art Festival will present programs that reflect the characteristics of each area, centered on three spaces connecting Pangyo, Tancheon, and the downtown area. At the 'Professional Zone' in Pangyo Station Plaza, conferences and technology showcases involving high-tech companies and experts will be held; at the 'Friendly Zone' in Tancheon, media art and hands-on programs for citizens will take place; and at the 'Dream Zone' centered around Seongnam Sports Complex, technology and culture programs for teenagers and families will continue.
Why go
This is the 2026 Seongnam Tech Art Festival (formerly the Seongnam Festival, now in its 4th year and rebranded), a three-day event blending technology, art, and games across Pangyo, the Tancheon riverside, and downtown Seongnam. Expect hands-on tech experience programs, media art installations, performances, and industry talks, with zones tailored to professionals, the general public, and teens/families.
Getting there from Seoul
Pangyo Station Plaza, the festival's main hub, is reached via Pangyo Station on the Sinbundang Line, roughly 20-30 minutes from Gangnam/Sinsa in southern Seoul. The Tancheon riverside area (Sasong Bridge to Hatap Bridge) and the Seongnam Sports Complex area are a further walk or short bus/taxi ride from Pangyo Station, so plan extra time to move between the three festival zones.
Tips
- The festival spans three separate zones (Pangyo Station Plaza, Tancheon riverside, Seongnam Sports Complex), so check the official program for a venue map before setting out.
- Dress for late-October outdoor weather, since much of the festival takes place along the riverside and in plaza spaces.
- Exact hours, fees, and program schedules aren't listed here, so confirm specific event times on the official Seongnam Cultural Foundation festival page before visiting.
Best for: tech enthusiasts, families, photographers, students.
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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