Korea Festivals

Yangjae Art Salon

Oct 2 – Oct 25, 2026 · Happening now · Seoul

Yangjae Art Salon
Yangjae Art Salon. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

This is a multicultural arts festival where visitors can fully enjoy the changing seasons against the backdrop of nature along the Yangjae Stream. Each week unfolds with a new theme of performances, markets, and hands-on programs, offering visitors a rich variety of cultural experiences. At the waterside stage, the 'Sunset Stage,' various genres of busking and special performances take place, while the 'Yangjae Atelier' on Yangjaecheon-gil runs a distinctive handcraft market and art experience activities. At the lawn square's 'Healing Lounge,' special programs, photo zones, and other cultural content come together to offer the pleasure of lingering, and at 'Bridge Dining,' set up beneath Yeongdong 1 Bridge, visitors can enjoy a variety of food along with food trucks. Yangjae Art Salon offers a special experience where small business owners, local residents, and visitors come together to enjoy art and relaxation amid nature.

Why go

Yangjae Art Salon turns the Yangjaecheon (Yangjae Stream) waterside path in Seocho-gu into a rotating outdoor arts festival, with a new theme of performances, markets, and hands-on programs each week. Highlights include busking and special shows at the Sunset Stage, a handcraft market and art activities at Yangjae Atelier, a lawn-square Healing Lounge with photo zones, and food trucks under Yeongdong 1 Bridge at Bridge Dining.

Getting there from Seoul

The festival site is within Seoul itself, along Yangjaecheon-gil near Yeongdong 1 Bridge in Seocho-gu. The easiest approach is by subway to Yangjae Station (Line 3 / Shinbundang Line) or Dogok Station (Line 3), then a short walk or taxi ride down to the stream-side path. A taxi directly to the Yangjaecheon waterside area is also simple and inexpensive from most parts of central Seoul.

Tips

  • Programs change weekly by theme, so check which week's lineup you're visiting before planning your trip
  • Arrive near sunset for the busking and special performances at the Sunset Stage
  • Bring cash or a card for the handcraft market and food trucks, and wear comfortable shoes for the stream-side walking path

Best for: families, photographers, foodies, couples.

  • Yangjae Art Salon
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Yangjae Art Salon
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Yangjae Art Salon
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Yangjae Art Salon
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

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