Namsan will host two days of performances, cultural activities and hands-on experiences when the 2026 Seoul Tourism ON Festa takes place October 2 and 3.

Held around the Namsan Palgakjeong Pavilion, the free festival will combine traditional Korean culture with contemporary music and entertainment, offering activities for both local residents and international visitors.

The opening day on October 2 will focus on traditional Seoul, with performances at the Namsan Beacon Mound, lion dancing and the Namsan Rhythm Challenge. The evening program will combine gugak, classical music and popera before a K-pop performance by singer Min Kyung-hoon.

Programming on October 3 will include Korean folk music, samulnori, traditional magic and taekwondo, followed by K-pop dance performances and an audience dance class. A performance combining traditional Korean music and breakdancing will precede the festival’s closing performance by DickPunks.

Visitors can also take part in activities throughout the festival grounds. An interactive Korean naming station will help international visitors create their own Hangul names, while a K-game zone will combine traditional and modern games. Other attractions include a coloring wall featuring Seoul landmarks, photo zones and additional participatory events.

Korean- and English-language information will be available at the festival, along with QR codes providing tourism information for Namsan and other destinations around Seoul.

USAG Yongsan

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