The Seoul Street Arts Festival 2026 will bring two days of free performances, parades and interactive activities to Ttukseom Hangang Park and Seoul Forest on September 19 and 20.

This year’s festival features 20 works presented across 62 performances, including circus, contemporary dance, traditional Korean performing arts and productions from France, Lithuania, Chile, Slovenia and Brazil.

Among the highlights is a large-scale parade featuring an eight-meter-tall red giraffe puppet, along with circus performances incorporating tightrope walking, juggling and Chinese pole acrobatics. Several productions will move through the festival grounds with audiences rather than taking place on a traditional stage.

Visitors can explore the festival through four suggested “Artrekking” routes connecting Ttukseom Hangang Park and Seoul Forest. Six stamp locations will also be placed along the routes, with souvenirs available to visitors who collect at least four.

The festival will also feature a new public dance competition, with 16 teams competing in the finals, as well as a children’s EDM party on September 20, kite making, treasure hunts, traditional Chuseok games and other family activities.

All festival programs are free, although advance reservations are required for some activities.

USAG Yongsan

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