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Yeouido Water Festival to turn Seoul’s Han River into giant summer playground
haps Magazine Korea
June 17, 2026
Yeouido Water Festival (Illustration by Seoul Metropolitan Government/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
A large-scale water festival will take place at Yeouido Hangang Park on June 20, bringing a full day of water activities, performances, and family-friendly entertainment to the Han River waterfront.
The 2026 Mulbit Stage Water Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mulbit Stage area, offering seven hours of activities designed to help visitors cool off during the summer season.
The event will feature a dedicated water play zone equipped with large swimming pools, water slides, water rollers, and fishing pools. Additional interactive activities, including water cannon battles, foam play areas, and water gun games, will be available throughout the day.
Organizers have designed the festival to accommodate visitors of all ages, with activity areas tailored to both children and adults.
Alongside the water attractions, a performance zone will host a variety of live entertainment. K-pop performance team HEXIA will present dance shows, random play dance sessions, and audience participation events, while DJ Somi will headline a water party combining EDM, popular music, and water effects.
The festival is part of Seoul’s efforts to expand hands-on cultural events along the Han River, combining recreation and live entertainment in a single waterfront venue.
Advance reservations are available online, although on-site registration will also be offered on the day of the event, subject to capacity.