| Dates | 2–10 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Varies by programme. Ichon Starlight Theatre 13:00–19:00 and stroller parade 14:00–17:00 on 9–10 May; Banpo yachts 14:00–22:00 and kayaks 14:00–19:30; Tubester boats weekdays 16:00–24:00, weekends and holidays 14:00–24:00; Hi Seoul Cruise and the spring-flower yacht trip closed on Mondays. |
| Weather | May average 24/14 °C (74/56 °F), 104 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Seoul station. |
| Venue | Banpo Hangang Park (Sebitseom) and other Han River parks서울특별시 서초구 신반포로11길 40 (반포한강공원) |
| Admission | Entry to the parks and free programmes: Free · Stroller parade, per team: ₩5,000 |
| Previous edition | 2025: 16–18 May 2025 |
| Next edition | 2027: May 2027 if the pattern holds (5–7 May 2023, 17–19 May 2024, 16–18 May 2025, 2–10 May 2026); nothing announced as of 18 October 2026. In 2026 the city announced the spring run on 22–23 April, together with the dates of the year's other runs. |
Program
- Sat 9–Sun 10 May 13:00–19:00, Ichon Hangang Park, lawn beside car park 3: Hangang Starlight Theatre (한강별빛소극장), a creative traditional-style play based on the children's song 'Sanjung hogeol horangnim', with an interactive exhibition, photo zones and pedal-powered seesaws; free, no booking
- 9–10 May 14:00–17:00, from the car park 3 lawn at Ichon Hangang Park along the Murunamu forest path: stroller parade 'Forest Friends' Great March' (유아차 퍼레이드), new in 2026, with strollers decorated as forest animals on a 1.2 km riverside route
- 2–10 May, closed Mondays, The River pier, Banpo Hangang Park: 'Spring flowers in the frame' yacht trip (프레임 속의 봄꽃 요팅) by Hyundai Yacht Club, sessions 15:00–16:00 and 16:00–17:00
- 2–10 May, Golden Blue Marina pier at Sebitseom, Banpo: yacht and kayak festival, yachts 14:00–22:00, kayaks 14:00–19:30
- 2–10 May, SebitseomTubester small boats (세빛섬 튜브스터 한강 힐링), weekdays 16:00–24:00, weekends and holidays 14:00–24:00, last departure 23:30
- 2–10 May, closed Mondays, Yeouido Seoul Cruise pier: Hi Seoul Cruise (하이서울크루즈) day and night sightseeing cruises; night cruises include a fireworks show on board
- Sat 9 May 17:00–19:20, east picnic area of Banpo Hangang Park: Hangang silent yoga (한강무소음요가) with headsets, run by the Korea Let's Yoga Association
- Fridays and Saturdays from 1 May, 19:00–20:40, Yeouido and Banpo: Hangang night-view tour on the 'Banpo moonlight' and 'Yeouido starlight' routes; free, up to 45 people per tour, adults 19 and over (minors with a guardian), by lottery at visit-hangang.seoul.kr; the leaflet gives 1–30 May, the city's article and news reports 1 May–6 June
- Other May events in the leaflet: Hangang College Song Festival, Sat 2 May 13:00–21:30, Jamwon Hangang Park multipurpose field (free); Seorae Island picnic concert, 8–10 May 14:00–20:00, Banpo; Reading Hangang Park outdoor library at Yeouido, Saturdays to 23 May plus 3 and 5 May, 13:00–20:00; Hangang Wellness Week, weekends 3 May–14 June 13:00–19:00, Yeouido Mulbit Stage (free)
- Also listedcar-free Jamsu Bridge festival, Sundays 3 May–14 June 13:00–21:00; Seoul Battleship festival for children, 5 May 11:00–18:00, Mangwon Hangang Park; Hangang Plapla Adventure, 1–5 May, Ttukseom; Sunset Stage at Gwangjingyo 8th Street, 2 May 18:00–19:30
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the parks and free programmes | Free | Starlight Theatre, night tours and most stage events are free |
| Stroller parade, per team | ₩5,000 | Booked on the Seoul public service reservation site or on site |
| Hangang silent yoga | ₩9,000 | Book at silentdisco.kr or on site |
| Spring-flower yacht trip | ₩60,000 | Includes a picnic box and photo cards; 20% off for Seoul residents; book at hdyachtclub.com or on site |
| Golden Blue Marina yacht | ₩20,000 | ₩20,000–31,000; weekday and weekend prices differ; Naver Booking or on site |
| Golden Blue Marina kayak | ₩12,500 | ₩12,500–30,000; weekday and weekend prices differ |
| Tubester boat, 6 seats | ₩25,000 | Naver Booking or on site |
| Tubester boat, 8 seats | ₩32,000 | |
| Hi Seoul Cruise, day, adult | ₩25,000 | Booked through Yanolja or on site |
| Hi Seoul Cruise, day, child | ₩17,000 | |
| Hi Seoul Cruise, night, adult | ₩55,000 | Includes the fireworks show on board |
| Hi Seoul Cruise, night, child | ₩43,000 |
Notes on the 2026 edition
Spring run (2026 한강페스티벌_봄), 9 days, 3 parks, 7 programmes by the city's count; leaflet slogan 'Spring is in full bloom on the Hangang again this year'. Announced on 22 April 2026 and aimed at Family Month. Later 2026 runs: summer 1–16 Aug, autumn 17–25 Oct, winter 19–27 Dec. No visitor figures were published.
About the festival
The spring run of the Hangang Festival is Seoul's city-run family festival in the Han River parks, held in early to mid May. The 2026 run was on 2–10 May in Ichon, Yeouido and Banpo Hangang Parks, with a free children's theatre and a stroller parade (₩5,000 per team) at Ichon on 9–10 May, and yacht, kayak, small-boat and cruise rides (₩12,500–60,000) from Banpo and Yeouido. The 2027 spring run is expected in May 2027; dates have not been announced. Entry and the shows are free; for Banpo, take Line 9 to Sinbanpo Station, Exit 1, and walk about 15 minutes.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Hangang Festival (Spring) page, which covers every edition.
Source
확인26.10.18
Facts checked
18 October 2026, against the sources listed below.
- 2026 edition source
- Seoul Metropolitan Government — 2026 spring festival leaflet (PDF): Ichon programmes and yogaofficial
- Seoul Metropolitan Government — 2026 spring festival leaflet (PDF): water programmesofficial
- Seoul Metropolitan Government — 2026 spring festival leaflet (PDF): other May eventsofficial
- Seoul Mediahub — spring 2026 run from 2 May (23 Apr 2026)municipal