| Dates | 27 Sep – 4 Oct 2025 |
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| Weather | September average 26/17 °C (80/63 °F), 134 mm of rain October average 20/9 °C (69/49 °F), 54 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Suwon station. |
| Venue | Haenggung Square and Hwaseong Haenggung, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress경기도 수원시 팔달구 정조로 825 (남창동) 행궁광장 |
| Admission | Festival grounds: Free |
| Previous edition | 2024: 4–6 Oct 2024 |
| Next edition | 2026: 4–11 Oct 2026 |
Program
- 27 Sepopening bell at Yeomingak 17:00; media-art opening at Hwaseomun 19:30
- 28 Seproyal procession 'Donghaeng Dongnak' run simultaneously in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Suwon and Hwaseong; Suwon leg 6.8 km from Nosong (11:30) via the stadium (15:30) and Janganmun to Haenggung Square; palanquin race final 13:30
- 30 Sep 18:00'Suwon Art Bulchwimugwi' performance by local artists
- 3 OctByeolsinal exam reenactment, three sessions; 4 Oct: Yangnoyeon banquet at Nangnamheon and 'Yajo' at Yeonmudae
- Seven programs for foreign visitors including a hanbok photo session, Korean liquor class, palace tea room and hanok playground
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Festival grounds | Free |
Notes on the 2025 edition
62nd edition.
About the festival
The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제) is Suwon's autumn festival inside the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, south of Seoul on subway Line 1. The 63rd edition ran 4–11 October 2026, opening with the King Jeongjo royal procession reenactment on 4 October. Festival grounds are free; some night shows need a ₩2,000 palace ticket or a ₩5,000 reserved seat. Go for the performances staged against the fortress walls at night.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
확인26.10.16
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.
- 2025 edition source
- Official — 수원화성문화제 (shfestival.com) homeofficial
- Official — 63회 개요official
- Official — 일정별 프로그램official
- Official — 정조대왕 능행차 시간별 프로그램official