| Dates | 4–11 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 12:00–21:00 per KTO; night shows 19:00–21:00; Haenggung Yahwa also ran on 3 October |
| Weather | 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 and procession viewing: Free · Hwaseong Haenggung entry (needed for Haenggung Yahwa): ₩2,000 |
| Previous edition | 2025: 27 Sep – 4 Oct 2025 |
| Next edition | 2027: Late September to mid-October 2027, eight days with the royal procession on a weekend (2025: 27 Sep–4 Oct; 2026: 4–11 Oct). 2026 ticket sales opened 24 August and the full program was public by mid-September, so expect 2027 details in August–September 2027. |
Program
- 3 OctHaenggung Yahwa night performances 19:00/20:00/21:00 (pre-opening)
- 4 Oct (Sun)royal procession 13:00 Nosong pine road, 15:30 Hwaseong parade from the stadium, 17:00 Janganmun gate, 18:00 palace entry at Haenggung Square, 19:00–19:30 'Jeongjo Fantasy' finale; palanquin race 4–5 Oct
- 5–11 Oct'Seonyumong' water show 19:00–20:00 at Banghwasuryujeong/Yongyeon; 'Haenggung Yahwa' 19:00/20:00/21:00 in the palace
- 7, 9, 10 Oct'Suwon Fantasy: Yajo' 20:00–21:00 at the Yeonmudae special stage
- 9–11 Octcitizens' architecture project 'Hwahong' on Haenggung Square; 10–11 Oct 'Hwahong Itda' 11:00–19:00
- 10 OctByeolsinal exam reenactment 13:30 and 16:00; Yangnoyeon banquet 16:00 at Nangnamheon (pre-registration); 11 Oct Byeolsinal 11:00 and 13:30
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Festival grounds and procession viewing | Free | Seating for the procession finale only at Haenggung Square |
| Hwaseong Haenggung entry (needed for Haenggung Yahwa) | ₩2,000 | Charged in addition to the show |
| Seonyumong reserved seat | ₩5,000 | Advance booking; other viewing free |
| Yajo reserved seat | — | Paid seating sold from 24 Aug 2026; price shown only on the booking screen |
Notes on the 2026 edition
63rd edition, theme 'Saebit Hongmin'. KTO and the official overview list 4–11 October; the official schedule page also shows 3 October pre-opening shows.
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
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.
- 2026 edition source
- Official — 수원화성문화제 (shfestival.com) homeofficial
- Official — 63회 개요official
- Official — 일정별 프로그램official
- Official — 정조대왕 능행차 시간별 프로그램official