Free Outdoor Film Screenings and Other Nighttime Events Set for Seoul's Hangang River in August 2026
A lineup of walking, music, yoga, fireworks-cruise, busking, watersports, and sculpture events is scheduled along the Hangang River throughout August 2026.
Clara Yun ·
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Photograph taken on 2025-03-24.
What this means for travelers
The Mangwon Hangang Park event originally scheduled for August 8 has been moved to August 15 due to extreme heat; travelers planning around that date should note the change.
Outdoor Film Screenings
Admission: Free
Location: Under Wonhyodaegyo Bridge
Dates: Saturdays on Aug. 8, 15, and 22
Hours: 8 PM–10 PM
Non-Competitive Walking Event
Location: Nogeumsu Plaza (Start/Finish)
Dates: Sat, Aug. 1, 4 PM – Sun, Aug. 2, 8 AM
Participants: approx. 8,000 participants, with approx. 1,000 departing every hour
Wireless-Headset Music Party
Location: Under Mapodaegyo Bridge
Dates: Saturdays on Aug. 1, 8, and 15
Hours: 7 PM–10 PM
Headset-Guided Yoga Session
Location: In front of Mulbit Stage
Date: Sun, Aug. 16
Hours: 6 PM–8 PM
Fireworks Cruise
Location: Aboard Seoul Cruise
Dates: Sat, Aug. 1; Fri, Aug. 7; and Sat, Aug. 15
Departure time: 7:30 PM
Live Busking Performances
Location: Under Wonhyodaegyo, Mapodaegyo, and Seogangdaegyo Bridges
Dates: Aug. 1–30
Hours: 12 PM–8 PM
Total performances: 37
Paddleboard Marathon (3 km and 6 km)
Location: Seoul Windsurfing Center ↔ Jamsil waters
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