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Hanseong Baekje Festival 2026 at Olympic Park

FESTIVAL · UPDATED OCT 16, 2026

When: Oct 23–25, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Where: 88 Lawn, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu
Price: Free entry · some crafts ₩5,000–10,000

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Songpa's biggest festival opens with 900 drones over the 88 Lawn at Olympic Park, and closes with K-pop and 30 geomungo players. Entry is free.

Olympic Park entrance · Photo: Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

The big moments

FRI OCT 237 PM · Welcome Drone Show (900 drones)
Opens the festival, followed by an opening concert with the Songpa orchestra, three tenors, Davichi and Loco.
SAT OCT 24Musical gala & residents' stage
A musical gala, then the Hanmaeum Eoulmadang stage from 4:50 to 8:20 PM.
SUN OCT 25Closing concert: Kep1er & Dynamic Duo
With a 30-player geomungo (Korean zither) ensemble and fusion gugak.

All three days

DAYTIMEAbout 20 hands-on programs
Baekje costume try-on, crafts and a kids' play zone.
FOODHanseong Baekje Market
Korean food and local specialty stalls from 17 groups.

Getting there

SUBWAYOlympic Park Station (Lines 5 & 9)
Walk into Olympic Park and follow signs to the 88 Lawn (88잔디마당). Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) is also close. Use the map button for the walking route.
서울 송파구 올림픽로 424 올림픽공원 88잔디마당Google Maps

How it works

1No ticket, no booking
Just walk in. A few craft activities charge ₩5,000–10,000 on site.
2Come early on Friday
The drone show starts at 7 PM; arrive before sunset to get a spot on the grass (our tip).
3Bring a mat and a layer
It's an open lawn and October nights get cool (our tip).

Make it a half day (our route)

AFTERNOONMongchontoseong earthen walls
Baekje-era fortress walls inside Olympic Park, the reason this festival exists.
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THENHanseong Baekje Museum
Also inside Olympic Park; good context before the festival.
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AFTERSeokchon Lake & Lotte World Tower
Nearby in Songpa if you want dinner with a skyline view.
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Say it in Korean (show this screen)

SAYWhere is the 88 Lawn?
pal-pal jan-di-ma-dang eo-di-ye-yo?
88잔디마당 어디예요?
SAYWhat time is the drone show?
deu-ron-syo myeot-si-ye-yo?
드론쇼 몇 시예요?
SAYIs this free?
i-geo mu-ryo-ye-yo?
이거 무료예요?

Local tips

Expect big crowds on Friday night and Sunday evening (our tip).
Programs may change with the weather. Songpa-gu inquiries: 02-2147-2800.

FAQ

When is the Hanseong Baekje Festival drone show?

Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 7 PM, with 900 drones over the 88 Lawn at Olympic Park.

Is the Hanseong Baekje Festival free?

Yes. Entry is free; a few craft activities cost ₩5,000–10,000.

When do Kep1er and Dynamic Duo perform?

At the closing concert on Sunday, Oct 25, 2026.

Which subway station is closest?

Olympic Park Station (Lines 5 and 9); Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) is also nearby.

Sources: Hankyung (Oct 12, 2026) · Newspim (Oct 12, 2026) · The Fact (Oct 12, 2026) · Ajunews (Oct 12, 2026) · Korea Tourism Organization listing

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