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Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day 2026
- When
- Sun Oct 25, 2026, 2–10 PM
- Where
- Jamsu Bridge (잠수교) & Banpo Hangang Park, Seocho-gu
- Price
- Free to walk in; chicken table seats were booked in advance and the chicken is paid
- Subway
- Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, 9), exit 8-1, then walk to the river
On Sunday Oct 25, a 400m table goes up on the car-free Jamsu Bridge and 2,000 people eat fried chicken from 10 brands. It's the last day of the Jamsu Bridge walking festival before the bridge closes to cars on Oct 26. Booked seats, walk-in options, the yellow fountain and how to get there.
Jamsu Bridge under the Banpo fountain, in 2013 (not the event) · Photo: Photo and Share CC (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
The chicken table
- TABLEA 400m yellow table on the bridge road
Set up on the car-free Jamsu Bridge roadway, with about 1,000 seats at a time.
- 4 PM · 6 PMTwo sittings, 90 minutes each
1st sitting 4:00–5:30 PM, 2nd sitting 6:00–7:30 PM, 1,000 seats each (2,000 in total).
- BRANDS10 chicken brands
Gamachi Tongdak, Giyoungi Charcoal Chicken, Manseok Dakgangjeong (from Sokcho), Mom's Touch, Mexicana, Banpo Chicken, BBQ, Oneul Tongdak, Jadam Chicken and Puradak. Because cooking is limited in the park, some items arrive pre-made, so they may taste a little different from the shop.
- WRISTBANDFried or yangnyeom-colored wristbands
Guests get a wristband per sitting in colors that stand for fried and yangnyeom (sweet-spicy) chicken.
How booking works (closed Oct 21)
- 1Booked online, Oct 19–21
Seats were booked first come, first served through the festival's Naver booking link, up to 2 people per booking, choosing your brand and menu when booking. Booking closed Oct 21 at 5 PM; confirmation texts go out on Oct 22.
- 2Arrive 20 minutes early
Be there by 3:40 PM (1st sitting) or 5:40 PM (2nd). Late arrivals count as no-shows and lose the seat.
- 3Bring ID and the original text
Show your confirmation text and ID. Screenshots and proxies aren't accepted.
- 4Pay at the brand booth, then sit
Booths are at the south end of the bridge: pay on site, pick up your chicken and wristband, then go to your table.
Didn't book? What you can still do
- WALKWalk the car-free bridge, 2–10 PM
The festival is free to walk in. Cross the Han River on foot between Banpo and the north bank.
- SEEK-Chicken Belt map exhibition
Set up by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korean Food Promotion Institute: famous chicken spots and sights across Korea.
- EATThe festival's regular food and markets
The usual festival programs run too, including the Moonlight Diner (달빛식당), Moonlight Shop (달빛상점) and Seoro market (서로장터).
- AFTER DARKBanpo Bridge fountain in yellow
The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain on Banpo Bridge, right above Jamsu Bridge, runs in yellow for the day, the color of chicken batter. Show times weren't announced; the fountain doesn't run in strong wind or rain.
Why it's the last one
- OCT 26Cars banned from Jamsu Bridge
From Oct 26 the bridge closes to all car traffic as construction starts to turn it into a walking-only bridge.
- FALLThe last Sunday of the festival
The fall season of the Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival ran every Sunday from Sep 6, 2–10 PM. Chicken Day is its finale.
Getting there
- BESTExpress Bus Terminal Station, exit 8-1
Lines 3, 7 and 9. Walk straight down the side street by the Banpo 2-dong community center to the Sebitseom underpass (나들목) and into Banpo Hangang Park.
고속터미널역 8-1번 출구Google Maps - ALSOSinbanpo Station (Line 9), exit 2
Another way to the Sebitseom underpass and the park.
신반포역 2번 출구Google Maps - MEETJamsu Bridge, south end
The brand booths and the information booth are at the south (Banpo) end of the bridge.
잠수교 남단Google Maps - NOTEDon't drive
Seoul expects heavy traffic around the closed roads and the Banpo Hangang Park car parks, and asks visitors to take public transport.
Make it an evening (our route)
- 1Walk the bridge before sunset
Our tip: come around 4–5 PM to cross the bridge in daylight and catch the river sunset.
잠수교Google Maps - 2Sebitseom floating islands
Right next to the bridge on the Banpo side; their lights come on after dark.
세빛섬Google Maps - 3The yellow fountain
Watch Banpo Bridge's fountain from the riverbank in Banpo Hangang Park.
반포한강공원Google Maps
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYWhere is the chicken table?
chi-kin te-i-beul eo-di-ye-yo?
치킨 테이블 어디예요? - SAYI have a booking.
ye-yak haet-seo-yo
예약했어요 - SAYHalf fried, half yangnyeom, please.
ban-ban ju-se-yo
반반 주세요
Local tips
- Programs can change or be cancelled in bad weather; check the official festival site or Instagram before you go.
- Our tip: the river gets cold after sunset in late October, so bring a jacket.
- Our tip: booked guests need an ID that matches the booking; for visitors that usually means your passport.
FAQ
When is Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day 2026?
Sunday Oct 25, 2026, 2–10 PM on Jamsu Bridge, with chicken table sittings at 4 PM and 6 PM (90 minutes each).
Can I still book the chicken table?
No. Booking ran Oct 19–21 and closed Oct 21 at 5 PM; the bridge festival itself is free to walk in.
Is the chicken free?
No. Booked guests pay for their chicken at the brand booth on the day.
Why is it the last Jamsu Bridge festival day?
From Oct 26 the bridge closes to cars while construction turns it into a walking-only bridge.
Sources: Official festival site (Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival) · Herald Business (Oct 20, 2026) · Financial News (Oct 19, 2026) · Kizmom (Oct 19, 2026) · Newscj (Oct 19, 2026) · Seoul Mediahub: fall season (Sep 6–Oct 25, Sundays 2–10 PM)