Seoul's bridge festival returns for eight Sundays of autumn fun
For eight Sundays this fall, Seoul will trade traffic for food trucks, traditional performances and illuminated nights on Jamsugyo Bridge as its popular pedestrian festival returns. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that the 2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival will run every Sunday from Sept. 6 through Oct. 25, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jamsugyo Bridge and nearby Banpo Hangang…
For eight consecutive Sundays this autumn, Seoul will transform Jamsugyo Bridge into a pedestrian festival, swapping traffic for food trucks, traditional performances, and illuminated nights. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday that the 2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival will take place every Sunday from September 6 through October 25, running from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival, which has attracted approximately 6.47 million visitors since its inception in 2022, saw 1.17 million attendees during the first half of 2026.
The inaugural week of September will emphasize play and participation, commencing with an interactive water gun battle accommodating up to 800 participants across two sessions. Subsequent days will feature performances and activities organized by university clubs, a sports day offering games like tug of war, and traditional cultural performances from Korea, Argentina, Bulgaria, Russia, Panama, and Kazakhstan on September 27.
October will shift the focus towards food, art, and relaxation. On October 4, more than 100 food trucks will line the bridge serving international cuisine. On October 11, a media art installation combining light and sound will conclude the festival series.
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