Seoul Street Arts Festival to turn Han River, Seoul Forest into open-air stages
Seoul Street Arts Festival 2026 will bring giant puppets, circus acts and other performances to Ttukseom Hangang Park and Seoul Forest this weekend, turning familiar walking and cycling routes into an open-air stage. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, with 20 works presented 62 times, including productions from France, Lithuania, Chile, Slovenia and Brazil. Organized by the Seoul Foundation…
The 2026 Seoul Street Arts Festival is set to transform the Han River, Seoul Forest into vibrant open-air stages, featuring a diverse range of performances. Running for two days, the event will present 20 works 62 times, showcasing productions from France, Lithuania, Chile, Slovenia, and Brazil. Organized by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, this festival takes performance art beyond traditional venues, inviting attendees to experience the art as they stroll along the Han River or navigate between Ttukseom and Seoul Forest.
The festival introduces an innovative program called Artrekking, which offers four suggested routes that combine performances and interactive activities, tailored for various demographics, including families. These routes can be traversed via foot, Ttareungi public bicycles, or Han River buses, with participants earning stamps at six designated locations to complete a festival postcard.
Among the highlights is a spectacular parade featuring an impressive eight-meter red giraffe puppet, alongside mesmerizing circus acts that incorporate Chinese pole, tightrope walking, and juggling.
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