If you’re looking for an autumn weekend outing in Seoul, the car-free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival (officially the Jamsugyo “Ttubeok Ttubeok” Walk Walk Festival) is worth adding to your plans. You walk across Jamsugyo Bridge — normally full of cars — enjoying the Han River, performances, hands-on activities and food all in one place.
Autumn 2026 is also the last season to experience the “car-free Jamsugyo festival” in its current form, ahead of the bridge becoming fully pedestrian in the second half of 2027. As of October 6, there are three dates left: October 11, 18 and 25.
1. Jamsugyo Bridge Festival Basics
The autumn 2026 Jamsugyo Bridge Festival runs every Sunday from September 6 to October 25.
Hours are 14:00–22:00 at Jamsugyo Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park. The festival stretches along about 1.1 km from the north end of the bridge to Moonlight Square at the south end.
Admission is free, but food truck dishes, handmade goods and some workshop activities cost extra. You don’t need to book for a general visit, but special programs and some rest areas require advance reservations.
- Dates: every Sunday, September 6 – October 25, 2026
- Hours: 14:00–22:00
- Venue: Jamsugyo Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park
- Admission: free
- Road closure: every Sunday 12:00–24:00
- Some programs require advance booking
The festival has become one of Seoul’s signature Han River events, with a cumulative 6.47 million visitors.
2. October 11, 18 or 25: Which One?
This is the key question right now.
Sunday, October 11
Moonlight Jamsugyo Media Art, 19:00–22:00
With kids, this is the date I’d look at first among the three remaining.
It’s a media art show combining light and music, projected onto the underside of Banpo Bridge above Jamsugyo and its structures. No reservation is needed.
Explore the festival during the day, then stay into the evening for the media art and Han River night views.
Sunday, October 18
Jamsugyo Refresh Day, 17:00–20:00
Sunset yoga, stretching and meditation programs.
This suits families who want to slowly enjoy an autumn evening on the Han River with older kids rather than a play-focused day. It requires advance registration, so check availability on the official website before you go.
Sunday, October 25
Season Finale
Details of the final-day special program haven’t been officially confirmed yet.
Some sources have posted recruitment notices for separate programs, but Seoul’s official event page asks people not to spread information that hasn’t been confirmed. For now, the only confirmed information is “a season finale special program, with details to be announced.”
3. With Kids, Check Out the Playground First
What makes the Jamsugyo Bridge Festival great for families is that it’s more than just a walk across a bridge.
The permanent Moonlight Playground & Canvas features the 5.2-meter “Ttuttu Bounce,” a giant claw game called “Flying Catcher,” traffic-cone bowling and a “cone canvas” where kids draw right on the road.
Flying Catcher requires advance booking. If your child loves this kind of thing, check registration ahead of time rather than hunting for programs once you arrive.
Around the Moonlight Shop area, there are also workshops such as suncatcher making and squishy toy crafting.
With elementary schoolers, a route like playground → craft workshop → food → walk across Jamsugyo → night views is much more fun than walking alone.
4. The Real Reason to Go: Seeing the Han River From the Road
What’s most special about the Jamsugyo Bridge Festival isn’t the performances — it’s the place.
The roughly 1.1 km stretch of Jamsugyo usually used by cars becomes a pedestrian space. You walk close to the water feeling the river breeze, and the structures under Banpo Bridge become part of the festival.
Food, performances and a market line the bridge.
Permanent programs include about 30 food trucks selling dishes from around the world, 35 handmade shops, a local farmers’ market and performances by Seoul street artists.
With kids, linger where there are activities rather than rushing the full length and back.
Allow around 2 hours for a quick look, or 3–4 hours if you’re adding activities, dinner, night views and the fountain.
5. Stay for the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
The Jamsugyo Bridge Festival takes on a different mood as the sun starts to set.
The Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is scheduled to run for 20 minutes per show at 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00 in October. It may be cancelled due to strong wind, rain or Han River water conditions.
With kids, arriving around 4–5 p.m., checking out the playground and market, having dinner and then catching the fountain around 7:30 p.m. is an easy plan.
On October 11 in particular, the media art starts at 7 p.m., making it a great pairing with the night views.
6. Parking Is Possible, but Take the Subway This Time
Banpo Hangang Park has an official parking lot.
Per the official guide, it’s open 06:00–24:00; parking costs 1,000 KRW for the first 30 minutes, then 200 KRW per 10 minutes, up to 10,000 KRW per day.
The problem is festival days.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government says the lot gets very crowded on event days and recommends public transport. On top of that, the entire bridge is closed to cars every Sunday from noon to midnight.
By public transport, it’s about a 15-minute walk from Express Bus Terminal Station exits 8-1 and 8-2 or the GOTO Mall G1 exit, or about 15 minutes from Sinbanpo Station exit 1.
Unless you have a specific reason to drive with little ones, the subway is definitely easier on festival days.
7. Nearby Spots While You’re There
There are places around Jamsugyo you can walk to without moving the car.
First, the Sebitseom (Some Sevit floating islands) area. It’s directly connected to the south end of Jamsugyo, making it an easy walk before or after the festival. The lights come on after sunset, so you can keep going into the evening.
Second, Seoraeseom and Banpo islands. You can reach them along the trails within Banpo Hangang Park, and they’re nice when you want a quieter walk away from the busy festival area. The park connects Seoraeseom with walking paths and bike lanes.
With kids, don’t overdo it — Jamsugyo festival → Sebitseom → Seoraeseom or the rainbow fountain is plenty.
Who Should Go to the Jamsugyo Bridge Festival?
It’s a great option if you want an autumn outdoor day with kids in Seoul without paying admission.
Its strength is that it’s not a one-ride festival — walking, activities, performances, food and Han River night views all come together in one route.
Of the remaining dates, I recommend October 11 (media art day) with kids. For a more relaxed vibe, try October 18; if you want the closing-festival atmosphere, decide on October 25 after the program is announced.
And if you want to avoid parking stress, choose the subway over your car this time.
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Schedules and prices can change, so check the Seoul Hangang Park official website before you go.