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Namsan Night Festival 2026
- When
- Fri & Sat, Oct 23 – Nov 14, 2026
- Where
- Namsan Park (Baekbeom Square, Yejang Park, Palgakjeong)
- Price
- Free · refundable deposit when you book
- Book
- Naver Booking via namsannightfestival.com
Every Friday and Saturday this fall, Namsan turns into a night picnic with live music and movies, a guided foliage walk and a silent DJ party. Dates, booking and how to get there.
Palgakjeong & N Seoul Tower (file photo) · Photo: lumoplank (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
Namsan Campnic
- DATESOct 23–24 · Oct 30–31 · Nov 6–7
Fridays and Saturdays, 5–10 PM. Check-in desk opens at 4 PM.
- WHEREBaekbeom Square, Namsan Park
Choose a camping (tent) zone or a picnic-mat zone when you book. About 100 teams a night, up to 4 people per team.
서울 중구 회현동1가 100-115 남산공원 백범광장Google Maps - LINEUP5:00 Namsan Sunset FM · 6:30 Moonlight Live · 8:30 Starlight Cinema
A radio-style show, live music, then an outdoor movie. Start times can change; check the official site before you go.
- RENTCampnic package
1 camping table, 4 chairs, 1 lantern and 2 blankets. You can bring your own things, but not tents, tarps or picnic mats.
- FOODOutside food and delivery are allowed
Riders can't enter the area: choose the festival's Delivery Pickup Zone as your address and collect it yourself. No open-flame heaters or cooking.
Autumn Foliage Night Walk
- DATESOct 23–24 · Nov 6–7, 4–9 PM
Groups leave at staggered times from Namsan Yejang Park. Check in at the registration desk before your start time.
서울 중구 주자동 5-22 남산예장공원Google Maps - OCT 23–24Course 1 · 3.8 km · about 1 hr 30 min
Yejang Park → North Ringway → Jangchung Gymnasium → Namsan Sky Forest Trail (barrier-free) → Namsan Library entrance.
- NOV 6–7Course 2 · 4.2 km · about 2 hr
Ends at Namsangol Hanok Village. The Northern Forest Trail part has a long downhill staircase, hard on the knees.
- PERKSGlow props, busking along the route, finisher gift
Per the Seoul city announcement. About 700 walkers a day.
- RULEArrive after 6 PM = no-show
Late arrivals can't walk and lose the deposit. Start and finish are in different places, so plan your way home.
Palgak Club (silent disco)
- NOV 14Session 1: 5:30–7 PM · Session 2: 7:30–9 PM
A silent DJ set with headphones, with the Seoul skyline below.
서울 중구 예장동 8-1 남산 팔각정Google Maps - BOOKOpens Mon Nov 2, 10 AM
₩5,000 deposit per person, refunded after you attend.
How to book
- 1Go to namsannightfestival.com (there's an English page)
Tap 'Apply in Advance'. Booking runs on Naver Booking, so you need a Naver account.
- 2Pay the deposit
Campnic ₩10,000 per team · Night Walk ₩5,000 per person · Palgak Club ₩5,000 per person.
- 3Check in on the day
Show your reservation at the desk. Deposits are refunded after the event week (e.g. Oct 23–24 bookings: Oct 26–31).
- SOLD OUT?Campnic is fully booked (Oct 14 notice)
Cancelled spots reappear on Naver Booking in real time, first come first served. On-site registration only if spaces remain.
- CANCEL7+ days before: full refund
3–6 days before: 10% kept · 1–2 days before: 30% kept · after the date: no refund.
Getting there
- CAMPNICHoehyeon Station (Line 4), Exit 4
About 10–15 minutes' walk uphill to Baekbeom Square.
회현역 4번 출구Google Maps - WALKMyeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 1
About 5 minutes' walk to Namsan Yejang Park.
명동역 1번 출구Google Maps - DON'TDrive
No parking passes and parking fees aren't covered. Public transport is recommended.
Make it a half day (our route)
- BEFOREMyeongdong
Street food and shopping, right at the foot of Namsan.
- THENNight walk or Campnic
Start at Yejang Park or Baekbeom Square.
- AFTERNamsangol Hanok Village
Course 2 of the night walk ends here (Nov 6–7).
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYI have a reservation.
ye-yak-haet-sseo-yo
예약했어요 - SAYWhere is check-in?
che-keu-in eo-di-seo hae-yo?
체크인 어디서 해요? - SAYWhere is the delivery pickup zone?
bae-dal pi-keop-jon-i eo-di-ye-yo?
배달 픽업존이 어디예요?
Local tips
- Our tip: check Naver Booking for Campnic cancellations in the days before each weekend.
- Wear non-slip sneakers for the walk; stairs get slippery with fallen leaves.
- Food delivery: the Ddangyo app gives ₩3,000 off orders of ₩25,000+ for the festival (official site).
- Contact: 070-5226-0759 (10 AM–6 PM KST) · namsannightfestival@gmail.com
FAQ
When is the Namsan Night Festival 2026?
Fridays and Saturdays from Oct 23 to Nov 14, 2026, at Namsan Park in Seoul.
Is the Namsan Night Festival free?
Yes. You pay a small deposit when you book (₩10,000 per Campnic team, ₩5,000 per person for the walk or Palgak Club), refunded after you attend.
How do I book Namsan Campnic?
Through Naver Booking, linked from namsannightfestival.com. It was fully booked as of Oct 14, but cancelled spots reappear in real time.
What is Palgak Club?
A silent-disco DJ party at Palgakjeong Pavilion near N Seoul Tower on Nov 14; booking opens Nov 2 at 10 AM.
Sources: Seoul Media Hub · Official site (English) · Official notice: Campnic fully booked (Oct 14) · K-Trip Tips