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Things to do in Seoul this weekend
- When
- Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 25, 2026
- Price
- Mostly free (Namsan needs a refundable deposit; BBQ meat is paid)
A 900-drone show at Olympic Park, a free music festival on Nodeul Island, a night picnic on Namsan, a market fair and the BBQ festival, by day.
Olympic Park, in 2022 · Photo: Woohyun Photos (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Day by day
- FRI 23 · 7 PM900-drone show opens the Hanseong Baekje Festival
Olympic Park, 88 Lawn (88잔디마당). The festival runs Oct 23–25; all performances and hands-on programs are free. Davichi and Loco play opening night; Kep1er and Dynamic Duo close it on Sunday.
올림픽공원 88잔디마당Google Maps - FRI 23 & SAT 24Namsan Campnic (Namsan Night Festival)
Baekbeom Plaza, 5–10 PM. String lights, tents and mats, live music and outdoor films. 100 teams a night, up to 4 people per team.
남산공원 백범광장Google Maps - SAT 24 · 12–9 PMSeoul Music Festival
Nodeul Island. Free, open seating and standing. Paul Kim, Kwon Jin-ah, OKDAL, Nerd Connection, Chudahye Chagis and Kim Chang-wan Band, plus busking, a karaoke booth and food zone.
서울 용산구 양녕로 445 (노들섬)Google Maps - SAT 24 & SUN 25 · 10 AM–9 PMSeoul Market Fair
Cheonggye Plaza. Seoul's traditional markets and neighborhood shops sell their best products, with hands-on events.
청계광장Google Maps - SAT 24 & SUN 25 · 12–9 PMSeoul Barbecue Festival
Nanji Camping Ground. Grill your own Korean beef and pork (you buy the meat on site; Self BBQ Zone is booked on Naver Booking). Full guide: seoulful.guide/bbq
난지캠핑장Google Maps
How to book Namsan Campnic
- 1Go to namsannightfestival.com
Booking opened Oct 12, 10 AM. Pick your night (Oct 23 or 24; more dates Oct 30–31 and Nov 6–7).
- 2Pay the ₩10,000 deposit per team
It's refunded in full when you show up.
- 3Also on Oct 23–24: Danpung night walk
4–9 PM from Yejang Park, ₩5,000 refundable deposit per person. Same website.
Getting there
- DRONESOlympic Park
Olympic Park Station (Line 5 & 9) or Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8). Our tip: get there before 7 PM on Friday.
올림픽공원역Google Maps - CONCERTNodeul Island
Nodeul Station (Line 9), then walk onto Hangang Bridge, or a bus to the island.
노들역Google Maps - MARKETCheonggye Plaza
Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) or City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2).
청계광장Google Maps
Make it a weekend (our route)
- FRIDrones at Olympic Park
Then dinner around Songridan-gil, a short ride away.
- SATMarket Fair by day, Nodeul by evening
Cheonggye Plaza in the late morning, then Nodeul Island for the evening headliners and the Han River sunset.
- SUNBBQ at Nanji
Grill by the river; take the shuttle from Digital Media City Station.
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYIs this free?
mu-ryo-ye-yo?
무료예요? - SAYWhat time does the drone show start?
deu-ron-syo myeot si-e si-jak-hae-yo?
드론쇼 몇 시에 시작해요? - SAYI have a reservation.
ye-yak haet-seo-yo
예약했어요
Local tips
- Our tip: bring a mat and a jacket. October nights on Namsan and Nodeul get cold.
- Outdoor programs can change with the weather; check the official sites the day before.
FAQ
What's on in Seoul Oct 23–25, 2026?
A 900-drone show at Olympic Park (Fri 7 PM), Namsan Campnic (Fri–Sat), the free Seoul Music Festival on Nodeul Island (Sat), the Seoul Market Fair at Cheonggye Plaza and the Seoul BBQ Festival at Nanji (Sat–Sun).
Is the Hanseong Baekje Festival drone show free?
Yes. All performances and programs of the festival are free; the welcome drone show starts at 7 PM on Oct 23.
Is the Seoul Music Festival 2026 free?
Yes. It's free open seating and standing on Nodeul Island, Oct 24, 12–9 PM.
How do I book Namsan Campnic?
Book on namsannightfestival.com with a ₩10,000 deposit per team, refunded when you attend.
Sources: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Oct 2026 events plan · Seoul Market Fair (Seoul Economy news) · Newspim (Oct 12, 2026): Hanseong Baekje Festival · Hankyung (Oct 12, 2026): Hanseong Baekje Festival · Seoul Media Hub: Namsan Night Festival · Seoul Music Festival listing