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Seven riverside parks, one festival The Hangang Festival returns for its autumn season from October 17 to 25, 2026, spread across the river itself and seven Hangang parks — Jamwon, Gangseo, Ttukseom, Banpo, Yeouido, Nanji and Gwangnaru. The Seoul city theme for this edition translates roughly as "look after both body and mind", and the programme is built around moving: training sessions, food, outdoor music and nature classes along the water. What is on, and when #O.Un.Han (rhythm training, Pound Fit, sliding board) — Oct 17–18, Jamwon Hangang Park · advance booking required Hangang Han-kki (a meal by the river) — Oct 17–18, Jamwon Hangang Park · advance booking required ON Stage: When Stars Rise Over the Hangang — Oct 17–18, Jamwon Hangang Park · free, no booking, open to anyone on site Hangang Forest Adventure — Oct 24–25, Gangseo Hangang Park The Road Chef Hangang — Oct 23–25, Ttukseom Hangang Park (pool area) Hangang Silent Yoga — Oct 17 and Oct 25, Jamwon and Banpo Hangang Parks Hangang Autumn Ecology Class — Oct 17–25, Nanji, Yeouido, Gangseo and Gwangnaru Practical Bookings and programme details are on the official festival site: seoul.go.kr/festa/hangang. Some programmes need advance reservation and may fill up; ON Stage is free to watch on the spot, so there is always something you can simply walk into. Fees for the individual booked programmes are not stated in the city announcement — check the official site before you go. The parks are large and spread along both banks, so pick one park and stay there rather than trying to cross between them in a day.