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The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, held annually around Yeouido Hangang Park, is a massive event drawing over a million people. While the fireworks display is spectacular, attendees anticipate potential issues such as communication outages, traffic congestion, and difficulties returning home due to the large crowds, making advance preparation and strategic viewing plans crucial.
The main event of the fireworks festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, at Yeouido Hangang Park, with the fireworks show expected to run from 7:20 PM to 8:30 PM. Beyond Yeouido, alternative viewing spots include the Namsan Seoul Tower area and the 63 Building rooftop. The 63 Building rooftop, now open to the public as '63 Sky Picnic' since June 2026, may operate under special event or private rental conditions on the day of the festival, requiring prior confirmation.
Bloggers suggest alternative viewing locations like the Namsan Tower area or other hidden spots to avoid the Yeouido crowds, and share practical tips for a quick exit after the event, such as using public transportation and taking advantage of crowd dispersal times. They also emphasize arriving at least 3-4 hours early for comfortable viewing, bringing essentials like picnic mats, snacks, and power banks, and recommend checking Seoul City's traffic control announcements for public transport guidance.
