2026 Yeouido Fireworks Festival Prelude: Schedule, Times, and Best Viewing Spots

The 2026 Yeouido Fireworks Festival is set to take place over two days, commencing with a prelude on Friday, September 4th, followed by the main event on Saturday, September 5th, around Yeouido Hangang Park. This year's festival offers a richer experience with both a prelude and a main event, with the prelude providing a more relaxed atmosphere for visitors to enjoy participatory events and a drone light show.

The festival will span the area of Yeouido Hangang Park from Mapo Bridge to Hangang Railway Bridge. On September 4th, the prelude day, citizen participatory events and experience booths will run from 1 PM to 7 PM, followed by a prelude fireworks show and drone light show from 8 PM to 8:20 PM. On September 5th, the main event day, various citizen programs and busking performances will start at 1 PM, leading up to the main fireworks show featuring teams from the UK, USA, and Korea, lasting approximately 70 minutes from 8 PM.

Recommended viewing spots for the fireworks festival include the Yeouido Hangang Park Multi Plaza, the walking paths on the south and north ends of Mapo Bridge, and Ichon Hangang Park. For those seeking a less crowded experience, elevated viewpoints like Noryangjin Sanyuksin Park, the rooftop of Noryangjin Station parking tower, or the hills around Wonhyo-ro in Yongsan are also suggested. It is advisable to check the schedule and viewing spot information in advance to plan your festival experience.