Seoul brings free music, film, crafts to local park this weekend

Seoul is hosting the 2026 Cheonho Park Fall Festival this weekend in Gangdong District, eastern Seoul, with two days of free concerts, family activities and an outdoor movie screening. The event runs from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. City officials say the festival is part of an effort to make neighborhood parks accessible culture hubs. All performances and hands-on activities are open to the public without advance registration.

The festival is being held at Cheonho Park, a neighborhood green space built on the site of a former factory in a densely populated residential area.

Saturday’s program includes youth hip-hop dance teams, classical guitar, a local residents’ singing contest, and performances by So Yu-mi and Jung Min-chan.

The lawn will host an open-air movie screening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Sunday’s lineup includes jazz, magic acts, and live sets by CHEEZE and Sweet Sorrow.

The municipal water brand’s Arisu Wow Car will give free bottled water, coffee, zero-sugar iced tea and herbal tea to attendees who bring reusable tumblers.

Published Sep 10, 2026 2:47 pm KST

Visitors enjoy a clear autumn day at a Han River park in Seoul, Sunday. Yonhap

Seoul is transforming a neighborhood green space into an autumn stage this weekend, hosting two days of free concerts, family activities and an outdoor movie screening.

The 2026 Cheonho Park Fall Festival runs from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Gangdong District, eastern Seoul. The event reflects a broader effort by municipal planners to decentralize culture, turning neighborhood parks into accessible hubs for leisure rather than relying solely on major venues along the Han River or in central Seoul. Cheonho Park, built on the site of a former factory in a densely populated residential zone, serves as a crucial green lung and gathering spot for the local community.

The lineup blends live music across multiple genres with interactive workshops for families.

Saturday’s schedule features youth hip-hop dance teams, classical guitar sets and a local residents’ singing contest, capped off by performances from singers So Yu-mi and Jung Min-chan. Around the park, visitors can plant potted flowers, design custom photo key rings and get face paintings. Snack stands will distribute complimentary popcorn and cotton candy.

On Saturday evening, the lawn turns into an open-air cinema for a film screening from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday shifts toward jazz, magic acts and live sets by indie pop artist CHEEZE and vocal group Sweet Sorrow. Creative booths will invite visitors to craft autumn wreaths, leave messages on a communal wish tree and apply temporary sticker tattoos.

In line with the city's eco-friendly park policies, the municipal water brand’s "Arisu Wow Car" will dispense free bottled water, coffee, zero-sugar iced tea and herbal tea to attendees who bring reusable tumblers.

All performances, screenings and hands-on activities are open to the public without advance registration.

"We hope people visiting Cheonho Park can enjoy the music, performances and activities while taking a moment to relax from their daily routines in the autumn breeze," said Park Chul-soo, director of the Dongbu Park and Leisure Center.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.

首尔将于本周末在东部的江东区举办2026年天湖公园秋季庆典，为期两天，届时将有免费音乐会、家庭活动和露天电影放映。活动时间为周六和周日下午2点至6点。首尔市政府官员表示，举办此次庆典旨在将社区公园打造成为便捷的文化中心。所有演出和互动活动均无需提前注册，欢迎公众参与。

音乐节在天湖公园举行，这是一个位于人口稠密的住宅区内，由原工厂改建而成的社区绿地。

周六的活动包括青少年嘻哈舞蹈队表演、古典吉他演奏、当地居民歌唱比赛，以及苏裕美和郑敏灿的表演。

周六晚上7:30-9:30，草坪将举办露天电影放映活动。

周日的演出阵容包括爵士乐、魔术表演，以及 CHEEZE 和 Sweet Sorrow 的现场演出。

市政自来水品牌 Arisu 的 Wow Car 将向自带可重复使用水杯的参与者​​免费提供瓶装水、咖啡、无糖冰茶和花草茶。

发布于2026年9月10日下午2:47（韩国标准时间）

周日，游客们在首尔汉江公园享受着晴朗的秋日。韩联社

本周末，首尔将把一处社区绿地改造成秋季舞台，举办为期两天的免费音乐会、家庭活动和露天电影放映。

2026年天湖公园秋季庆典将于本周六、周日下午2点至6点在首尔东部江东区举行。此次活动体现了市政规划者为分散文化活动而做出的更广泛努力，旨在将社区公园打造成为便捷的休闲中心，而非仅仅依赖汉江沿岸或首尔市中心的大型场所。天湖公园建于人口密集的住宅区内，原址是一座工厂，如今已成为当地社区重要的绿肺和聚会场所。

活动阵容融合了多种流派的现场音乐表演，并为家庭提供互动工作坊。

周六的活动安排包括青少年嘻哈舞蹈表演、古典吉他演奏和当地居民歌唱比赛，最后由歌手苏宥美和郑敏灿献唱。公园周围，游客可以种植盆栽花卉、设计定制照片钥匙扣和体验脸部彩绘。小吃摊将免费发放爆米花和棉花糖。

周六晚上，草坪将变成露天电影院，从晚上7:30到9:30放映电影。

周日活动将以爵士乐、魔术表演以及独立流行音乐人 CHEEZE 和人声组合 Sweet Sorrow 的现场演出为主。创意摊位将邀请游客制作秋季花环、在公共许愿树上留言以及贴临时纹身贴纸。

为响应该市环保公园政策，市政自来水品牌“Arisu Wow Car”将向自带可重复使用水杯的参与者​​免费提供瓶装水、咖啡、无糖冰茶和花草茶。

所有演出、放映和互动活动均无需提前注册即可向公众开放。

“我们希望到访天湖公园的人们能够在秋风中放松身心，享受音乐、表演和各种活动，暂时摆脱日常生活的烦恼，”东部公园休闲中心主任朴哲洙说道。

本文由生成式人工智能协助发布，并由《韩国时报》编辑。