Seoul Traditional Music Festival

The 2026 Seoul Gugak Festival is an open festival set against the backdrop of the Han River, the heart of Seoul, where any citizen can enjoy traditional Korean music up close. The Han River, the festival’s venue, is a representative urban space most closely connected to citizens' daily lives and an open cultural hub accessible to everyone without any burden. The diverse Gugak performances and citizen participation programs held here breathe new vitality into Seoul and offer special cultural experiences within everyday life. It is a place to encounter trendy and new Gugak that transcends the boundaries between tradition and the present. From performances by masters to participatory events where citizens mingle, and traditional experiences and one-day classes that awaken the five senses, a grand festival of Gugak unfolds for everyone across generations to enjoy.