Baeknyeon Night Market “October 2026: WICKED”

About the festival

Eat, play, and collect, and the fun of enjoying the market comes around once more. The nationally recognized top night market of 2025, “Baeknyeon Night,” will be held at Baeknyeon Market in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, from October 30 to 31, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. With “WICKED” as its theme, capturing the spooky atmosphere of late October, the event transforms familiar market alleys into a quirky, cheerful playground for an autumn night. At the heart of Baeknyeon Night is the “Subaeki” system, which connects shopping and play at the market. Present a receipt for purchases of at least 3,000 KRW at Baeknyeon Market, or collect “Subaeki” by taking part in on-site missions and events and enjoying special themed interactive activities. You can exchange them for Baeknyeon Night merchandise, Baeknyeon Market gift certificates, a Baeknyeon Tavern makgeolli kit, digital Onnuri gift certificates, and more. Cocktails can be redeemed and enjoyed without a limit on the number of times. The experience of eating and drinking at the market and playing games in the alleys comes back to you as rewards, adding to the fun of exploring every corner of the market. The food also reflects the distinctive character of Baeknyeon Market. Enjoy a variety of snacks and side dishes from market stalls, food trucks, and mobile vendors, including “Baeknyeon Tavern” makgeolli created to capture the market’s spirit and signature drinks from the Baeknyeon Cocktail Bar. Move between the stage, where DJs and performers take the spotlight; the food lounge, where you can relax over a bite; the table zone, where you can gather with your group; and the Play Bunker, where you can join games, and enjoy the night your own way. The pleasure of choosing the music is also in visitors’ hands. “Baeknyeon Song Requests” is a program where visitors use an on-site QR code to request songs, which are then played throughout the market according to operating conditions and the playback queue. A song you choose fills the market alleys, as people at different tables enjoy the same music. At the DJ stage, music presented by professional festival DJs adds to the excitement. A night spent enjoying a delicious meal in the market alleys, exchanging “Subaeki” collected through shopping and play for goods and cocktails, listening to requested songs together, and meeting new people. Baeknyeon Night is a night market that visitors bring to life themselves, adding play, music, and connection to the warmth of a traditional market.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 3537267