Gwacheon Youth Festival

Plan your visit

Dates

Oct 3, 2026

Venue

Gwacheon Jungang Park

Address

Gyeonggi-do Gwacheon-si Library Road 36 (Byeolyang-dong)

Admission

Free

Organizer

Gwacheon-si Education Youth and Youth Policy Team / Diverse Corporation

Operating hours

13:00~22:00 (Korean original)

Program

1. Main Program - Superstar Contest 'Odyssey': A music performance program that provides a stage opportunity for all young people who dream of revealing themselves and taking on challenges. The performances of the selected participating teams will follow. - Gwacheon Youth Day Ceremony: An official event commemorating the youth activities of Gwacheon over the year, consisting of an opening declaration, congratulatory speeches from guests, awards for outstanding Gwacheon youth, and an opening performance. - Guest Artist Performance: An evening performance that immediately follows the ceremony. Numerous guest artists will take the stage to conclude the festival. - Romantic Busking Stage: A permanent performance stage operated separately from the main stage. Various busking teams, including brass bands, acoustic acts, and bubble shows, will perform in relay. 2. Subprograms - Clean Zone: (Exhibition Promotion Booth) An interactive booth where participants can meet the Gwacheon-si Youth Policy Department and related organizations in one place. (Youth Lounge) An experiential policy participation booth operated by Bihaengji-gu Youth Space and Gwacheon Youth Network. - Over-Immersion Zone: (Reward & Experience Program) An experience zone where visitors can create and participate hands-on. It features Bamto-ri caricatures, print tattoo shops, and a personalized beverage vending machine (fruit drinks/black raspberry). - Overcharging Zone: A pop-up zone that opens for one day, providing a space that is usually hard to access in Gwacheon. It operates a discharge inspection room, charging arcade, and energy fishing spot, offering an experiential program themed 'No Discharge Zone'. - Flea Market: A small market featuring young sellers. It sells handmade crafts and unique items. - Healing Zone: A resting area equipped with shade, bean bags, and tables. It is a space where visitors can freely relax during the festival. 3. Consumer Participation Program - Stamp Tour: A participation event where participants collect stamps by visiting designated booths in each zone of Jungang Park. Completing the stamps in the Overcharge Zone and Clean Zone gives a chance to win merchandise. - Merchandise Lottery Event: A reward event held for those who complete the Stamp Tour. Participants can spin the capsule lottery machine to win merchandise. - SNS Verification Campaign: An additional event for those who complete the Stamp Tour. Participants take a photo at the entrance arch of the event, tag the festival's official account, and upload their post with the designated hashtag to receive merchandise after verification at the operating booth. - Visitor Survey Event: Gifticons are provided through a lottery for visitors who participate in the festival satisfaction survey. 4. Other Information - Overeating Zone: Food trucks will operate selling various foods such as yakisoba, chicken skewers, crepes, and takoyaki. All booths aim for an eco-friendly festival by using reusable containers. - Nighttime Scenery Production: After sunset, string lights will illuminate specific spots in the park to create a beautiful atmosphere for the festival. - Operations and Convenience: To ensure that visitors can enjoy the event safely and comfortably, operational booths, an information desk, and a medical booth will be available at the venue.

Page updated Nov 4, 2026 (Korea Standard Time). Dates and availability can change; confirm with the organizer before travelling.