2026 Nowon Moonlight Walk: Dates, Lighting Hours, Location, Parking & Night-View Date Course

If you want to enjoy autumn-night lights and scenery in Seoul, here is an event worth checking out. The 2026 Nowon Moonlight Walkruns through November 8.

With the theme “New Moon, New Wishes,” this year's nighttime event fills the area around Danghyeoncheon in Nowon-gu, Seoul, with light sculptures and public art.

As of November 1, the event is underway, and anyone can visit without an admission fee or a reservation for general viewing.

Twenty-four teams of Korean artists are taking part, presenting around 30 light sculptures. You can enjoy a walk while viewing the artworks, making it a good choice for a nighttime date or a family outing with children.

The festival's main feature is an outdoor light sculpture exhibition stretching along Danghyeoncheon.

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The exhibition is organized around three messages: a prayer for life, peace and coexistence, and the hope for a better world.

Featured works include Jeon Young-il's “Selective Observation,” Park Hyun-jin's “My Friend,” and Kim Kyung-hee and Shin Kyung-ha's “Weaving Moonlight” among others.

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Each piece has its own colors and shapes, making it fun to compare them one by one. Light reflecting on the water and the cool autumn-night scenery add to the charm of the walk.

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Photography is allowed, but other pedestrians also use the path. When setting up a tripod or other equipment, take care not to block the way or inconvenience other visitors.

If you want to learn more about the background and meaning of the works, you can join the Moonlight Tour, a guided walkled by a guide.

The Moonlight Tour is an artwork-guided program offered separately from general self-guided viewing.

Advance registration is required and the number of participants is limited, so if you hope to join on the day of your visit, check availability ahead of time. You can freely view the light sculpture exhibition for free even without booking the tour.

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Performances and hands-on programs may vary by date, so it is a good idea to check separate announcements for remaining dates and whether they are taking place.

The exhibition is held along an approximately 1.3 km stretch of Danghyeoncheon in Nowon-gu, Seoul, from Danghyeon 1 Bridge to Yangji Bridge.

The site is convenient to reach by subway and is within walking distance of Junggye Station on Line 7 or Sanggye Station on Line 4.

For strollers or wheelchairs, the recommended route is to take the elevator at Exit 5 of Junggye Station, head toward Danghyeon 1 Bridge, and then use the ramp to the left of Homeplus.

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The event venue has no dedicated parking lot. Nearby roads and parking facilities may be busy, so taking the subway is more convenient if possible.

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If you plan to use a nearby private or public parking facility, check its operating hours and fees directly in advance.

If you are planning a November evening date, we recommend walking along Danghyeoncheon after sunset and viewing the light sculptures.

Junggye Station Exit 6 → Danghyeon 1 Bridge → View the Danghyeoncheon light sculptures → Take a break at Danghyeonmaru → Walk toward Yangji Bridge

The lights turn on at 5:30 p.m. If you arrive around sunset, you can watch the light sculptures come into sharper view as the surroundings grow dark.

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Danghyeonmaru is a good place to take a break during your walk. Public restrooms are near the Danghyeoncheon ground fountain and at Bulamsso Park.

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The exhibition generally goes ahead in the rain, but operations may change depending on weather conditions such as strong winds or heavy rain.

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If you are visiting with children, watch out for slippery paths around the stream and bring an extra layer for the chilly late-autumn evening.

The 2026 Nowon Moonlight Walk is a free nighttime public art festival running through Sunday, November 8.

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Its appeal lies in enjoying an autumn-night stroll while viewing light sculptures stretching about 1.3 km along Danghyeoncheon.

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It is worth adding to your plans if you are looking for a night-view date, a family outing, or a place to visit in Seoul on the weekend.

General viewing is available without a reservation, but the Moonlight Tour requires a separate application. The lights are on daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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There is no dedicated parking, so consider public transportation and plan your visit before the festival ends on November 8.

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