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Seoul Summer Beach

000Jul 20, 2026

Seoul Summer Beach is one of Seoul's signature summer festivals, turning the heart of the city into a cool urban vacation spot. The 2026 edition will be held under the slogan "Wave Summer, Play Seoul" at Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park. Visitors can cool off in the Water Play Zone, which features pools, water slides, water buckets, and bounce pools. The Play Wave Zone offers a sand play area, shaded rest spaces, and a relaxed summer atmosphere for families, friends, travelers, and local residents. The festival will also include promotional programs, visitor events, a flea market, and food trucks, giving guests plenty to enjoy before or after the water activities. Dates: July 20 to August 9, 2026 Location: Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park, 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Admission: Free Organizers: Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization Inquiry: 02-6941-0645 Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seoulsummerbeach/ Source: Korea Tourism Organization, last updated June 26, 2026. Program details may change depending on on-site conditions, so please check the official channel before visiting.

Date: Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
Venue: Seoul / Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park
Address: 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Price: Free
Foreigner-friendly: 3/5

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Seoul Summer Beach is one of Seoul's signature summer festivals, turning the heart of the city into a cool urban vacation spot. The 2026 edition will be held under the slogan "Wave Summer, Play Seoul" at Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park. Visitors can cool off in the Water Play Zone, which features pools, water slides, water buckets, and bounce pools. The Play Wave Zone offers a sand play area, shaded rest spaces, and a relaxed summer atmosphere for families, friends, travelers, and local residents. The festival will also include promotional programs, visitor events, a flea market, and food trucks, giving guests plenty to enjoy before or after the water activities. Dates: July 20 to August 9, 2026 Location: Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park, 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Admission: Free Organizers: Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization Inquiry: 02-6941-0645 Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seoulsummerbeach/ Source: Korea Tourism Organization, last updated June 26, 2026. Program details may change depending on on-site conditions, so please check the official channel before visiting.

Information may change. Please check the official source before visiting.

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