Autumn cultural festivals in Suwon

Suwon City is hosting a series of autumn cultural events and festivals throughout September and October 2026.

September programming includes the ‘Park Concert’ at the Suwon Outdoor Music Hall on September 11, featuring the Suwon City Symphony Orchestra, soprano Hong Hye-ran, tenor Choi Won-hee, the duo Davichi, and violinist Danny Koo. On September 12, the ‘Sathongpaldal Eoullim Hanmadang’ will take place at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, featuring trot singers such as Jin Seong and Kang Jin, alongside a drone art show involving 1,230 drones to commemorate the 230th anniversary of the construction of Suwon Hwaseong. The Suwon Jazz Festival is scheduled for September 18 and 19 at Gwanggyo Lake Park, featuring artists including Lee Eun-mi and jazz pianist Jeong Dong-hwan. Local traditional markets are also participating with night markets, such as the ‘Yeonmu Owl Street Night Market’ on September 11 and the ‘King’s Night Market’ at Nammun Market on September 19.

October events include the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival from October 4 to 11, which features the King Jeongjo Royal Procession on October 4. The Suwon Hwaseong Media Art exhibition will run until October 6, and nighttime programs like ‘Bambit Garden’ will be held at Ilwol and Yeongheung Arboretums on Fridays and Saturdays. Other scheduled festivities include the Suwon Chicken Street Festival (October 16–18) and the Gyeonggi Indie Music Festival (October 17–18). Additionally, the Suwon World Cup Stadium Management Foundation will host the free ‘2026 Autumn Moonlight Stadium’ concert on October 12, featuring Choi Yu-ree, Paul Kim, and 10CM.