[What to Do This Weekend?] Enjoy a Free Musical on the Han River! ‘Dumopo Musical Festival’

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 ·  2026년 07월 03일

⚔️ Where 600 Years of History Meets Modern Musicals

The Han River Park in front of Oksoo Subway Station will be transformed into a spectacular outdoor musical theater.

Seongdong-gu, Seoul, will host the “2026 Dumopo Musical Festival,” the district’s flagship summer festival, starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the area around Oksu Interchange Han River Park.

Now in its 7th year, this festival reinterprets the story of “Dumopo” (the area around the Han River in present-day Oksu-dong)—a historic site where troops were dispatched to conquer Tsushima Island in the first year of King Sejong’s reign during the Joseon Dynasty—as a modern musical. This year, the festival has returned as aneven more comfortable and trendy leisure-oriented event, incorporating feedback from local residents.

📌 Festival Checklist

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 2:30 PM ~ (Main performance starts at 7:00 PM)
• Location: Area around Oksoo Interchange Han River Park, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Admission: Free for all seats (open to everyone)
• Side Events: Starting at 2:30 PM, five hands-on booths —including one for making traditional paper lanterns—will be open, along with an art market featuring crafts by local small business owners and food trucksoffering a variety of dishes.
• Eco-Friendly Tip: This festival is organized as an eco-friendly ESG event. If you bring your own reusable tumbler, you can get free coffee and other beverages at the “Arisu Wowka” booth on-site, so we recommend bringing one.

🧺 “Romance on a Picnic Blanket”: New Tips for Enjoying the Festival This Year

This year’s Dumopo Musical Festival has introduced new initiatives designed to enhance audience convenience and evoke emotional engagement.

• Smart Seat Reservation with No Waiting: No need to stand in line and wait impatiently. From 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM on the day of the festival, you can easily reserve seats in advance at one of the five kiosks set up on-site, allowing you to enjoy the performances at your leisure.
• New “Mood Picnic Zone”: Don’t worry if you weren’t able to reserve a seat. The “Mood Picnic Zone” will be open for families with children and young people looking to enjoy a romantic atmosphere—just spread out a blanket and watch the show freely. It’s the perfect place to relax and soak up the summer vibes of the Han River.

🌟 Lee Ji-hoon and Shin Young-sook Take the Stage! A Thrilling Gala Show with the Orchestra

The main performance, the highlight of the festival, kicks off in earnest at 7:00 p.m. The lineup for this performance —which anyone can enjoy for free without purchasing a ticket—is more spectacular than ever.

• Star-Studded Lineup: Top-tier Korean musical actor Lee Ji-hoon and Shin Young-sook, known for her unparalleled vocal range, have confirmed their appearances.
• Grand Stage Production: Against the backdrop of the beautiful Han River nightscape, the majestic melodies of a live orchestra will blend with the overwhelming vocal prowess of two actors, setting the entire Han River Park ablaze like a massive musical theater.

This is a special opportunity to enjoy the voices of South Korea’s top musical theater actors completely free of charge along the Han River, where a cool river breeze blows. It’s a great event to enjoy with children, so we recommend grabbing a picnic blanket and heading to Oksoo Station Han River Park this weekend without any hassle.