What to check now

Role in the dayThe Namgang and Jinjuseong nightscape is the main destination, with afternoon orientation supporting rather than replacing the illuminated river route.

Lock it in whenThe current festival map, lantern period, selected river entrance, crowd exit, late transport, and optional paid experience terms are confirmed.

Keep it flexible whenKeep fireworks, bridge crossings, and secondary performances provisional until the operator publishes date-specific 2026 details and weather notices.

Role in the dayA compact City Hall and Jeong-dong culture stop that should support an existing central-Seoul route, not justify a fragile long transfer by itself.

Lock it in whenThe selected 11:00 or 14:00 performance, Monday rule, weather status, and exact Daehanmun meeting point are confirmed.

Keep it flexible whenKeep palace admission and the surrounding walk optional until weather, queue position, and the group's energy are clear after the ceremony.

Role in the dayA Busan evening add-on that works best when the visitor is already near Gwangalli, Millak, or Centum City.

Lock it in whenThe day's operator notice, seasonal showtime, viewing area, and return route all remain valid.

Keep it flexible whenDo not make a cross-city trip solely for the show while wind, rain, or a special schedule is unresolved.

Role in the dayThe festival is the main purpose of an Andong trip, with the station, downtown, and Mask Dance Park acting as the central cluster.

Lock it in whenThe selected performance venue, program fee or reservation, Andong arrival, final departure, and any Hahoe transfer are settled together.

Keep it flexible whenKeep secondary performances and food stops flexible until the final timetable and walking conditions are clear for the chosen date.

Role in the dayA flexible Seoul Forest and Seongsu stop, provided the visitor chooses the current garden zone before opening a map.

Lock it in whenThe correct location, current garden map, maintenance status, and usable weather window are confirmed.

Keep it flexible whenKeep the duration open during heat or rain and do not assume the October Maeheon program is already operating.

Role in the dayA Sindang or Dongdaemun-area indoor replacement for an outdoor plan, not a generic all-Seoul fallback.

Lock it in whenThe selected date is open, the gallery location is clear, last admission works, and inventory remains available.

Keep it flexible whenDo not depend on it for Monday or for an arrival close to the final entry time.