Incheon Michuhol-gu Hosts Sixth Subongsan Festival at Subong Park
The sixth annual Subongsan Festival will take place from October 17 to October 18 at the Subong Park artificial waterfall area in Incheon’s Michuhol-gu district, according to reports from yna.co.kr and srn.kr. Incheon Michuhol-gu, led by District Mayor Kim Jung-sik, scheduled the two-day event to run from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first day and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the closing day. Both outlets report that the community event features stage performances, hands-on craft booths, an art flea market, and food zones designed to showcase local natural and cultural arts.
Schedule and Featured Musical Performances
Live music anchors the festival schedule across both afternoons and evenings. Daily stage programming kicks off at 3 p.m. with local artists and university club acts performing for visitors, as detailed by yna.co.kr.
The opening celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. on October 17 with a K-OST emotional concert headlined by singer Ailee. The festival concludes on October 18 with a “Time Machine Concert” starting at 6 p.m., featuring veteran singers Byeon Jin-sub and Kim Hyun-jung performing nostalgic hits, according to srn.kr.
Outdoor Cinema and Family Activities
Beyond the main stages, the grounds offer multiple interactive zones and a running film screening program. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, visitors can participate in ballpoint pen decoration, canvas making, and agricultural experience booths. An art flea market displays works by regional artists, while street performance troupes featuring stilt walkers and cosplayers circulate through the park.
As part of the auxiliary events, an outdoor cinema program titled “Forest Movie Theater” opens at 1:30 p.m. on October 17 at the Subong Park water play area, screening the films The Intern and Exit back-to-back. Food trucks and cafes operate inside the artificial waterfall food zone throughout the event.
Community Engagement and Event Details
District officials designed the festival to connect residents with local artists through park landscapes and cultural programs, encouraging families and neighbors to gather for autumn activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Subongsan Festival
When and where is the sixth Subongsan Festival taking place?
The festival runs from October 17 to October 18 around the Subong Park artificial waterfall area in Incheon’s Michuhol-gu district. Daily activities begin at 2 p.m., with closing times set for 8:30 p.m. on the first day and 8 p.m. on the second day.
Which headlining singers are performing at the concerts?
Singer Ailee performs during the K-OST emotional concert opening the event at 6:30 p.m. on October 17. Singers Byeon Jin-sub and Kim Hyun-jung headline the closing Time Machine Concert at 6 p.m. on October 18.
What films are scheduled for the Forest Movie Theater screening?
The outdoor cinema program screens the feature films The Intern and Exit starting at 1:30 p.m. on October 17 at the Subong Park water play area.
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