Pocheon Youth Festival brings outdoor films, hands-on activities, local food and live music to Taebong Park and Dureondureon Soheul on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Programs begin at 11 a.m., with performances planned for the evening. Choose the activities you most want to catch, then work out your return journey or overnight stay around them.
Festival essentials
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Event | 7th Pocheon Youth Festival |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Taebong Park and Dureondureon Soheul |
| Address | 216 Taebong-ro, Soheul-eup, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Start | Outdoor cinema begins at 11 a.m.; evening performances are planned. All times are Korea Standard Time. |
| Admission | Listed as free. Check separate charges for food, market purchases and individual activities. |
| Highlights | Outdoor films, craft activities, drone and AI experiences, sports games, youth-policy activities, a local market, food and music |
| Before setting off | Check the detailed timetable, activity registration, parking arrangements and weather-related updates. |
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Find the festival in Soheul-eup
The 2026 venue is in the Soheul-eup area of Pocheon. Use Taebong Park and the address above when planning your route, since older festival posts may refer to a different location. Save the venue pin before traveling and choose a meeting point if your group will arrive separately.
The outdoor cinema starts on the lawn at 11 a.m. The city's recruitment notice lists 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for participating information, activity and exhibition booths. Individual activities may have their own registration deadlines, so check the programs you want to join separately from the evening concert schedule.
From daytime activities to evening music
Arrive during the day for outdoor films, craft sessions and drone or AI experiences. Sports games, youth-policy activities and a local market are also planned. If a particular activity interests you, check its participation rules and registration process before fitting it into your day.
Fitness YouTuber Heungdungi is scheduled to lead an afternoon challenge, followed by evening performances from Monday Kiz, Ahn Yu-jin of Space A, and Jadu. Check the latest running order before deciding when to eat or arrive for the music; exact performance times and the overall finish time need confirming.
Try local food between activities
The festival's local-food area is set to serve dishes from restaurants in the area. A cashback benefit involving Pocheon Love local vouchers is also advertised. Before ordering, ask which purchases and payment methods qualify, how the benefit is issued and whether you can use it during your stay.
Choose a hotel around your evening plans
An overnight stay is worth considering if you want to watch the evening performances and your return journey would be tight. Start by comparing hotels around Soheul-eup, then widen the search if needed. Nearby-city listings in Yangju may also appear among the options, but each property needs a route check from the festival.
Hotel areas to compare
| Search area | When to consider it | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Soheul-eup, Pocheon | A starting point for a stay focused on the festival | The actual route from Taebong Park, evening transport and check-in hours |
| Yangju | When widening your hotel shortlist | Road or public-transport access from the venue, including the journey after the show |
| Elsewhere in Pocheon | When combining the festival with a longer trip | Travel to both the festival and your next day's plans |
When comparing Agoda listings, check each property's map position against Taebong Park. A Pocheon city search can cover a wider area than your festival plans require, and a short straight-line distance does not establish an easy walk. Use your intended travel mode to compare the actual journeys.
Before booking
- Confirm the earliest check-in time and latest permitted arrival, especially if you will go straight to the evening performances.
- If driving, check parking availability and any conditions or charges.
- If using public transport, check the evening journey to the hotel and your onward route the next morning.
- Review the room's guest capacity, total price and cancellation conditions for your exact dates.
- Save the property's address and arrival instructions so you can find it after dark.
Getting there and back
Official visitor guidance recommends public transport because roads around the venue may be busy. Dedicated parking arrangements are subject to further announcements. If you drive, confirm the designated parking location and approach route before leaving, then allow time to walk from your parking space to the festival.
Check the final bus stop and walk
Plan your journey from your accommodation to the full venue address. Check the stop where you need to get off, the final walking section and the timing of any transfers. With children or luggage, compare routes with fewer changes and less walking. Save the route and venue pin so you can refer to them easily along the way.
Plan your departure before the music starts
Check the last usable service for every leg of your return journey, including transfers. If you intend to take a taxi, choose a suitable pickup point and allow extra time after the performances; immediate availability is not established. Decide ahead of time whether to leave before the final act or stay overnight, and confirm any late hotel arrival directly with the property.
Pack for a day outdoors
- A light extra layer if you plan to stay into the evening.
- Comfortable shoes, drinking water and tissues or wet wipes.
- A charged phone and power bank for maps, messages and transport checks.
- A small sitting mat or cushion, subject to the lawn's rules and event restrictions.
- An umbrella or rain jacket, chosen after checking the forecast and weather-related event notices.
- Saved copies of the timetable, activity bookings and hotel arrival details.
Visiting with children
Despite its youth-focused name, the festival includes programs intended for families and the wider community. Check activity age limits, advance registration and guardian requirements individually. Agree on a meeting point and leave room for seated breaks if you hope to stay from the daytime activities through the evening shows.
Make it a day trip or a relaxed overnight stay
For a day trip, keep the plan centered on Taebong Park: catch a screening or activity, explore the booths and have a meal at the festival or in Soheul-eup. Set your departure time around a comfortable return connection, with space for a break before leaving.
For an overnight visit, arrange check-in around the festival and save a meal or cafΓ© stop for the following day. If you want to explore farther afield, assess one additional destination against your hotel's location and onward journey. Myeongseongsan Mountain, pictured below, belongs in a separately planned excursion, with its route and time requirements checked before you add it.
Build your October 3 visit around the programs you most want to see. Before setting off, check the latest timetable, parking and weather notices, then make sure your return transport or hotel check-in fits the evening you have planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Pocheon Youth Festival 2026?
It is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Taebong Park and Dureondureon Soheul. The address is 216 Taebong-ro, Soheul-eup, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Outdoor cinema begins at 11 a.m. Korea Standard Time.
Is admission free?
Festival admission is listed as free. Food, market purchases and individual activities may have separate charges, so check each vendor or program before taking part.
Where can I park?
Check the latest official parking announcement before driving. Dedicated parking arrangements require confirmation, and official visitor guidance recommends public transport. Allow time to walk from any designated parking area.
Who is performing, and when?
Monday Kiz, Ahn Yu-jin of Space A, and Jadu are scheduled for the evening performances. Fitness YouTuber Heungdungi is also scheduled for an afternoon challenge. Check the official timetable for exact times, running order and changes.
Is the festival only for young people?
The event is intended for young people and the wider community, with family-oriented films, activities and sports games. Individual programs may have age limits, registration requirements or guardian rules.
Will the activity booths stay open through the evening performances?
The city's recruitment notice lists 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for participating information, activity and exhibition booths. Other programs may follow different hours. Check each activity's closing time and registration deadline.
