Incheon Festivals: September & October 2026 Guide

Autumn brings crisp, clear weather to Incheon, making it an ideal time to explore the city's outdoor spaces and neighbourhood celebrations. From community music events and green flea markets to traditional cultural gatherings and large seasonal food festivals, a diverse schedule of activities runs throughout September and October 2026. This comprehensive calendar outlines the free events and weekend outings taking place across the city for residents and visitors alike.

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September Event Schedule

The autumn festival season kicks off in mid-September with a packed weekend of neighbourhood markets, youth gatherings, and cultural showcases.

*   9.11 (Fri): Okryeon 1-dong Moonlight Music Festival

*   9.12 (Sat): Bupyeong-gu Youth Day, Incheon Resource Circulation Green Sharing Market, 26th Michuhol Food Culture Harmonious Festival, 2026 Nice Michu Market, 1st Yeongjong Sky Festival, Meeting 9 Moons in September, 4th North Korean Migrant Residents Cultural Festival

*   9.12 (Sat) – 9.13 (Sun): 2026 23rd Michuhol Media Culture Festival, 2026 Jemulpo Moonlight Market

*   9.13 (Sun): 23rd Resident Autonomy Harmonious Yard

*   9.16 (Wed) – 9.20 (Sun): 2026 Incheon Youth Day

Early September Highlights (September 11 – 13)

Okryeon 1-dong Moonlight Music Festival

*   Date & Time: September 11 (Fri) 14:00–19:00 (Side events until 18:00)

*   Location: Neungheudae Park, Yeonsu-gu

*   Activities: Leather wallet making, EM dish soap making, keycap keyring crafting, hand mirror making, food stalls, flea market, and resident performances.

Bupyeong-gu Youth Day

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 13:30–18:00

*   Location: Bupyeong-gu Office Eoullim Madang

*   Activities: Commemorative ceremony, band performances, live market, youth policy and start-up promotional booths.

Incheon Resource Circulation Green Sharing Market

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 12:00–16:00

*   Location: Incheon City Hall Aetuel Square

*   Activities: Second-hand goods sharing market, waste battery exchange (20 batteries for 2 new batteries), and custom tumbler bag crafting.

26th Michuhol Food Culture Harmonious Festival

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 13:30–18:00

*   Location: Square next to the Lifelong Education Institute, Incheon National University Jemulpo Campus

*   Activities: Hidden restaurant food tasting and sharing, gochujang-making, and mini-cake crafting.

Jakjeon Eun-gil

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 10:00–17:00

*   Location: Around Yeongsingun Yi-i Tomb to Bongodae-ro 651-gil 9 (150m from Jakjeon Station Exit 7)

*   Activities: Flea market featuring 30 local sellers, busking performances, Decoden crafting, leather engraving, traditional games, and Jeungpyeon rice cake embroidery.

2026 Nice Michu Market

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 13:00–18:00

*   Location: Incheon National University Jemulpo Campus Square

*   Activities: Ethical product sales from social economy enterprises, caricatures, face painting, tall clowns, and a magic show.

1st Yeongjong Sky Festival

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 13:00–16:30

*   Location: Yeongjong Complex Cultural Center 1st floor and front yard

*   Activities: Face painting, shrinkable keyring crafting, sharing market bazaar, and TV/bicycle lucky draw.

Meeting 9 Moons in September

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 11:00–22:00

*   Location: Guwol-dong Culture Street, Namdong-gu (Suhyeop Intersection opposite the Arts Center)

*   Activities: Traditional game experiences, band and K-pop dance performances, cosplay, food market, and stamp tour.

4th North Korean Migrant Residents Cultural Festival

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) 13:00–17:00

*   Location: Dongincheon Station North Plaza

*   Activities: Traditional folk game experiences, rice cake pounding, fan making, and performances by the Baekdu Halla Art Troupe and guest singers.

2026 23rd Michuhol Media Culture Festival

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) – September 13 (Sun)

*   Location: Square next to the Lifelong Education Institute, Incheon National University Jemulpo Campus

*   Activities: Opening celebration performance (featuring Jaurim), media experiences, drone light show, AI film festival, and food zone.

2026 Jemulpo Moonlight Market

*   Date & Time: September 12 (Sat) – September 13 (Sun) 15:00–21:00

*   Location: Incheon Art Platform

*   Activities: Night shopping festival featuring fashion, lifestyle, vintage goods, and art flea markets.

23rd Resident Autonomy Harmonious Yard

*   Date & Time: September 13 (Sun) 13:00–18:00

*   Location: Incheon National University Jemulpo Campus Square

*   Activities: Michuhol-gu resident autonomy club program contest, plus various experience and promotional booths.

Mid-to-Late September Events

2026 Incheon Youth Day

*   Date & Time: September 16 (Wed) – September 20 (Sun)

*   Location: Sangsang Platform, Incheon Startup Park, Yuyu Giji, and other locations

*   Schedule of Events:

*   September 16 (Wed): Youth Debate

*   September 17 (Thu): Youth Job Fair

*   September 18 (Fri) 19:00: Youth Couple Day

*   September 19 (Sat) 14:00–18:00: 7th Incheon Youth Day Commemorative Ceremony

*   September 20 (Sun): Youth Taste Digging Festival & Policy Contest

October Seasonal Highlight

18th Ganghwa Do Salted Shrimp Festival

*   Date & Time: October 9 (Fri) – October 11 (Sun) / 3 days

*   Location: Around Oepo Port, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun

*   Featured Artists: Jang Min-ho (performing on Oct 10), Park Seo-jin (performing on Oct 11)

*   Activities: Salted shrimp and kimchi making, giant prawn catching experience, fireworks display, singing contest, and celebratory performances.

Practical Tips

*   Check specific event dates and operating hours in advance, as certain side programmes end earlier than main festival schedules (such as the Okryeon 1-dong side events concluding at 18:00).

*   Public transport is recommended when visiting locations situated around university campuses, central squares, and transport hubs like Dongincheon Station or Oepo Port.

*   Outdoor venues such as Neungheudae Park and coastal areas like Oepo Port can experience cooler evening temperatures during autumn; light layers are advised.

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