'Spectacle of Lights' Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Opens on the 19th

The '2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art,' which brings Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to life with beautiful lights, will take place every evening from September 19 to October 6, 2026.

Under the theme of 'Saebit Dongrak: Suwon Hwaseong, Blooming in Light Season 1 - Ayugabin,' the 2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art event will be held daily from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hwaseomun Gate, Janganmun Gate, and throughout Jangan Park. The opening ceremony is scheduled for September 19 at 7:00 p.m. 'Ayugabin' means 'I have a distinguished guest.'

Now in its sixth year, the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art festival has expanded its performances and experiential/stay-type content. The event also increased its seating for viewers and developed strategies to attract global tourists, such as operating pop-up stores in collaboration with global intellectual property (IP) brands.

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Information Poster

At Hwaseomun Gate, the media art piece 'Light of Connection' will be presented three times daily (7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.). Additionally, a variety of performances will take place, combining media art with light and sound, dance, firebird, and butterfly drone shows, among other spectacles.

At Janganmun Gate, media artworks centered on the theme ‘The King’s Road – Companionship’ will convey Suwon Hwaseong’s stories. Powerful light, sound, and special effects will merge to produce a majestic media art experience.

Jangan Park will be transformed into a 'media park.' Using the fortress walls, interactive sound and media art will be showcased. The forested area will host a giant flower installation and a botanic healing zone. There will be various experience programs and photo zones for visitors to enjoy, as well as the Gatekeeper Market and 'Haenggung Store Suwon Store,' a specialized local market linked with the surrounding commercial district.

A Suwon City official commented, "Starting with the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art on September 19, the 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (October 4–11), and the King Jeongjo Royal Parade (October 4) will together comprise three major autumn festivals held over a span of 23 days. We hope many visitors come to Suwon’s fall festivals and make wonderful memories."

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