Street Art and Fireworks Light Up Ilsan Lake Park as Goyang Hosu Arts Festival Opens

Goyang City Opens "2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival"
Over 50 Groups to Stage 100 Performances Including Circus and Puppet Theater
1,000-Drone Light Show and Fireworks Set for September 20
"Ballad Legend" Shin Seunghun to Conclude Festival on Stage

On an autumn night, Ilsan Lake Park was transformed by street performances and fireworks.

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival" on the 19th at Ilsan Lake Park. Provided by Goyang City

Goyang City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Min Kyung-sun) announced on September 20 that it had held the opening ceremony for the "2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival," which is recognized as Korea's premier street arts festival, at Ilsan Lake Park on the 19th.

The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Min Kyung-sun, Goyang City Council Chair Kim Mi-soo, and other local leaders, citizens, and tourists. On this day, the park was bustling with visitors enjoying an autumn outing with family and friends.

The festival kicked off with "Hey, Listen," the nation’s first-ever aerial music performance. The combination of music performed on a stage suspended in the air and a ground performance drew cheers from the audience. This was followed by a fireworks drone show and fireworks display that lit up the night sky over Ilsan Lake Park.

Mayor Min Kyung-sun of Goyang Special City is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival held at Ilsan Lake Park on the 19th. Provided by Goyang City

Now in its 15th year, the Goyang Lake Art Festival is Goyang's representative cultural event, having been selected last year as a leading tourism festival in Gyeonggi Province. This year’s theme, "Art, Play in the Street! Rhythm of the Street," transforms Ilsan Lake Park, La Festa, and Western Dom into open-air art stages through September 20.

The festival features more than 50 domestic and international performing groups, staging over 100 shows, including circus acts and puppet theater. "GSAF Choice," which introduces 15 outstanding Korean street art works, and "GSAF Global," featuring artists from Brazil, Italy, and Japan, will also be held.

Hands-on events have been prepared for audience members to directly participate in street art. At "Circus Village," visitors can try circus gymnastics, plate spinning, and acrobatics. "Kkomjirak Arts Square" offers a variety of craft programs, and at "Puppet House," guests can experience manipulating marionette puppets themselves.

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Hosu Arts Festival" at Ilsan Lake Park on the 19th. Provided by Goyang City

The "Art Shop," a flea market that sells handcrafted items from local studios, will also be open. To boost the local economy, the city is operating a dedicated delivery zone so that visitors can enjoy performances, hands-on activities, and food all in one place.

On the final day of the festival, September 20, over 1,000 drones will light up the night sky in a fireworks drone light show, accompanied by a fireworks display. Ballad legend Shin Seung-hun will take the stage and bring the autumn festival to a spectacular close. All programs are free of charge.

Mayor Min Kyung-sun stated, "We will develop Goyang into a cultural tourism city, connecting a variety of events and the local commercial district so that visitors can not only participate in activities but also enjoy dining and shopping."

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Hosu Arts Festival" at Ilsan Hosu Park on the 19th. Provided by Goyang City

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival" at Ilsan Lake Park on the 19th. Provided by Goyang City

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Lake Art Festival" at Ilsan Lake Park on the 19th. Provided by Goyang City

Goyang Special City held the opening ceremony of the "2026 Goyang Hosu Arts Festival" on the 19th at Ilsan Lake Park. Provided by Goyang City

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