Namyangju City Brings Artists, Neighborhood Bookstores and Craft Studios Together... Hosts 'N-tist Festival'

October 30-November 1 at Jeong Yak-yong Fun Ground Youth Hostel
47 teams to present performances, exhibitions and hands-on programs

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, said on October 21 that it will host the “2026 N-tist Festival,” organized by the Namyangju Cultural Foundation, at Jeong Yak-yong Fun Ground Youth Hostel from October 30 to November 1. The city is headed by Mayor Choi Hyun-deok.

Namyangju to Host ‘2026 N-tist Festival,’ Bringing Artists Together with Local Bookstores and Workshops. Courtesy of Namyangju City.

The N-tist Festival showcases works and activities prepared throughout the year by professional and community artists and groups selected for this year's arts activity support program. This year, the festival has expanded to include neighborhood bookstores and craft studios, bringing together a total of 47 teams.

Performances, exhibitions and hands-on programs will take place inside and around the youth hostel during the festival. Visitors can enjoy works and performances by local artists and take part in cultural and artistic activities organized by bookstores and craft studios.

A Namyangju Cultural Foundation official said, “We hope this will be an opportunity for artists to showcase their works and activities, and a place for residents to enjoy local culture and the arts up close.”

A Namyangju City official said, “We hope the festival will provide an opportunity for local artists, neighborhood bookstores and craft studios to connect and work together,” adding, “We will link a range of cultural resources to revitalize the local cultural and artistic ecosystem.”

For details about the schedule and programs, visit the Namyangju Cultural Foundation website.

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