Ansan Street Arts Festival
MayGyeonggi
The Ansan Street Arts Festival turns the streets and plazas around Ansan Culture Square into open-air stages every May. You can enjoy performances by street arts companies from Korea and abroad, along with a kids' urban playground, a forest rest area and a busker music street. It runs from 10:00 to 22:00 and is free to enjoy.
When is it held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: May 1 ~ May 3 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Watch opening and closing shows and other street performances
- Let kids play at the 'YES Kids Zone' urban playground
- Relax in the forest rest area at the edge of the festival
- Enjoy buskers and live music on Music Street
- Browse young local makers' work at the Youth Flea Market
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gyeonggi area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ansan Street Arts Festival held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Ansan Street Arts Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gyeonggi, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Ansan Street Arts Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gyeonggi
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.