The 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival brings self-grill tables, famous Seoul meat restaurants and riverside sunsets to Nanji Camping Ground on October 24–25.

The smell of charcoal will drift over the Han River later this month. The 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival runs Saturday , October 24 and Sunday , October 25 at Nanji Camping Ground in Mapo-gu, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Under the slogan "GRILL Y OUR SEOUL " and the tagline "Sizzle — the moment Seoul gets delicious," the two-day festival invites locals and international visitors to experience Korean barbecue the way Koreans do: grilling it yourself , sharing it at the table and eating it outdoors.

Korean barbecue has deep roots. The festival traces it back to maekjeok, a grilled meat dish from the Goguryeo kingdom, and today K-BBQ is one of Korea's best-known food cultures around the world. The festival's advice for first-timers is simple: flip the meat until it turns golden, cut it into bite-sized pieces with scissors, then wrap it in lettuce or perilla leaves with ssamjang, garlic, rice and kimchi. And bring friends — it is always better shared.

What to Do at the Festival

The festival is built around five zones spread across the riverside campground (official site).

  • BBQ Zone — The heart of the festival. Book a table at the Self-BBQ Zone and grill premium Korean pork and Hanwoo beef yourself , or head to the BBQ Village, where well-known Seoul meat restaurants serve festival-only menus from 12:00 to 19:30. In the Village you simply order at a kiosk and pick up your food, and every purchase
    comes with a free drink (BBQ Zone).
  • Picnic Zone — Spread out on the grass and enjoy your food with a view of the river .
  • BBQ Stage — Live performances through the weekend. The line-up will be announced on the official site.
  • BBQ Healing Zone — A quieter space to rest between meals.
  • Seoul Kids Café — A play space for f amilies with young children.

Time your visit for the late afternoon. As the sun sets over the Han River , the campground glows orange, the grills light up and the festival is at its liveliest.

Grill It Yourself: The Self-BBQ Zone

No gear needed. Reserve a table in advance through Naver Booking, show up at your time slot, buy meat and sides on site, and start grilling.

Item 

Details

Sessions 

12:00–14:30 · 15:00–17:30 · 18:00–20:30

T able fee 

Charcoal grill ₩20,000 · Griddle ₩10,000

Provided 

Grill or gas burner , tongs and scissors, sauces,

water , reusable containers

Sold on site 

Grade 1+ pork belly and neck, Hanwoo sirloin,

lettuce wraps, kimchi, rice, ramyeon

Make a Day of It: Market, Pedal & Grill

Visiting Seoul from abroad? Market, Pedal & Grill: Nanji BBQ Adventure is a guided day tour by T ripSupporters, designed for international travelers, that turns the festival into a full afternoon of local Seoul.

1. 14:00 — #Market: Mangwon Market. Meet your T ripSupporters guide at the market entrance and dive into one of Seoul's friendliest traditional markets. T ry street snacks like hot, syrupy hotteok and get a taste of everyday local life.

2. 15:30 — #Pedal: Han River bike ride. Hop on a Ttareungi, Seoul's public bike, and ride along the Han River as the autumn colors light up the riverbank.

3. 16:00 — #BBQ: Nanji Hangang Park. Arrive at the Seoul Barbecue Festival just in time for the golden hour , with K-BBQ, stage performances and a Han River sunset.

The tour is open to international visitors only . Check dates, price and availability , and book here: Market, Pedal & Grill on Naver Smart Store.

Getting There

The venue is Nanji Camping Ground, 28 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Organizers recommend public transport or the festival shuttle, since parking near the site is limited (directions).

Route 

How 

Time

Shuttle 1 

Digital Media City Station (Line 6, Airport Railroad,

Gyeongui–Jungang Line), Exit 2 → festival

About 15 min

Shuttle 2 

Mangwon Hangang P ark P arking Lot 1 → festival 

About 20 min

Bus 9707 

From Dangsan Station (Line 2/9), Exit 8 → "Nanji

Hangang P ark" stop, then walk

About 12 min walk

T axi 

From W orld Cup Stadium Station (Line 6), Exit 1 

About 10 min

Shuttles run 11:25–21:00 and cost ₩1,200 per ride (free for preschoolers), card only , no cash (shuttle info).

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