Seoul Barbecue Festival

The 2026 Seoul BBQ Festival will be held from October 24 to 25 at Nanji Camping Site, 28 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and admission is paid. Reservations are required for the all-in-one self-BBQ zone, while Seoul's three signature barbecue restaurants and the K-BBQ Road require advance reservations; a separate quantity for on-site sales will also be prepared. Unlike the 2025 plan, which designated Noeul Park as the venue, this year's event will move to Nanji Camping Site and will be hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government.

From Noeul Park in 2025 to Nanji Camping Site in 2026

The venue presented in the plan for October 25–26, 2025, was Noeul Park. The 2026 schedule is October 24–25, and the venue is Nanji Camping Site, meaning that compared with the 2025 plan, the starting date has moved forward by one day and the venue has changed.

The 2024 edition was held on May 4 around the Noeul Park Camping Site, with a self-BBQ zone, a BBQ store and tables, a special zone, Donghaeng Market, a Noeul concert, and a gourmet talk show. In 2026, the program names and composition have changed to Self Zone, BBQ Village, BBQ Masters, BBQ Stage, Kids Café, and Coexistence Market.

Planning for the last train at 28 Hangangnanji-ro, Nanji Camping Site

The destination is Nanji Camping Site, 28 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Sangam-dong). Although the event is held in Seoul, the walking distances from subway stations and bus stops to the 2026 venue, whether temporary shuttles will operate, and parking lot locations and fees have not been confirmed in the published information.

The 2025 planning materials mentioned increasing the number of Maengkkongi electric vehicles operating between subway stations and the venue, but there has been no announcement that the same transportation will operate in 2026. Therefore, it is currently impossible to calculate the closing time and return transportation, so it is safer to plan the October 24–25 itinerary as a non-day trip and check the detailed transportation notices.

For event inquiries, call 070-8789-5600 or 070-8789-5700. Especially if traveling from outside Seoul, it is best to secure accommodation first and decide travel times after return transportation information is released.

2 hours 30 minutes in the Self Zone and 1 hour 30 minutes at the Masters

The publicly announced 2026 prices are KRW 10,000 for a regular BBQ seat for 2–4 people, KRW 20,000 for a charcoal BBQ seat for 2–4 people, KRW 40,000 for an 8-person charcoal BBQ seat, and KRW 60,000 for a 15-person charcoal BBQ seat. Admission is listed as paid, and in the all-in-one self-BBQ zone, meat and vegetables can be purchased on site and locally sourced meat is grilled by visitors themselves.

Reservations refer to applications to use a table for 2–4 people. Reservations open at 11 a.m. on October 1, 2026, through the Queen's Smile app, and membership registration is required; however, portions for on-site use will also be prepared separately from advance reservations.

The BBQ Self Zone operates three times a day, with each session lasting about 2 hours 30 minutes, while BBQ Masters operates twice a day, with each session lasting about 1 hour 30 minutes. BBQ Village operates continuously throughout the event, so unlike the Self Zone, where visitors sit according to session schedules, it can be visited at any time during the event.

At Seoul's three signature barbecue restaurants, visitors can choose signature menus from three representative restaurants in Seoul, while the K-BBQ Road offers menus from various K-BBQ specialty restaurants. Star chefs will participate in BBQ Masters, and busking, recreation, a cooking competition, and a music stage are scheduled for the BBQ Stage.

Local agricultural specialties and desserts, a kids café, a coexistence market, and additional events will also be available. Busking and the music stage can be enjoyed with a focus on music, but understanding the Korean explanations by the presenters will make it easier to follow the recreation and cooking competition.

Conditions highlighted by the cancellation due to rain on May 5, 2024

The 2024 edition was announced as canceled due to rain on May 5. The criteria for operation, cancellation, and refunds in rainy weather for the 2026 edition have not yet been published, so visitors should check those criteria first rather than immediately confirming seats when rain is forecast.

Published information does not state whether English signs, English leaflets, or interpretation will be available in 2026. Routes for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as the locations of restrooms and luggage storage, have also not been confirmed, making it difficult for travelers who require English assistance or who use mobility aids to plan their visit.

People who want to sit quietly and watch may find the BBQ Stage time slots containing recreation and a cooking competition unsuitable, while those who have difficulty returning late should choose accommodation close to the venue before the closing time is announced. Anyone planning to make a reservation at 11 a.m. on October 1 should complete Queen's Smile app membership registration beforehand and confirm unpublished on-site conditions by phone before departure.

• How many people does a reservation for the all-in-one self-BBQ zone cover? — It is an application to use a table for 2–4 people; a regular seat costs KRW 10,000 and a charcoal seat costs KRW 20,000.
• If I miss the reservation, can I eat there on site? — Portions for on-site use will be prepared separately from advance reservations.
• Do the Self Zone and BBQ Masters operate the same number of sessions? — The Self Zone operates three times a day, with each session lasting about 2 hours 30 minutes, while Masters operates twice a day, with each session lasting about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Will the event also be canceled in 2026 if it rains? — The event was canceled due to rain on May 5, 2024, but the 2026 operation, cancellation, and refund criteria have not yet been published.