Jamsu Bridge, where you can walk closest to the Han River, will give way to people instead of cars every Sunday for eight weeks. With performances, a parade, an outdoor cinema and even yoga, Jamsu Bridge will turn into a downtown festival venue every weekend.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said on the 22nd that it will hold the "2026 Car-free Jamsu Bridge Ttubuk-ttubuk Festival" every Sunday from the 26th to June 14 around Jamsu Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park. First launched in 2022, the event marks its fifth year. Through last year, roughly 530 people visited in total.
During the festival, the approximately 1.1-kilometer stretch from the north end of Jamsu Bridge to Dalbit Square on the south end will be closed to vehicle traffic every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Instead of cars, residents can walk on Jamsu Bridge and enjoy views of the Han River.
This year's festival theme is "a different Jamsu Bridge every week." Each week will feature distinct programs such as exercise, parades, performances, film screenings and water play. There will also be ongoing attractions including 30 food trucks, an LED photo zone and play content.
On the opening day, the 26th, the "Easygoing Morning" program will be held. Participants can walk or run a roughly 2-kilometer course starting at Dalbit Square in Banpo Hangang Park, crossing Jamsu Bridge and returning. Bicycle users can also join. Registration is first-come, first-served for 2,000 people via the Seoul Sports Council website.
On May 3, the "Ttubuk-ttubuk Parade" featuring a citizen percussion band, giant balloon figures and clowns will march across Jamsu Bridge. On the 10th, an outdoor concert will be held with Band Our, Far East Asia Tigers and singer-songwriter So Soo-bin.
On the 17th, the "Jamsu Bridge spring sports day" will offer jump rope, ttakji flipping and ring toss. On the 24th, a joint acoustic guitar performance with about 300 participants is scheduled. On the 31st, Jamsu Bridge will transform into an outdoor cinema. The film lineup will be announced later, and only those who register in advance can enter.
In June, family experience programs such as water-gun play aimed at the early summer heat will be offered. On the final day, the 14th, a special yoga session will be held in partnership with the Embassy of India in Korea.
During the festival, the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain will run three times every Sunday at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government recommended using public transportation, noting that some bus routes will be detoured on event days.
Park Jin-Young, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Future Hangang Headquarters, said, "In this season perfect for walking, we will make sure people can feel everyday relaxation and the charm of Seoul along the Han River through a range of programs."