2026 Boryeong National Heritage Night
Theme
The Watchtower’s Call Awakens the Night
Date & Time
October 16–18, 2026 5–10 p.m. (KST)
Venue
Boryeong Police Station Watchtower and the old downtown area 33 Daecheon-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
Host
Boryeong City
Organizer
Boryeong Festival & Tourism Foundation
About the Event
Experience Boryeong’s historic downtown after dark. Centered on the Boryeong Police Station Watchtower, the festival brings media art, live performances, hands-on activities, exhibitions and a night market to the surrounding streets and traditional markets. Explore the area on nighttime walks that bring its stories to life.
About the Watchtower
Built in 1951 during the Korean War, the watchtower protected Boryeong Police Station. Its siren later became a familiar sound in the town, announcing the time, curfews and emergencies. The 2026 festival theme draws on these memories of light, sound and the city at night.
Highlights
- The Watchtower Lights Up the Past — Media art on the watchtower
- Traces of Time at the Watchtower — Interactive nighttime walk
- Mangrujeon: The People Who Built the Watchtower — Interactive outdoor performance
- Night Music at the Watchtower — Evening performance
- Old Town After Dark: Games & Activities — Hands-on activities
- Peddlers’ Story Road — A walk through Boryeong’s traditional markets
- Peddlers’ Night Market — Food and shopping at a night market inspired by Korea’s travelling traders
Main Performance Times
All times are Korea Standard Time (KST).
October 16–17
- The Watchtower Lights Up the Past — 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Mangrujeon: The People Who Built the Watchtower — 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Night Music at the Watchtower — 8:30 p.m.
October 18
- The Watchtower Lights Up the Past — 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Mangrujeon: The People Who Built the Watchtower — 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Boryeong After Dark, Through the Years
Discover the stories behind Boryeong’s past heritage nights.
Explore Past Festivals (Korean)