Saturday, September 5, 8 PM: the Seoul International Fireworks Festival returns to Yeouido Hangang Park. A million people show up every year, and the biggest question is always where to sit. spotts.kr is a map built to answer that question. Search any location and it scores the spot out of 100, combining distance to the fireworks, nearby facilities, and subway access. A 3D preview shows you what the view looks like from that exact spot before you sit down.
Live crowd levels, added today, show roughly how many people are in Yeouido Hangang Park right now and when it starts to fill up. No more regrets after the picnic mat is down. The map covers the full festival zone from Mapo Bridge to Hangang Railway Bridge.
This year brings changes the festival has never had before. A first ever eve show tonight, September 4, with overseas teams and a drone show. Tomorrow's main event debuts tower fireworks shooting straight up from Wonhyo Bridge. Nodeul Island is now an all paid viewing zone.
The map is live at spotts.kr. Searching a location and checking the score takes under a minute. Open it once before you take your seat. Where are you planning to watch the fireworks?
Live crowd levels, added today, show roughly how many people are in Yeouido Hangang Park right now and when it starts to fill up. No more regrets after the picnic mat is down. The map covers the full festival zone from Mapo Bridge to Hangang Railway Bridge.
This year brings changes the festival has never had before. A first ever eve show tonight, September 4, with overseas teams and a drone show. Tomorrow's main event debuts tower fireworks shooting straight up from Wonhyo Bridge. Nodeul Island is now an all paid viewing zone.
The map is live at spotts.kr. Searching a location and checking the score takes under a minute. Open it once before you take your seat. Where are you planning to watch the fireworks?
FAQ
When and where does the Seoul Fireworks Festival take place?
The festival runs from 8 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, along Yeouido Hangang Park, spanning from Mapo Bridge to Hangang Bridge. A preview night is held on September 4.
What features does the spotts.kr map offer?
spotts.kr scores viewing spots out of 100 based on distance to fireworks, amenities, and subway access. It also provides 3D previews showing the actual view from each location before you sit down, plus real-time crowd density updates.
What's new at this year's fireworks festival?
This year debuts a September 4 preview night with international fireworks and drone shows. The main event introduces vertical tower fireworks rising from Wonhyo Bridge, and Nodeul Island is now a fully ticketed viewing zone.
