An Unforgettable Autumn Night of Culture and Art Embellished by Drones... Goyang Lake Art Festival Concludes Successfully

Goyang City Wraps Up the Goyang Lake Art Festival with a Mature Festival Culture
Record-Breaking Drone Show... Three Days of Fairy Tales Unfold Over the Autumn Lake
Three Days of Safety, Harmony, and Inspiration
Mature Civic Spirit Elevates the Festival’s Prestige
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City: "Aiming to Become a World-Class Festival"

The 2025 Goyang Lake Art Festival, South Korea’s representative street art festival, hosted by Goyang Special City (Mayor Lee Donghwan) and organized by the Goyang Cultural Foundation, was held from September 26 to 28 at Ilsan Lake Park, Ilsan Culture Square, Lafesta, and Western Dome, and concluded with great success.

2025 Goyang Lake Art Festival Drone Light Show. Provided by Goyang Special City

Over the course of three days, under the slogan “Art Takes Flight on the Streets,” more than 100 top-tier street art performances from Korea and abroad were staged, offering audiences an unforgettable autumn night of inspiration.

This year’s festival was completed without a single safety incident, thanks to Goyang Special City’s thorough safety management efforts and the mature cooperation of its citizens, despite the large crowds in attendance.

In particular, with an enhanced lineup of family-friendly programs, participation from families and children stood out, and the area around Ilsan Lake Park was filled with a warm and vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of an “autumn cultural arts picnic.” The event also received praise for leaving a positive impression after its conclusion, as it was wrapped up cleanly without the common litter problems often seen at large-scale festivals.

Additionally, stages were set up at Lafesta and Western Dome, commercial districts near Ilsan Lake Park, encouraging festival-goers to naturally visit nearby businesses. This positioned the festival as a win-win event that not only provided entertainment but also revitalized the surrounding local economy.

2025 Goyang Hosu Art Festival Fireworks Performance_Opening Work ‘Beyond the Dream-Beyond the Dreamscape’. Provided by Goyang Special City

The opening performance, “Beyond the Dream-Beyond the Dreamscape,” was the first in Korea to utilize a multi-stage format, taking place simultaneously at Hall 1 in Hanul Square and Hall 2 at the lower part of Theme Square. The opening show, which combined fireworks, pyrotechnic displays, and aerial performances, drew much admiration and acclaim, and was broadcast live through the Goyang Special City YouTube channel, sharing the experience with an even wider audience.

For the closing performance, Korea’s top diva Park Junghyun took the stage, filling the autumn night by the lake with beautiful melodies. The audience responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause, bringing the three-day festival to a moving conclusion.

This year’s festival featured over 100 high-quality street performances, including “GSAF Choice,” selected through fierce competition, “GSAF Global” featuring world-renowned street art groups, and “Goyang Focus” with local street art troupes from Goyang Special City.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, delivering a greeting at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Goyang Lake Art Festival. Provided by Goyang Special City

Especially notable was the parade performance “Wakjajikkeol Traveling Troupe,” themed “Fairy Tales Under a Spell,” which delighted audiences of all ages by bringing fairy tale characters to life in vivid performances that evoked childhood memories. Other attractions included “Geppetto House,” where visitors could meet wooden puppets, “Circus Village” featuring a variety of circus acts, and “Ggomjirak Art Yard,” packed with art experience programs, providing a diverse range of activities for families to enjoy.

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, expressed his gratitude, saying, “Despite the large number of visitors, I am thankful to the citizens for their mature cooperation, to the many staff and volunteers who watched over every corner of the venue, and to the police and fire officials who worked hard to maintain order. I hope that the Goyang Lake Art Festival will continue to grow with our citizens and develop into a world-class street art festival.”

2025 Goyang Hosu Arts Festival Fireworks. Provided by Goyang Special City

Now in its 14th year, the Goyang Lake Art Festival continues to raise its profile as Korea’s leading street art festival, having been selected as a top Gyeonggi tourism festival and presenting outstanding domestic and international street performances in Goyang Special City every year.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.