Night Markets Every Evening in Songpa-gu This June

Early Summer Night Markets
at Bangi, Saemaeul, and Pungnap Markets

Songpa-gu in Seoul will host festival-style night markets at Bangi Market, Saemaeul Market, and Pungnap Market to celebrate early summer in June, offering a variety of food, attractions, and entertainment.

This event, organized by the market merchants' associations, is designed to provide a healing time for local residents, merchants, and customers to enjoy together. It is expected to revitalize traditional markets and contribute to the activation of the local commercial districts.

Last year's Pungnap Market Night Market. Provided by Songpa-gu.

On June 22 and 23, Bangi Market will hold a night market full of newtro vibes. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the theme "Let's Have Fun at Bangiya Night Market," featuring a wide array of attractions and entertainment. There will be around 30 food zones, a draft beer experience zone, and a game zone with activities such as dalgona game and ttakji-chigi. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the early summer night will be enlivened with stage performances by EDM DJs and local singers.

On June 24 and 25, Saemaeul Market will host a night food festival under the concept of "Night Market Food Culture Without Borders." Snacks perfect for the baseball season, such as dakgangjeong, takoyaki, and Chinese dumplings, along with a draft beer experience zone, will be available. Unique experience events such as Squid Game activities, keychain making, and tattoo drawing will add to the fun.

On June 28, Pungnap Market will open a night market where visitors can enjoy the romance of an early summer night from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local specialties reflecting the identity of Pungnap-dong, such as Pungnap Manju with Chiljido patterns and waffles with sumakse patterns, as well as makgeolli and draft beer, will be available to taste.

Stage performances will include magic shows, DJing, busking, and Nanta drumming. Experience programs such as a children's shopping experience, traditional flower shoe (hwahyejang) making, and fan making will also be offered. On June 26 and 27, a payback event will be held at Pungnap Market, where purchases over a certain amount can be reimbursed with Onnuri gift certificates or Pungnap Market vouchers.

Seo Kangseok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, "I hope everyone can forget the heat of daily life for a while and create precious memories at the festival-style night markets."