October 17-19 at the Animation Museum Area
"Speech-Free Opening Ceremony" on the 18th
Popular Characters Take the Stage:
Lee Eungyeol, Hello Carbot, Bread Barbershop, and More
Under the theme "Dreaming Child, The Child Who Dreamed," the 2025 Chuncheon Anitoi Festival will be held for three days from October 17 to 19 at the Animation Museum and its surrounding area.
This year’s event is designed as a family-friendly festival featuring more than 12 programs that combine performances and hands-on experiences. The festival aims to create a space for intergenerational connection, offering a wide range of content that not only children but also parents and the kidult generation can enjoy together.
The festival will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on October 17 with busking performances and a children’s magic show. The first day focuses on light performances and hands-on activities, allowing families to enjoy the festival in a relaxed atmosphere.
On October 18, the day of the opening ceremony, a marching band and character cosplay parade will mark the start of a "speech-free opening ceremony." The stage will then be filled with a children’s marching band and citizen performances. Popular character shows will follow, including a special magic show by Lee Eungyeol, a "Hello Carbot" sing-along show, and a "Bread Barbershop" sing-along show, further heating up the festival atmosphere.
Additionally, the event will feature a retro arcade, a nostalgic comic book cafe, and a diorama & hobby show for kidults, offering a chance to relive memories that bridge the past and present.
Other hands-on programs for the whole family include a block playground, RC car racing, initial keyring DIY, and a family instant photo booth. From 5 p.m. each day during the festival, animation screenings such as "Underdog" and "Hello, Tyranno: Together Forever" will be held, providing a sentimental experience of childhood innocence in the autumn evening outdoors.
Detailed program information, performance schedules, and advance ticket reservations are available on the official Chuncheon Anitoi Festival website.
Park Kyungmi, Head of the Advanced Industry Division, stated, "The Chuncheon Anitoi Festival has established itself as a leading family festival enjoyed by both children and adults," adding, "This year, we will further develop it into a festival where generations can connect by adding kidult-themed content."
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