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TOP 70 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2026)
Korea, being a country of four distinct seasons (spring, summer, autumn & winter), well-known music scene and strong cultural background held many interesting festivals throughout the year.
Many travellers plan their trips to attend their favourite festivals (e.g. cherry blossoms ❀) in Seoul and other parts of Korea. For those whom have booked your trip in advance, it is always worthwhile to check if any of these annual festivals fall on your travel dates, making your trip a memorable one with the festive surprises.
KoreaToDo has shortlisted the best and must-see festivals you should not miss in Seoul and around.
TIPS: Some of these festivals (e.g. winter festivals ❄) are further away from Seoul and could be time-consuming to reach by public transport on a day trip. It might be best to join the local tours or shuttle bus services to such venues.
July August
3 hrs from Seoul
Boryeong Mud Festival 2026
24 Jul - 9 Aug 2026
admission fee applies
Join in the exciting mud experience with people around the world. Get 'treated' with its nutrients-rich mud at Mud Slides, Giant Mud Bath & other activities. Have an unforgettable 'dirty' memory of Boryeong!
July August
Incheon
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2026 @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park
31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026
admission fee applies
The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, held every summer in August with performances from popular bands from home and abroad. Located at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon. Short walk from Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station (Incheon Line 1, exit 4).
August
Incheon
2026 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park
22 - 30 Aug 2026
free admission
Enjoy free live performances and fireworks at Songdo Beer Festival in Incheon! Beat the summer heat with line-up of domestic/foreign famous cold beers and food. Walking distance (550m) from Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station (Incheon Line 1, exit 4).
September October
40 mins from Seoul
2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Festival
19 Sep - 6 Oct 2026, 18:00 - 22:00
free admission
19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30 (Media Art Screening)
The popular Suwon Media Art Festival has been organised annually since 2021 with amazing media arts display and music, intertwined with stories of King Jeongjo. Visitors can also enjoy media arts in exhibition up close and interesting photo zones.
October
40 mins from Seoul
63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival
4 - 11 Oct 2026
free admission
The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is a representative cultural tourism festival of Suwon with a history of over 60 years. Held against the backdrop UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong Fortress with a series of royal procession, parade, performances & experience programs.
September October
Seoul
2026 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 6 Sep - 18 Oct 2025, Drone Light Show 20:00 - 20:15)
Enjoy spectacular show put up by 1000 drones, lighting up the night sky of Seoul at Ttukseom Hangang Park's waterside stage. Dates for 2H2024: 28 Sep (Sat), 4 Oct (Fri), 9 Oct (Wed & PH), 26 Oct (Sat) & 2 Nov (Sat). Cultural Performance (17:00-20:00), Drone Light Show (20:00-20:15) & Cultural Performance (20:15-20:45).
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