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TOP 66 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2025 - 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.

December January February March

Seoul

Twinkle Miracle Winter with Teenieping @Lotte World Adventure Seoul

25 Nov 2025 - 26 Mar 2026

admission fee applies

Experience a magical show at the sparkling Lotte World this winter with dazzling Christmas parade, performances, Crystal Snow Gate, Twinkle Winter Village, Miracle Snow Road, Teenieping photo zone & more.

Twinkle Miracle Winter with Teenieping @Lotte World Adventure Seoul

December January February

2 hrs from Seoul

2026 Winter Wonder Nami Island

1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Enjoy a series of winter activities at Nami Island this winter! Snow sledding, winter photo zone, food zone and more! Winter best spots await you at The Maple Lane of True Love, Millennium Waterfall, Metasequoia Lane, Hut Bridge, Hyeonhorim White Birch Grove), etc.

2026 Winter Wonder Nami Island

December January February March

2 hrs from Seoul

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2025

5 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026

admission fee applies

(17:00-21:00 till 23:00 on Saturdays)

The biggest festival of lights in Korea! The annual Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm covers over 330,000 sqm and 30,000 lights, turning the snowy ground into a winter wonderland on sunset.

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2025

December January

Seoul

2025 Seoul Lantern Festival

12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

free admission

18:00 - 22:00

The 16th Seoul Lantern Festival will be held at Cheonggye Plaza and Cheonggyecheon Stream under the theme of 'SOUL LANTERN: Seoul, Playing with Light'. Enjoy over 200 different light sculptures and experiences. Santa Village will also come to Gwanghwamun Square.

2025 Seoul Lantern Festival

December January February

40 mins from Seoul

Snow Oz Park & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

24 Dec 2025 - Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Enjoy a fabulous Winter at Everland! Snow tubing at Everland on its Family Course (gentle slope, 90m), Racing Course (120m), Express Course (4-seater tube) & more!

Snow Oz Park & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

December January February

Seoul

Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land

27 Dec 2025 - Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Enjoy winter at Seoul Land with its 120m General Snow Sledding Course, 50m Children Snow Sledding Course, snow playground, pool smelt fishing, ice smelt fishing and ice sledding. Make fun memories with family and friends this winter at Seoul Land.

Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land

January February

4 hrs from Seoul

33rd Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival

31 Jan - 8 Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Take photos with the large-sized snow sculptures at the Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival! Take your pick on the variety of snow activities like snow sled, ice slide, igloo cafe, starlight festival, performances and more!

33rd Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival

January February

3 hrs from Seoul

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2026

9 Jan - 9 Feb 2026

admission fee applies

One of the top 3 winter festivals in Korea! Enjoy a variety of programs including ice/tent fishing, bare-hand fishing, snow sledding, snow rafting, etc this winter at Pyeongchang Trout Festival.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2026

January February

2.5 hrs from Seoul

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2026

10 Jan - 1 Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Experience ice fishing, lure fishing and bare-hand fishing at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. Wanna check out other winter activities like sledding, ice sleighing, ice soccer or ziplinine over the frozen water?

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2026

January February

3 hrs from Seoul

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival 2026

13 - 22 Feb 2026

admission fee applies

Selected as one of the top 12 cultural festivals in Korea, visitors can enjoy the snow land photo zone, ice sculpture park, snowman park and other activities at the festival venue, known as Alps of Korea with snow-covered landscape.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival 2026

January

3 hrs from Seoul

Inje Icefish Festival 2026

2026: TBA

free for fishing site & event hall

(ref: 17 - 26 Jan 2025 Cancelled)

A winter festival full of enjoyment from ice fishing to snow playgrounds in the open ice and snow fields. Activities include ATV experience, skating rink, ice sled, snow sleds, ice tournaments, food village and more.

Inje Icefish Festival 2026

January to December

2 hrs from Seoul

Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival

all year round

admission fee applies

Experience the romantic and amazing light display this winter at Herb Island Light Festival. Catch the fantastic view of buildings surrounded by colorful lights, Santa Village, photo zone and light tunnel.

Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

4.8★

skip the line with Q-Pass

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

4.6★

longest cable car in Korea!

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

5.0★

150m long bridge across valley

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

4.6★

per day data/total data option

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

4.7★

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Private Transfer: Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul (1-3 or more pax/car)

Private Transfer: Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul (1-3 or more pax/car)

4.7★

Myeongdong, Hongdae, etc

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

4.8★

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🏂 SEASONAL HOT PICKS🏂 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Vivaldi Park Ski Resort Day Ski Tour (Lesson, Ski Suits & Equipment)

Vivaldi Park Ski Resort Day Ski Tour (Lesson, Ski Suits & Equipment)

5 Dec - 8 Mar 2026

₩95,100

shuttle bus✦ski✦snowbard✦lesson

High1 Ski Resort: Snow World Winter Playground Day Tour (Lounge Services)

High1 Ski Resort: Snow World Winter Playground Day Tour (Lounge Services)

24 Dec - 28 Feb 2026

₩70,000

transfers✚gondola✚sled✚playground

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, Eobi Ice Valley & Nami Island Day Tour

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, Eobi Ice Valley & Nami Island Day Tour

22 Dec - 28 Feb 2026

₩52,600

sightseeing✦sled✦ski lesson

Eobi Ice Valley, Strawberry Picking, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour

Eobi Ice Valley, Strawberry Picking, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour

15 Dec - 13 Mar 2026

₩100,000

incl. Morning Calm Lighting Festival

Elysian Gangchon Ski & Glamping Experience (2D1N, Starlight Caravan)

Elysian Gangchon Ski & Glamping Experience (2D1N, Starlight Caravan)

6 Dec - 4 Mar 2026

₩193,300

transfers✚ski clothing✚gear✚lessons✚stay

Eobi Ice Valley, Alpaca World, Nami & Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival

Eobi Ice Valley, Alpaca World, Nami & Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival

15 Dec - 15 Mar 2026

₩101,200

experience Korea’s best winter fun!

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