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TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2025)

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.

June July August

1.5 hrs from Seoul

2025 Lotus Flower Cultural Festival @Semiwon Garden

27 Jun - 10 Aug 2025

admission fee applies

Semiwon Garden is particularly famous for its lotus flowers in summer. Enjoy over 50 kinds of lotus flowers in full bloom, events, performances and exhibition during the festival period.

2025 Lotus Flower Cultural Festival @Semiwon Garden

July

3.5 hrs from Seoul

2025 Daegu Chimac Festival

2 - 6 Jul 2025

free admission

Get to this exciting annual chicken and beer event held at Duryu Park, Daegu with the country's best artists of the year performing live throughout the day.

2025 Daegu Chimac Festival

July

Seoul

WATERBOMB Festival 2025 (Seoul)

4 - 6 Jul 2025

admission fee applies

Blast away the summer heat at this water dance music festival, WATERBOMB in Seoul. Enjoy live performances by trendy hip-hop artists, K-POP stars and explosive EDM from overseas DJs!

WATERBOMB Festival 2025 (Seoul)

July August

3 hrs from Seoul

Boryeong Mud Festival 2025

25 Jul - 10 Aug 2025

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!

Boryeong Mud Festival 2025

August

Incheon

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2025 @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

1 - 3 Aug 2025

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).

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2025 @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

August

Seoul

2025 Hangang River Festival Summer

1 - 17 Aug 2025

free admission

Enjoy the best of summer at the parks along Han River (e.g. Mangwon Hangang Park). Visitors can participate in any of the programs organised, from water sports, music picnic, movie night, starlight theatre to performances.

2025 Hangang River Festival Summer

August

Incheon

2025 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

22 - 30 Aug 2025

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).

2025 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

September

Seoul

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2025

19 - 21 Sep 2025

admission fee applies

Nature, Music & Love. The annual festival transforms Seoul Forest into a jazz haven, featuring an impressive array of performances from renowned artists. With the inclusions of designated pet-friendly zones, pet families can enjoy the concert with their furry friends.

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2025

September October

40 mins from Seoul

Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

27 Sep - 12 Oct 2025

free admission

(19:00 - 22:00)

The popular Cultural Heritage Media Art Show 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.

Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

October

Seoul

2025 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

3 - 12 Oct 2025

free admission

The largest laser art festival in Seoul! Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival will present a variety of world-class waterside media art with Han River as the background. Venue: Yeouido Hangang Park.

2025  Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

September October

Seoul

2025 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Sep - 27 Oct 2024, Sunday, 13:00 - 21:00, vehicle control 11:00 - 23:00)

Experienced the unique charms of Hangang River at Jamsu Bridge (i.e. lower deck of Banpo Bridge) every autumn at Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul. Festival highlights include Silent DJ Party, eco-friendly food trucks, local farmers’ market, resting on beanbag chairs, etc.

2025 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)

September October November

Pocheon, Gyeonggi

2025 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

2025: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 14 Sep - 10 Nov 2024)

A festival solely dedicated the immensely popular and insta-worthy Pink Muhly Grass in Autumn at Pocheon Herb Island. Match the Pink Muhly Grass field with their time-limited beautiful looking pink soft ice-cream.

2025 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival
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