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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.

June July August

35 mins from Seoul

Everland Water Festival

19 Jun - 30 Aug 2026

admission fee applies

Korea's largest theme park, Everland runs its annual summer festival with water performances and adventures for visitors of all ages to beat the heat.

Everland Water Festival

June July August

1.5 hrs from Seoul

2026 Semiwon Lotus Culture Festival

26 Jun - 17 Aug 2026

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.

2026 Semiwon Lotus Culture Festival

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!

Boryeong Mud Festival 2026

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).

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2026 @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

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).

2026 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park

September

Seoul

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026

5 Sep 2026

free admission

Korea’s best fireworks festival is hosted by Hanwha Group since 2000 as an act of contributing to society. The fireworks show is located at Yeouido Hangang Park, 243m from exit 3 of Yeouinaru Station (line 5).

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026

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.

2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Festival

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.

63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival

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).

2026 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

September October November

Pocheon, Gyeonggi

2026 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 20 Sep - 3 Nov 2025)

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.

2026 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

September October

1.5 hrs from Seoul

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2026 @ Yangju Nari Farm

2026: TBA

admission fee applies (free during festival)

(ref: 26 - 28 Sep 2025 festival & 12 Sep - 26 Oct 2025 farm opening period)

Enjoy the largest Red Clover (flower) field in the country and the immensely popular Pink Muhly Grass and Kochia Scoparia fields from Sep to Oct at Yangju Nari Park!

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2026 @ Yangju Nari Farm

September October

Seoul

2026 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 28 Sep - 26 Oct 2025, 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.

2026 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)
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

4.7★

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

4.9★

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★

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket (Busan & other areas, 2-5 Days)

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket (Busan & other areas, 2-5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🎷 SEASONAL HOT PICKS🎷 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

~ 27 Sep 2026

₩144,000

massive immersive performance space

2026 Asia Top Artist Festival Ticket in Seoul

2026 Asia Top Artist Festival Ticket in Seoul

19 - 20 Sep 2026

₩134,000

electrifying K-pop festival of the year!

2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Concert Ticket & Transfer Package

2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Concert Ticket & Transfer Package

9 Aug 2026

₩369,000

The Ultimate K-POP Summer Festival

EDC Korea 2026 Ticket

EDC Korea 2026 Ticket

3 - 4 Oct 2026

₩270,000

Korea's largest electronic music festival

WATERBOMB SOKCHO 2026 Ticket

WATERBOMB SOKCHO 2026 Ticket

22 Aug 2026

₩103,000

high-energy K-pop & water cannon blasts

[UNESCO] Pocheon Highlights Tour: Pink Sand, Y-Bridge & Art Valley

[UNESCO] Pocheon Highlights Tour: Pink Sand, Y-Bridge & Art Valley

₩74,000

incl. round trip monorail

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