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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

2 hrs from Seoul

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2025

5 Dec - 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 - 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

November December

35 mins from Seoul

Christmas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park

2025: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 29 Nov - 31 Dec 2024)

Enjoy Christmas Fantasy at Everland this winter with Bling Bling X-mas Parade, Very Merry! Santa Village, X-mas Photo Time and Magic in the Sky (fireworks).

Christmas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park

December January February

2 hrs from Seoul

2025 Winter Wonder Nami Island

2025-2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 1 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025)

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.

2025 Winter Wonder Nami Island

December January February

35 mins from Seoul

Wintertopia with MOOMIN & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

2025-2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 2 Dec 2024 - Feb 2025)

Enjoy a fabulous Wintertopia with MOOMIN at Everland! Snow tubing at Everland on its Family Course (gentle slope, 90m), Racing Course (120m) and Express Course (4-seater tube). Giant-sized Moomin & pandas, Nordic forest, Moomin train, Moomin multimedia show & more!

Wintertopia with MOOMIN & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

December January February

Seoul

Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land

2025-2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 14 Dec 2024 - Feb 2025)

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

December January

Seoul

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

2025-2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025, 23:00 - 1:00, Countdown performance & fireworks show cancelled)

Join in DPP's 2025 New Year countdown with artist performances, New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, Special media facade and New Year Wishes Message.

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

December Janurary

Seoul

New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony:
New Year's Festival @Bosingak Bell Pavilion

2025-2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025, Bell-ringing ceremony only)

At the stroke of midnight, a 30m-wide 'The Midnight Sun' will rise behind Bosingak Bell Pavilion in Jongno, Seoul. Mega events such as ringing the bell, colorful sound art and media performances will be held.

New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony:
New Year's Festival @Bosingak Bell Pavilion

December January

Seoul

2026 Sinchon Countdown Concert

2025-2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025,19:30 - 00:30 Cancelled)

Countdown to the New Year together at Sinchon! Enjoy the concert, food and entertainment.

2026 Sinchon Countdown Concert

January

Seoul

Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival 2026

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Jan 2025, 7:00 Cancelled)

Celebrate the well-being and happiness of the new year with the Seongdong-gu residents, including performances at the Octagonal Pavilion.

Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival 2026

January

Seoul

Ansan Sunrise Event 2026

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Jan 2025. meet at 6:30am, expected sunrise time at 7:47am Cancelled)

Have a memorable New Year Sunrise watching experience at Seodaemun-gu's Ansan Bongsudae, summit of Mt. Ansan and a relatively easier mountain to reach. Get rewarded with panoramic view of Seoul this new year.

Ansan Sunrise Event 2026

January February

2.5 hrs from Seoul

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2026

10 Jan - 2 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
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.

Max Out SEOUL: Must Visit Highlights Day Tour

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5.0★

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

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

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4.8★

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eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

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4.6★

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Chungju Lake Cruise, Cable Car & Cave Kayak Day Tour

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

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4.7★

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DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Majang Lake Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Majang Lake Suspension Bridge Day Tour

5.0★

220m long bridge by the lake

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

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4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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~ 30 Nov 2025

₩113,300

tasty organic Korean apples

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

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₩121,400

spectacular landscapes of Korea

Mt. Naejangsan from Seoul

Mt. Naejangsan from Seoul

27 Oct - 14 Nov 2025

₩64,800

optional drop off in Busan

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

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₩76,500

UNESCO Heritage Site

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

17 Sep - 28 Nov 2025

₩95,000

breathtaking autumn scenery

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

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₩85,300

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