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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.
April May June
Seoul
2026 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (1st Half)
10 Apr - 5 Jun 2026
free admission
10 Apr, 25 Apr, 5 May, 16 May & 5 Jun, Drone Light Show 20:30 - 20:45
Enjoy spectacular show put up by 1,200 - 2,000 drones, lighting up the night sky of Seoul at Ttukseom Hangang Park/Yeouido Hangang Park/Jamsil Hangang Park. Cultural and artistic performances will also be held before and after the drone show, 19:30 - 20:30 (Part 1) & 20:55 - 21:25 (Part 2).
April May
Seoul
Lotus Lantern Festival 2026 (Yeondeunghoe)
22 Apr - 25 May 2026
free admission
Lantern Parade: 16 May, 7-9.30pm, Lantern Exhibition: 8-25 May
An UNESCO-listed annual Lantern Lighting Festival to celebrate Buddha's birthday. The festival is celebrated with its popular lantern parade, traditional lantern exhibition (@Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple), performances, etc.
April May June
Seoul
2026 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (1st Half)
26 Apr - 14 Jun 2026
free admission
29 Apr (7:00-9:00, 11:00-18:00), 3 May - 14 Jun (13:00 - 21:00, Sunday)
Experience the unique charms of Hangang River at Jamsu Bridge (i.e. lower deck of Banpo Bridge) at Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul. Festival highlights include eco-friendly food trucks, local farmers’ market, flea market, picnic healing zones, photo zones & weekly special programs.
May June
Pocheon, GYEONGGI
2026 Lavender & Daisy Festival @Pocheon Herb Island
1 May 2026 ~
admission fee applies
Immerse in the fragrance of the lovely lavender field at this popular annual flower festival in Pocheon. Get a taste of the season-limited lavender latte & ice cream, explore herb island on a tractor wagon and hands-on experience programs (e.g. lavender candle making).
May
Seoul
18th Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival 2026 @Jungnang Rose Park
15 - 23 May 2026
free admission
A rose flower festival right in Seoul city, accessible on Seoul subway. View tens of millions of roses in bloom and a 5.15km Rose Tunnel. During festival period, visitors can enjoy various concerts, music party, fashion show, etc.
May June
35 mins from Seoul
Everland Rose Festival 2026
22 May - 21 Jun 2026
admission fee applies
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Everland transforms its iconic Rose Festival into "Rose Garden Royal High Tea". Join in the whimsical celebration of 3 million roses of 720 varieties, fantastical storytelling and afternoon tea culture at Everland.
May June
Seoul
2026 Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival
30 May - 7 Jun 2026
admission fee applies
The Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival is a hot spot for taking beautiful pictures of roses in full bloom and memorable photos at the many fun photo zones! The festival offers a variety of programs such as rose garden painting on mini-canvas, magic performance, etc.
June
Seoul
The 3rd MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival @Ttukseom Hangang Park
5 - 7 Jun 2026
participant fee applies
9:00 - 21:00
MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival is a non-competitive sports festival along Han River at Ttukseom Hangang Park in Seoul. Participants can choose the triathlon courses based on their fitness level and complete the swimming, cycling and running components at their own pace over the three days.
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