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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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