TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2024)
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.
September October
Seoul
2024 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
1 Sep - 27 Oct 2024, Sunday, 13:00 - 21:00
free admission
(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.
September October
1.5 hrs from Seoul
Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2024 @ Yangju Nari Farm
4 Sep - 20 Oct 2024 (farm opening period)
admission fee applies (free during festival)
27 - 29 Sep 2024 (festival)
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!
September October
Pocheon, Gyeonggi
2024 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival
14 Sep - 10 Nov 2024
admission fee applies
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.
September October
40 mins from Seoul
Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
28 Sep - 20 Oct 2024, 19:00 - 22:00
free admission
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.
September October November
Seoul
2024 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)
28 Sep - 2 Nov 2024
free admission
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).
October
Seoul
Garak Oktoberfest Camping Festival
10 - 12 Oct 2024
free admission
12:00 - 20:30
Garak Oktoberfest is an outdoor rooftop festival held at the Sky Park (3F) of Garak Market in Seoul. Enjoy romantic camping, craft beer, BBQ, Flower Stand Festival, photo zone, DJ dedication event, busking, hip-hop crew performance and more!
October
Seoul
Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2024 @ Haneul Park
19 - 25 Oct 2024
free admission, 9:00-21:00
Music lighting show 19:00, 20:00 & 20:45
With the Pampas grass in full bloom, the sky park is opened till late once a year and includes a variety of events and performances during the festival period.
December January February March
2 hrs from Seoul
Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2024-2025
1 Dec 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
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 February March
Seoul
Seoul Land Happy New Winter & Merry Santaland!
2024: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref> 1 Dec 2023 - Mar 2024)
Impressive illumination, snow fun park (120m long snow sledding slope, snow playground, ice & smelt fishing), music performances, 3D laser show & more exciting activities this winter at Seoul Land Winter Festival.
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