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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.

2024  Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

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!

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2024 @ Yangju Nari Farm

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.

2024 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

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.

Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

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).

2024 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

October

Seoul

2024 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

4 - 13 Oct 2024

free admission

The largest laser art festival in Seoul! Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival will present a variety of world-class waterside media art with Han River as the background. Venue: Yeouido Hangang Park.

2024  Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

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!

Garak Oktoberfest Camping Festival

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.

Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2024 @ Haneul Park

October

Seoul

2024 Seoul Forest Fall Festival

2024: TBA

free admission

(ref> 14-15 Oct 2023)

Enjoy the romance of fall at Seoul Forest Fall Festival! With the beautiful autumn scenery, a variety of performances, exhibitions, experiences and forest libraries will be held at Seoul Forest Fall Festival.

2024 Seoul Forest Fall Festival

October November

Seoul

2024 Seokchon Lake Songpa Trail & Maple Leaf Festival

2024: TBA

free admission

(ref> 29 Oct - 7 Nov 2021)

Celebrate autumn at Seokchon Lake Foliage Festival. Enjoy the scenic autumn trails, photo zone, night lighting & performances.

2024 Seokchon Lake Songpa Trail & Maple Leaf Festival

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.

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2024-2025

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.

Seoul Land Happy New Winter & Merry Santaland!
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.

Seoul Zoo Ticket & Scenic Sky Lift Rides (across Lake / top of Zoo)

Seoul Zoo Ticket & Scenic Sky Lift Rides (across Lake / top of Zoo)

4.6★

Korea's largest zoo

Nami Island, Alpaca World & Chuncheon King Canoeing Day Tour

Nami Island, Alpaca World & Chuncheon King Canoeing Day Tour

4.7★

Top 100 Must-Visit Spots

Seoul Tram Night Tour (Cheonggyecheon, City Hall, Blue House, Gwanghwamun)

Seoul Tram Night Tour (Cheonggyecheon, City Hall, Blue House, Gwanghwamun)

5.0★

fresh travel vibe!

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection (Data only)

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection (Data only)

4.7★

per day data/total data option

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

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

4.9★

220m long bridge by the lake

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)

4.6★

Myeongdong, Hongdae, etc

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

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

4.8★

a large amusement park & zoo!

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

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

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🍁 SEASONAL HOT PICKS🍁 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

25 Oct - 10 Nov 2024

₩63,200

one of Korea's most beautiful parks in autumn

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

Oct - 30 Nov 2024

₩85,000

UNESCO Heritage Site

Naejangsan National Park & Jeonju Hanok Village Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park & Jeonju Hanok Village Day Tour

1 - 13 Nov 2024

₩80,000

autumn foliage & traditional village tour

UNESCO Hantan Canyon, Goseokjeong Flower Garden & Nari Park Day Tour

UNESCO Hantan Canyon, Goseokjeong Flower Garden & Nari Park Day Tour

Oct - 1 Nov 2024

₩68,000

walk along UNESCO Hantan River

Seoraksan National Park Maple Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park Maple Day Tour

15 Oct - 8 Nov 2024

₩50,800

famous autumn scenery

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

2 Sep - 28 Nov 2024

₩85,800

pink mullies bloom only in fall

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