TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2025)
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 November
Pocheon, Gyeonggi
2025 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival
20 Sep - 3 Nov 2025
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.
October
Seoul
Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival
15 - 30 Oct 2025
free admission
The annual Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival is held at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, walking distance from Insadong Shopping Street or 5 mins walk from Anguk Station. You can enjoy various beautiful chrysanthemum sculptures and cultural events during the festival.
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 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
Seoul
2025 Seoul Lantern Festival
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025, 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
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.
October to February
Seoul
Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 25 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025)
Lights, light sculptures & photo zones.
26-27 Oct 2024 (12:00-20:00): Experience Programs & Food Trucks
26 Oct-24 Nov 2024 (every weekends): Busking, Magic Shows, Bubble Shows, Breakdancing (17:00-19:00) & Flea Market (12:00-20:00)
January to December
2 hrs from Seoul
Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival
2025-2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: all year round)
Experience the romantic and amazing light display this winter at Herb Island Light Festival. Catch the fantastic view of buildings surrounded by colorful lights, Santa Village, photo zone and light tunnel.
October
Seoul
2025 Seoul International Dance Festival in Tank
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 1 - 6 Oct 2024)
Seoul International Dance Festival is held at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Dance enthusiasts, both professionals and the general public can interact and connect through dance. The festival will also offer dance classes to the public.
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.
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