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TOP 52 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2023)

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 missed 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

2023 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show

8 Sep - 27 Oct 2023

free admission

every Friday, 19:00-20:40

Enjoy spectacular show put up by 1000 drones, lighting up the night sky of Seoul at Ttukseom Hangang Park's waterside stage. Performance schedule for October: 1 Oct, 6 Oct, 13 Oct & 27 Oct 2023.

2023 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show

September October

Pocheon, Gyeonggi

2023 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

11 Sep - 9 Nov 2023

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.

2023 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

September

1.5 hrs from Seoul

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2023 @ Yangju Nari Farm

18-24 Sep 2023 (festival week)

admission fee applies, 9:00-18:00

farm opens: 1 Sep - 20 Oct 2023

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 2023 @ Yangju Nari Farm

September October

1.5 hrs from Seoul

Fall Rose Festival @Everland

27 Sep - 22 Oct 2023

admission fee applies

Step into the Rose Garden full of roses and flowers. Visit Fubao Rose Theme Zone where 'Fubao Rose' was specially developed for Everland's Star Panda, FUBAO. Make fun memories with Fubao before its return to China in spring 2024.

Fall Rose Festival @Everland

October

Seoul

Myeongdong Beer Festival

6-8 Oct 2023 (13:00-22:00)

free admission

Noon Square @Myeongdong

Come and join in this cool autumn beer festival at Myeongdong with a variety of beer and street food! 💡Noon Square @Myeongdong is located across the road from Lotte Young Plaza.

Myeongdong Beer Festival

October

Seoul

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2023

7 Oct 2023

free admission

Korea’s best fireworks festival is hosted by Hanwha Group since 2000 as an act of contributing to society. The fireworks show is located at Yeouido Hangang Park, 243m from exit 3 of Yeouinaru Station.

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2023

October

Seoul

Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2023 @ Haneul Park

14-20 Oct 2023

free admission, 10:00-22:00

night lighting show 19:00 - 21:00

With the Pampas grass in full bloom, the sky park is opened till late (22:00) once a year and includes a variety of events and performances during the festival period.

Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2023 @ Haneul Park

October

Seoul

Seorae Island Buckwheat Flower Festival 2023

2023: TBA

free admission

(ref> 2021-22: No event | 2020: 10-11 Oct, Cancelled)

Walk in the sea of white buckwheat flowers in full bloom at Han River Seorae Island, Banpo Hangang Park. Enjoy festival activities like photo zones, experience programs and performances.

Seorae Island Buckwheat Flower Festival 2023

October November

Seoul

2023 Seokchon Lake Foliage Festival

2023: TBA

free admission

(ref> 2021-22: No event | 2020: 30 Oct - 6 Nov)

Celebrate autumn with the festival's theme, "Colors of Hope in 2020". Enjoy the scenic autumn trails, photo zone, night lighting & performances.

2023 Seokchon Lake Foliage Festival

November

Seoul

2023 Seoul Kimchi Festival @ Seoul Plaza

2023: TBA

free admission

(ref> 2020-22: Cancelled | 2019: 1-3 Nov)

Experience Kimchi making with over 3,500 people using 65 tons of Kimchi ingredients. Get to know everything on this famous Korea's National dish. kimchi and explore the Kimchi Market at the Seoul Kimchi Festival.

2023 Seoul Kimchi Festival @ Seoul Plaza

November to March

Seoul

Seoul Land Winter Festival Luna Happy Holidays 2023-2024

2023: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref> 26 Nov 2022 - 1 Mar 2023)

Impressive illumination, snow fun park (120m long snow shedding slope, snow playground, ice & smelt fishing), music performances, 3D laser show & more exciting activities this winter at Seoul Land Winter Festival.

Seoul Land Winter Festival Luna Happy Holidays 2023-2024

December to March

2 hrs from Seoul

Pinocchio & The Little Prince Starlight Festival

2023: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref> 2 Dec 2022 - 5 Mar 2023)

This French village and a top filming location for Korean dramas lights up beautifully in winter, creating a fairytale atmosphere with its pastel colour buildings.

Pinocchio & The Little Prince Starlight Festival
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