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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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