TOP 66 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2025 - 2026)
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.
January February
3 hrs from Seoul
Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2026
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 3 Jan - 2 Feb 2025)
One of the top 3 winter festivals in Korea! Enjoy a variety of programs including ice/tent fishing, bare-hand fishing, snow sledding, snow rafting, etc this winter at Pyeongchang Trout Festival.
January
3 hrs from Seoul
Inje Icefish Festival 2026
2026: TBA
free for fishing site & event hall
(ref: 17 - 26 Jan 2025 Cancelled)
A winter festival full of enjoyment from ice fishing to snow playgrounds in the open ice and snow fields. Activities include ATV experience, skating rink, ice sled, snow sleds, ice tournaments, food village and more.
January February
3 hrs from Seoul
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival 2026
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 24 Jan - 2 Feb 2025)
Selected as one of the top 12 cultural festivals in Korea, visitors can enjoy the snow land photo zone, ice sculpture park, snowman park and other activities at the festival venue, known as Alps of Korea with snow-covered landscape.
February
4 hrs from Seoul
32nd Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 7 - 16 February 2025)
Take photos with the large-sized snow sculptures at the Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival! Take your pick on the variety of snow activities like snow sled, ice slide, igloo cafe, starlight festival, performances and more!
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.
March April May June
35 mins from Seoul
Everland Flower Carnival with Sanrio Characters
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 21 Mar - 15 Jun 2025, Rose Festival: 16 May - 15 Jun 2025)
Enjoy the season of gorgeous flowers with cute Sanrio characters at Everland, Korea's largest theme park. Close to 100 different varieties of spring flowers, including roses, plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, 1.2 million tulips and daffodils.
March
Seoul
Eungbongsan Mountain Forsythia Festival 2026
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 26 - 30 Mar 2025)
Marvel at the Yellow Forsythia in full bloom at Eungbongsan Mountain with gorgeous view of Han River and trains from the mountain. Fun activities, live concert and performances will be held during the spring festival.
March April
Changwon, Gyeongsangnam
The 64nd Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 28 Mar - 6 Apr 2025)
Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival is the biggest spring festival in Korea with over 360,000 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms at the famous Yeojwacheon Stream, Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, etc.
March April
1 hr from Seoul
Hwadam Botanic Garden Spring Daffodil Festival
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 28 Mar - 30 Apr 2025)
Hwadam Botanic Garden (/Hwadam Forest) is a 'Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Korea' with scenic monorail rides in the ecological park. In spring, it held its popular Daffodil Festival. Other spring flowers in bloom include Cherry Blossoms and Azaleas.
April
Seoul
8th Yangjaecheon Cherry Blossom & Lantern Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 3 - 27 Apr 2025)
A great local cherry blossoms hideout, away from the mainstream tourists. Walk on the well-paved road from Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station (exit 1), along the beautiful Yangjaecheon Stream and ending at Dogok Station (or earlier at Maebong Station).
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