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TOP 70 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (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.
November to March
Seoul
Twinkle Miracle Winter with Teenieping @Lotte World Adventure Seoul
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 25 Nov 2025 - 26 Mar 2026)
Experience a magical show at the sparkling Lotte World this winter with dazzling Christmas parade, performances, Crystal Snow Gate, Twinkle Winter Village, Miracle Snow Road, Teenieping photo zone & more.
November December
40 mins from Seoul
The Everland of Oz: X'Mas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 28 Nov - 31 Dec 2025)
Usher in the holiday season with Everland's Christmas-themed festival, "The Everland of Oz: X-Mas Fantasy". Programs include Christmas parade featuring Santa & Rudolph, Very Merry Santa Village performances, Christmas-themed Emerald City photo zone & more.
December January February
2 hrs from Seoul
2026 Winter Wonder Nami Island
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026)
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 March
2 hrs from Seoul
Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2026
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 5 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026, 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.
January to December
2 hrs from Seoul
Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival
all year round
admission fee applies
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.
December January
Seoul
2026 Seoul Lantern Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, 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
40 mins from Seoul
Snow Oz Park & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 24 Dec 2025 - Feb 2026)
Enjoy a fabulous Winter at Everland! Snow tubing at Everland on its Family Course (gentle slope, 90m), Racing Course (120m), Express Course (4-seater tube) & more!
December January February
Seoul
Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 27 Dec 2025 - Feb 2026)
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.
December Janurary
Seoul
New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony @Bosingak Bell Pavilion
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026, 22:50 - 00:20)
The annual New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony at Bosingak Bell Pavilion (Jongno, SEOUL) features a variety of performances to the historic bell ringing 33 times on midnight, signifying the wishes for peace and good fortune for the new year.
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