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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

2026 Winter Wonder Nami Island

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.

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2026

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.

Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival

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.

2026 Seoul Lantern Festival

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!

Snow Oz Park & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

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.

Snow Fun Land @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.

New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony @Bosingak Bell Pavilion

December January

Seoul

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026, 23:00 - 00:30)

Join in DDP's 2025 New Year countdown with artist performances, New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, Special media facade and New Year Wishes Message.

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

December January

Seoul

2027 Sinchon Countdown Concert

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026, 22:00 - 00:30)

Countdown to the New Year together at Sinchon! Enjoy the concert, food and entertainment.

2027 Sinchon Countdown Concert

January

Seoul

2027 Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Jan 2026, 7:00)

Celebrate the well-being and happiness of the new year with the Seongdong-gu residents, including performances at the Octagonal Pavilion.

2027 Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival

January

Seoul

Ansan Sunrise Event 2027

2027: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Jan 2026, 6:30 - 8:30)

Have a memorable New Year Sunrise watching experience at Seodaemun-gu's Ansan Bongsudae, summit of Mt. Ansan and a relatively easier mountain to reach. Get rewarded with panoramic view of Seoul this new year.

Ansan Sunrise Event 2027

January February

3 hrs from Seoul

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2027

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 9 Jan - 9 Feb 2026)

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.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2027
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

βž₯ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

4.8β˜…

skip the line with Q-Pass

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

4.7β˜…

longest cable car in Korea!

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

5.0β˜…

150m long bridge across valley

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

4.6β˜…

per day data/total data option

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

4.9β˜…

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Private Transfer: Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul (1-3 or more pax/car)

Private Transfer: Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul (1-3 or more pax/car)

4.7β˜…

Myeongdong, Hongdae, etc

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

4.8β˜…

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket (Busan & other areas, 2-5 Days)

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket (Busan & other areas, 2-5 Days)

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🎷 SEASONAL HOT PICKS🎷 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

~ 27 Sep 2026

β‚©144,000

massive immersive performance space

INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL 2026

INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL 2026

31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026

β‚©55,000

enjoy powerful live music by the sea

2026 Asia Top Artist Festival Ticket in Seoul

2026 Asia Top Artist Festival Ticket in Seoul

19 - 20 Sep 2026

β‚©134,000

electrifying K-pop festival of the year!

Attack on Titan Exhibition FINAL in Seoul Ticket

Attack on Titan Exhibition FINAL in Seoul Ticket

~ 1 Nov 2026

β‚©26,000

mega exhibition with 200+ artworks

2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Concert Ticket & Transfer Package

2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Concert Ticket & Transfer Package

9 Aug 2026

β‚©369,000

The Ultimate K-POP Summer Festival

EDC Korea 2026 Ticket

EDC Korea 2026 Ticket

3 - 4 Oct 2026

β‚©270,000

Korea's largest electronic music festival

2026 KM Chart Awards Ticket in Seoul

2026 KM Chart Awards Ticket in Seoul

25 Jul 2026

β‚©150,000

experience the heartbeat of K-pop

WATERBOMB SOKCHO 2026 Ticket

WATERBOMB SOKCHO 2026 Ticket

22 Aug 2026

β‚©103,000

high-energy K-pop & water cannon blasts

[UNESCO] Pocheon Highlights Tour: Pink Sand, Y-Bridge & Art Valley

[UNESCO] Pocheon Highlights Tour: Pink Sand, Y-Bridge & Art Valley

β‚©74,000

incl. round trip monorail

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