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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.

June July August

1.5 hrs from Seoul

2026 Lotus Flower Cultural Festival @Semiwon Garden

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 27 Jun - 10 Aug 2025)

Semiwon Garden is particularly famous for its lotus flowers in summer. Enjoy over 50 kinds of lotus flowers in full bloom, events, performances and exhibition during the festival period.

2026 Lotus Flower Cultural Festival @Semiwon Garden

August

Seoul

2026 Hangang River Festival Summer

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 - 17 Aug 2025)

Enjoy the best of summer at the parks along Han River (e.g. Mangwon Hangang Park). Visitors can participate in any of the programs organised, from water sports, music picnic, movie night, starlight theatre to performances.

2026 Hangang River Festival Summer

September October

Seoul

2026 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 6 Sep - 18 Oct 2025, Drone Light Show 20:00 - 20:15)

Enjoy spectacular show put up by 1000 drones, lighting up the night sky of Seoul at Ttukseom Hangang Park's waterside stage. Dates for 2H2024: 28 Sep (Sat), 4 Oct (Fri), 9 Oct (Wed & PH), 26 Oct (Sat) & 2 Nov (Sat). Cultural Performance (17:00-20:00), Drone Light Show (20:00-20:15) & Cultural Performance (20:15-20:45).

2026 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

September

Seoul

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2026

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 19 - 21 Sep 2025)

Nature, Music & Love. The annual festival transforms Seoul Forest into a jazz haven, featuring an impressive array of performances from renowned artists. With the inclusions of designated pet-friendly zones, pet families can enjoy the concert with their furry friends.

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2026

September October November

Pocheon, Gyeonggi

2026 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 20 Sep - 3 Nov 2025)

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.

2026 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

September October

1.5 hrs from Seoul

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2026 @ Yangju Nari Farm

2026: TBA

admission fee applies (free during festival)

(ref: 26 - 28 Sep 2025 festival & 12 Sep - 26 Oct 2025 farm opening period)

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 2026 @ Yangju Nari Farm

October

Seoul

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026

3 Oct 2026

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 (line 5).

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026

October

40 mins from Seoul

63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival

4 - 11 Oct 2026

free admission

The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is a representative cultural tourism festival of Suwon with a history of over 60 years. Held against the backdrop UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong Fortress with a series of royal procession, parade, performances & experience programs.

63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival

September October

40 mins from Seoul

Suwon Media Art Festival @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 27 Sep - 12 Oct 2025, 19:00 - 22:00)

The popular Suwon Media Art Festival has been organised annually since 2021 with amazing media arts display and music, intertwined with stories of King Jeongjo. Visitors can also enjoy media arts in exhibition up close and interesting photo zones.

Suwon Media Art Festival @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

September October

Seoul

2026 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 28 Sep - 26 Oct 2025, Sunday, 13:00 - 21:00, vehicle control 11:00 - 23:00)

Experienced the unique charms of Hangang River at Jamsu Bridge (i.e. lower deck of Banpo Bridge) every autumn at Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul. Festival highlights include Silent DJ Party, eco-friendly food trucks, local farmers’ market, resting on beanbag chairs, etc.

2026 Car-Free Submersible Bridge Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival (2nd Half)

October

Seoul

2026 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 3 - 12 Oct 2025)

The largest laser art festival in Seoul! Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival will present a variety of world-class waterside media art with Han River as the background. Venue: Yeouido Hangang Park.

2026  Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

October

Seoul

Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 15 - 30 Oct 2025)

The annual Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival is held at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, walking distance from Insadong Shopping Street or 5 mins walk from Anguk Station. You can enjoy various beautiful chrysanthemum sculptures and cultural events during the festival.

Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival
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