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.
May
Seoul
2026 Seoul Drum Festival @Nodeulseom Island
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 10 - 11 May 2025)
2025 Seoul Drum Festival with theme, 'TOUCH MY SOUL' will be held at the outdoor stage of Nodeulseom Island, located under the Hangangdaegyo Bridge in Yongsan. Enjoy high quality of performance by World's top drum artists.
May
Seoul
2026 Han River Seorae Island Canola Flower Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 10 - 19 May 2024)
Create memories of the colorful spring days at the rapeseed flower field. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the annual festival includes experience programs (face painting) & performances.
May
Seoul
18th Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival 2026 @Jungnang Rose Park
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 16 - 18 May 2025)
A rose flower festival right in Seoul city, accessible on Seoul subway. View tens of millions of roses in bloom and a 5.15km Rose Tunnel. During festival period, visitors can enjoy various concerts, music party, fashion show, etc.
May June
35 mins from Seoul
Everland Rose Festival
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 16 May - 15 Jun 2025)
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Everland transforms its iconic Rose Festival into "Rose Garden Royal High Tea". Join in the whimsical celebration of 3 million roses of 720 varieties, fantastical storytelling and afternoon tea culture at Everland.
May June
Seoul
The 3rd MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival @Ttukseom Hangang Park
2026: TBA
participant fee applies
(ref: 30 May - 1 Jun 2025, 9:00 - 20:00)
MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival is a non-competitive sports festival along Han River at Ttukseom Hangang Park in Seoul. Participants can choose the triathlon courses based on their fitness level and complete the swimming, cycling and running components at their own pace over the three days.
May June
Seoul
18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026 @Olympic Park
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 30 May - 1 Jun 2025)
The 17th Seoul Jazz Festival will be held at 4 venues located in Seoul's Olympic Park. The 3 days live music performances will feature around 60 local and internationally-acclaimed artists.
May June
Seoul
2026 Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 31 May - 8 Jun 2025)
The Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival is a hot spot for taking beautiful pictures of roses in full bloom and memorable photos at the many fun photo zones! The festival offers a variety of programs such as rose garden painting on mini-canvas, magic performance, etc.
June
Seoul
MyK FESTA @Olympic Park
2026: TBA
admission fee applies (for K-POP concert)
(ref: 19 - 22 Jun 2025)
MyK FESTA is a large festival celebrating Korean culture, hosted by The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at Olympic Park (KSPO DOME & Handball Stadium) in Seoul. The festival will bring together K-pop, traditional music, TV dramas, comics and K-food pop-up markets.
June
4 hrs from Seoul
2026 Pohang International Fireworks Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 20 - 22 Jun 2025)
Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is one of the Top 3 firework festivals in Korea. Festival programs include the international fireworks show, light drone show, international fireworks contest, street parade, local market, etc.
June July August
35 mins from Seoul
2026 Summer Water Fun Festival @Everland
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 21 Jun - 25 Aug 2024)
Korea's largest theme park, Everland runs its annual summer festival with water performances, light shows, concert and many other game activities for visitors of all ages.
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.
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