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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.
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.
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.
January February
2.5 hrs from Seoul
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2027
2027: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 10 Jan - 1 Feb 2026)
Experience ice fishing, lure fishing and bare-hand fishing at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. Wanna check out other winter activities like sledding, ice sleighing, ice soccer or ziplinine over the frozen water?
January
3 hrs from Seoul
Inje Icefish Festival 2027
2027: TBA
free for fishing site & event hall
(ref: 2026 Cancelled / 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
4 hrs from Seoul
34th Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
2027: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 31 Jan - 8 Feb 2026)
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 February
3 hrs from Seoul
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival 2027
2027: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 13 - 22 Feb 2026)
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.
March
Gyeongju
2027 Gyeongju Daereungwon Stone Wall Festival
2027: TBA
free admission
(ref: 27 - 29 Mar 2026, 13:00 - 22:00
Daereungwon Stone Wall Road Festival (formerly Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival) is the representative spring festival in Gyeongju. The road is known for its beautiful cherry blossom tunnel in Spring. There will be performances, food stalls, flea market, night light shows, etc.
March April
Changwon, Gyeongsangnam
The 65th Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival
2027: TBA
free admission
(ref: 27 Mar - 5 Apr 2026)
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.
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