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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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May June

Pocheon, GYEONGGI

2027 Lavender & Daisy Festival @Pocheon Herb Island

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 1 May 2026 ~)

Immerse in the fragrance of the lovely lavender field at this popular annual flower festival in Pocheon. Get a taste of the season-limited lavender latte & ice cream, explore herb island on a tractor wagon and hands-on experience programs (e.g. lavender candle making).

2027 Lavender & Daisy Festival @Pocheon Herb Island

May

Seoul

19th Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival 2027 @Jungnang Rose Park

2027: TBA

free admission

(ref: 15 - 23 May 2026)

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.

19th Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival 2027 @Jungnang Rose Park

May

Seoul

2027 Seoul Drum Festival @Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

2027: TBA

free admission

(ref: 16 - 17 May 2026)

2026 Seoul Drum Festival with theme, 'Drum, Dream, People' will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Enjoy high quality of performance by World's top drum artists.

2027 Seoul Drum Festival @Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

May

Seoul

19th Seoul Jazz Festival 2027 @Olympic Park

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 22 - 24 May 2026)

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.

19th Seoul Jazz Festival 2027 @Olympic Park

May June

35 mins from Seoul

Everland Rose Festival 2027

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 22 May - 21 Jun 2026)

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.

Everland Rose Festival 2027

May June

Seoul

2027 Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 30 May - 7 Jun 2026)

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.

2027 Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival

June

Seoul

The 4th MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival @Ttukseom Hangang Park

2027: TBA

participant fee applies

(ref: 5 - 7 Jun 2026, 9:00 - 21:00)

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.

The 4th MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival @Ttukseom Hangang Park

June

Seoul

2027 Seoul Park Music Festival @Olympic Park

2027: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 20 - 21 Jun 2026)

Enjoy the music festival at Olympic Park (88 Lawn, KSPO DOME) in Seoul with the largest picnic in town and performances from popular artists.
JAZZ ◆ POP ◆ ACOUSTIC ◆ INDIE ROCK ◆ R&B

2027 Seoul Park Music Festival @Olympic Park

June

Seoul

MyK FESTA @KINTEX & Sonoclam Goyang

2027: TBA

admission fee applies (for K-POP concert)

(ref: 25 - 28 Jun 2026)

MyK FESTA is a large festival celebrating Korean culture, hosted by The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival will bring together K-pop, traditional music, TV dramas, comics and K-food pop-up markets.

MyK FESTA @KINTEX & Sonoclam Goyang

May June

Gapyeong, GYEONGGI

2026 Hydrangea Festival @ The Garden of Morning Calm

30 May - 28 Jun 2026

admission fee applies

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One of Korea's major botanical gardens, The Garden of Morning Calm promotes the beauty of hydrangeas in their gorgeous summer garden in June and July.

2026 Hydrangea Festival @ The Garden of Morning Calm

June July August

1.5 hrs from Seoul

2026 Semiwon Lotus Culture Festival

26 Jun - 17 Aug 2026

admission fee applies

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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 Semiwon Lotus Culture Festival

June July August

35 mins from Seoul

Everland Water Festival

19 Jun - 30 Aug 2026

admission fee applies

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Korea's largest theme park, Everland runs its annual summer festival with water performances and adventures for visitors of all ages to beat the heat.

Everland Water Festival
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ 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)

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4.8★

skip the line with Q-Pass

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

4.7★

longest cable car in Korea!

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

5.0★

150m long bridge across valley

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection

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4.6★

per day data/total data option

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

4.9★

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)

4.7★

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

4.8★

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KORAIL KTX High-Speed Train - Instant eTicketing

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4.7★

book up to 3 mths in advance

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