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.
July August
3 hrs from Seoul
Boryeong Mud Festival 2026
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 25 Jul - 10 Aug 2025)
Join in the exciting mud experience with people around the world. Get 'treated' with its nutrients-rich mud at Mud Slides, Giant Mud Bath & other activities. Have an unforgettable 'dirty' memory of Boryeong!
August
Incheon
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2026 @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park
2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 1 - 3 Aug 2025)
The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, held every summer in August with performances from popular bands from home and abroad. Located at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon. Short walk from Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station (Incheon Line 1, exit 4).
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.
August
Incheon
2026 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 22 - 30 Aug 2025)
Enjoy free live performances and fireworks at Songdo Beer Festival in Incheon! Beat the summer heat with line-up of domestic/foreign famous cold beers and food. Walking distance (550m) from Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station (Incheon Line 1, exit 4).
September October
Seoul
2025 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).
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.
September October November
Pocheon, Gyeonggi
2025 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.
September October
1.5 hrs from Seoul
Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2025 @ 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!
September
Seoul
Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 27 Sep 2025)
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).
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