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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.
November December
Chuncheon, GYEONGGI
MERRY BRICKSMAS @LEGOLAND Korea Resort
21 Nov - 25 Dec 2025
admission fee applies
Fill this Christmas with fun at LEGOLAND Resort Korea from fun performance with Rudolph to Santa's secret event full of surprise gifts! A special Christmas moment where the whole family becomes the main character!
December January February March
Seoul
Twinkle Miracle Winter with Teenieping @Lotte World Adventure Seoul
25 Nov 2025 - 26 Mar 2026
admission fee applies
Experience a magical show at the sparkling Lotte World this winter with dazzling Christmas parade, performances, Crystal Snow Gate, Twinkle Winter Village, Miracle Snow Road, Teenieping photo zone & more.
November December
40 mins from Seoul
The Everland of Oz: X'Mas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park
28 Nov - 31 Dec 2025
admission fee applies
Usher in the holiday season with Everland's Christmas-themed festival, "The Everland of Oz: X-Mas Fantasy". Programs include Christmas parade featuring Santa & Rudolph, Very Merry Santa Village performances, Christmas-themed Emerald City photo zone & more.
November December
Seoul
Christmas in SeoulLand @Seoul Grand Park
mid Nov - Dec 2026
admission fee applies
Experience Christmas filled with sparkling lights and endless fun at Seoul Land. There are giant Christmas Tree photo zone, Holly's Christmas Market, Fire Pit Experience (marshmallows, rice cakes), Christmas performances, magical media art, dazzling light show and more.
December January February
2 hrs from Seoul
2026 Winter Wonder Nami Island
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
admission fee applies
Enjoy a series of winter activities at Nami Island this winter! Snow sledding, winter photo zone, food zone and more! Winter best spots await you at The Maple Lane of True Love, Millennium Waterfall, Metasequoia Lane, Hut Bridge, Hyeonhorim White Birch Grove), etc.
December January February March
2 hrs from Seoul
Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2025
5 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026
admission fee applies
(17:00-21:00 till 23:00 on Saturdays)
The biggest festival of lights in Korea! The annual Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm covers over 330,000 sqm and 30,000 lights, turning the snowy ground into a winter wonderland on sunset.
December January
Seoul
2025 Seoul Lantern Festival
12 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
free admission
18:00 - 22:00
The 16th Seoul Lantern Festival will be held at Cheonggye Plaza and Cheonggyecheon Stream under the theme of 'SOUL LANTERN: Seoul, Playing with Light'. Enjoy over 200 different light sculptures and experiences. Santa Village will also come to Gwanghwamun Square.
December January February
Seoul
Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land
2025-2026: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 14 Dec 2024 - Feb 2025)
Enjoy winter at Seoul Land with its 120m General Snow Sledding Course, 50m Children Snow Sledding Course, snow playground, pool smelt fishing, ice smelt fishing and ice sledding. Make fun memories with family and friends this winter at Seoul Land.
December January
Seoul
Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025, 23:00 - 1:00, Countdown performance & fireworks show cancelled)
Join in DDP's 2025 New Year countdown with artist performances, New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, Special media facade and New Year Wishes Message.
December Janurary
Seoul
New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony:
New Year's Festival @Bosingak Bell Pavilion
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025, Bell-ringing ceremony only)
At the stroke of midnight, a 30m-wide 'The Midnight Sun' will rise behind Bosingak Bell Pavilion in Jongno, Seoul. Mega events such as ringing the bell, colorful sound art and media performances will be held.
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