TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2024 - 2025)
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 January February March
2 hrs from Seoul
Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2024-2025
1 Dec 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
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
2024 Seoul Lantern Festival
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
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
2 hrs from Seoul
2025 Winter Wonder Nami Island
1 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025
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
35 mins from Seoul
Wintertopia with MOOMIN & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park
2 Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
admission fee applies
Enjoy a fabulous Wintertopia with MOOMIN at Everland! Snow tubing at Everland on its Family Course (gentle slope, 90m), Racing Course (120m) and Express Course (4-seater tube). Giant-sized Moomin & pandas, Nordic forest, Moomin train, Moomin multimedia show & more!
December January February
3 hrs from Seoul
Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2024-2025
27 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025
admission fee applies
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.
December January February
Seoul
Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land
14 Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
admission fee applies
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 Janurary
Seoul
New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony:
New Year's Festival @Bosingak Bell Pavilion
31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
free admission
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.
January to December
2 hrs from Seoul
Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival
all year round
admission fee applies
Experience the romantic and amazing light display this winter at Herb Island Light Festival. Catch the fantastic view of buildings surrounded by colorful lights, Santa Village, photo zone and light tunnel.
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