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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.

November December

35 mins from Seoul

Christmas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park

29 Nov - 31 Dec 2024

admission fee applies

Enjoy Christmas Fantasy at Everland this winter with Bling Bling X-mas Parade, Very Merry! Santa Village, X-mas Photo Time and Magic in the Sky (fireworks).

Christmas Fantasy @Everland Theme Park

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.

Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 2024-2025

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.

2024 Seoul Lantern Festival

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.

2025 Winter Wonder Nami Island

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!

Wintertopia with MOOMIN & Snow Buster @Everland Theme Park

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.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2024-2025

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.

Snow Fun Land @Seoul Land

December January

Seoul

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025

free admission

23:00 - 1:00

Join in DPP's 2025 New Year countdown with artist performances, New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, Special media facade and New Year Wishes Message.

Seoul Light DDP: New Year's Countdown

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.

New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony:
New Year's Festival @Bosingak Bell Pavilion

December January

Seoul

2025 Sinchon Countdown Concert

31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025

free admission

19:30 - 00:30

Countdown to the New Year together at Sinchon! Enjoy the concert, food and entertainment.

2025 Sinchon Countdown Concert

January

Seoul

Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival 2025

1 Jan 2025, 7:00

free admission

Celebrate the well-being and happiness of the new year with the Seongdong-gu residents, including performances at the Octagonal Pavilion.

Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival 2025

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.

Pocheon Herb Island Lighting 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.

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift + Seoul Zoo

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift + Seoul Zoo

4.6★

best of Seoul Grand Park!

Lovely Runner Suwon Tour (Starfield Library, Fortress, Palace & Chicken Street)

Lovely Runner Suwon Tour (Starfield Library, Fortress, Palace & Chicken Street)

4.9★

iconic 'Lovely Runner' locations

Max Out SEOUL: Must Visit Highlights Day Tour

Max Out SEOUL: Must Visit Highlights Day Tour

5.0★

visit all 9 hottest spots in Seoul

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection (Data only)

eSIM South Korea with high-speed & stable Internet connection (Data only)

4.7★

per day data/total data option

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

4.8★

a large amusement park & zoo!

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

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Majang Lake Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Majang Lake Suspension Bridge Day Tour

4.9★

220m long bridge by the lake

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🎄 SEASONAL HOT PICKS🎄 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Vivaldi Park Ski World & Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour

Vivaldi Park Ski World & Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour

20 Dec - 5 Mar 2025

₩66,400

gondola✚Snowy Land✦ski✦lift pass

Cheongyang Ice Festival, Strawberry Picking & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

Cheongyang Ice Festival, Strawberry Picking & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

23 Dec - 13 Feb 2025

₩73,500

optional winter activities (e.g. snow sledding)

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, Eobi Ice Valley & Nami Island Day Tour

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, Eobi Ice Valley & Nami Island Day Tour

16 Dec - 28 Feb 2025

₩61,400

sightseeing✦sled✦ski lesson

Eobi Ice Valley, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Eobi Ice Valley, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

16 Dec - 11 Mar 2025

₩71,800

incl. Morning Calm Lighting Festival

Yongpyong Ski Resort (Balwangsan Cable Car) & Samyang Ranch Day Tour

Yongpyong Ski Resort (Balwangsan Cable Car) & Samyang Ranch Day Tour

3 Dec - 20 Feb 2025

₩85,300

longest cable car to Balwangsan's peak

Maebawi Ice Wall & Snow Wondae-ri Birch Forest Day Tour

Maebawi Ice Wall & Snow Wondae-ri Birch Forest Day Tour

18 Dec - 21 Feb 2025

₩62,500

a hidden winter treasure!

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