TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (2025)

An UNESCO-listed annual Lantern Lighting Festival to celebrate Buddha's birthday. The festival is celebrated with its popular lantern parade, traditional lantern exhibition (@Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple), performances, etc.

One of the largest horticulture exhibitions in Korea with indoor exhibition, outdoor gardens and various experience programs. Located at Ilsan Lake Park and easily accessible on Seoul Metro within 10 mins walk.

Seoul Jazz Festa has been selected as a 'Seoul City Promising Festival' for 3 consecutive years from 2022-24. Visitors can enjoy various jazz performances from both local and international jazz musicians at Nodeul Island Live House and Lawn Yard in Seoul.

Enjoy spectacular show put up by 1000 drones, lighting up the night sky of Seoul Performance schedule for 1H2024: 27 Apr & 6, 11, 18, 25 May 2024 @Jamsil Hangang Park. 1 Jun 2024 @Ttukseom Hangang Park. Culture & Arts Performance 19:00 - 20:00.

HIPHOPPLAYA Festival is Korea's largest outdoor hip-hop festival. The festival will take place at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul with performances from local and international hip-hop artists.

Korea's only circus festival, Seoul Circus Festival will be held at Nodeul Island along Han River in Seoul. The festival features a variety of performances and special experience of the circus such as juggling, plate spinning and aerial circus. There are also movie screenings, parades, etc.

Experience the unique charms of Hangang River at Jamsu Bridge (i.e. lower deck of Banpo Bridge) at Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul. Festival highlights include Silent DJ Party, eco-friendly food trucks, local farmers’ market, resting on beanbag chairs, etc.

Create memories of the colorful spring days at the rapeseed flower field. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the annual festival includes experience programs (face painting) & performances.

Explore the different theme gardens at its 20,000 sqm rose garden and enjoy the various events (Rose Perfume Workshop, Rose Music Lighting Show, etc) held during the festival period.

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.

Held at Ttukseom Hangang Park, the Seoul International Garden Show will feature a variety of gardens that showcase the charm of Seoul and the beauty of the Han River. There are programs for you to learn, enjoy and experience the garden culture.

2024 Seoul Drum Festival with theme, 'DRUM MY SEOUL' will be held at the outdoor stage of Nodeulseom Island, located under the Hangangdaegyo Bridge in Yongsan. Enjoy high quality of performance by World's top drum artists.