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TOP 58 Festivals in & from Seoul, Korea (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.

August

Incheon

2025 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park, INCHEON

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref>23 - 31 Aug 2024)

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 Subway Line 1, exit 4).

2025 Songdo Beer Festival @Songdo Moonlight Festival Park, INCHEON

September

Seoul

The 16th INK Incheon K-POP Concert

2025: TBA

free, ticket reservation required

(ref: 7 Sep 2024)

Held annually since 2009, Incheon K-POP Concert is Korea's representative K-POP festival featuring top K-pop artists. Location: Incheon Munhak Stadium. Direction: Munhak Stadium Station (Exit 2, Incheon Subway Line 1).

The 16th INK Incheon K-POP Concert

September October

Seoul

2025 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 Sep - 27 Oct 2024, Sunday, 13:00 - 21:00, vehicle control 11:00 - 23:00)

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

2025  Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

September October November

Pocheon, Gyeonggi

2025 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

2025: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 14 Sep - 10 Nov 2024)

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.

2025 Herb Island Pink Muhly Festival

September October

1.5 hrs from Seoul

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2025 @ Yangju Nari Farm

2025: TBA

admission fee applies (free during festival)

(ref: 27 - 29 Sep 2024 festival, 4 Sep - 20 Oct 2024 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!

Yangju Cheonilhong Festival 2025 @ Yangju Nari Farm

September October

40 mins from Seoul

Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 28 Sep - 20 Oct 2024, 19:00 - 22:00)

The popular Cultural Heritage Media Art Show has been organised annually since 2021 with amazing media arts display and music, intertwined with stories of King Jeongjo. Visitors can also enjoy media arts in exhibition up close and interesting photo zones.

Cultural Heritage Media Art Show @Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

September October November

Seoul

2025 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 28 Sep - 2 Nov 2024, 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).

2025 Han River Light Performance Drone Light Show (2nd Half)

October

Seoul

2025 Seoul International Dance Festival in Tank

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 - 6 Oct 2024)

Seoul International Dance Festival is held at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Dance enthusiasts, both professionals and the general public can interact and connect through dance. The festival will also offer dance classes to the public.

2025 Seoul International Dance Festival in Tank

October

Seoul

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2025

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 5 Oct 2024)

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).

Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2025

October

Seoul

2025 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 4 - 13 Oct 2024)

The largest laser art festival in Seoul! Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival will present a variety of world-class waterside media art with Han River as the background. Venue: Yeouido Hangang Park.

2025  Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

October

Seoul

Garak Oktoberfest Camping Festival

2025: TBA

free admission

(ref: 10 - 12 Oct 2024, 12:00 - 20:30)

Garak Oktoberfest is an outdoor rooftop festival held at the Sky Park (3F) of Garak Market in Seoul. Enjoy romantic camping, craft beer, BBQ, Flower Stand Festival, photo zone, DJ dedication event, busking, hip-hop crew performance and more!

Garak Oktoberfest Camping Festival

October

Seoul

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2025

2025: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 12 - 13 Oct 2024)

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.

Seoul Forest Jazz Festival 2025
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