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.
December January February March
2 hrs from Seoul
Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival 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.
March
Seoul
Eungbongsan Mountain Forsythia Festival 2025
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 21 - 23 Mar 2024)
Marvel at the Yellow Forsythia in full bloom at Eungbongsan Mountain with gorgeous view of Han River and trains from the mountain. Fun activities, live concert and performances will be held during the spring festival.
March April
Changwon, Gyeongsangnam
The 63nd Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 23 Mar - 1 Apr 2024)
Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival is the biggest spring festival in Korea with over 360,000 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms at the famous Yeojwacheon Stream, Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, etc.
March April
Seoul
7th Yangjaecheon Cherry Blossom & Lantern Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 29 Mar - 28 Apr 2024)
A great local cherry blossoms hideout, away from the mainstream tourists. Walk on the well-paved road from Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station (exit 1), along the beautiful Yangjaecheon Stream and ending at Dogok Station (or earlier at Maebong Station).
March April
1 hr from Seoul
Hwadam Botanic Garden Spring Daffodil Festival
2025: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 29 Mar - 28 Apr 2024)
Hwadam Botanic Garden (/Hwadam Forest) is a 'Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Korea' with scenic monorail rides in the ecological park. In spring, it held its popular Daffodil Festival. Other spring flowers in bloom include Cherry Blossoms and Azaleas.
March April
Seoul
Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival 2025
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2024)
The most well-known cherry blossom festival in Seoul! The festival is famous for its 1,886 Korean Cherry trees that stretches 1.7km long on Yeouiseo-ro (road) with easy access on Seoul subway.
April
2 hrs from Seoul
2025 Nami Island Friends Flower Festival
2025: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 6 - 21 Apr 2023)
Besides cherry blossoms and spring flowers, enjoy a series of events (e.g. Forest Market for cute handicrafts, Flower Party for performances & picnics, photo zones, seasonal food, etc) held at Nami Island during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.
April May
3 hrs from Seoul
2025 Taean World Tulip Flower Festival
2025: TBA
admission fee applies
(ref: 10 Apr - 7 May 2024)
Taean World Tulip Flower Festival is one of the top 5 tulip festivals in the world. Over 200 types of tulips, including flamingo, lambada, red proud tulip will be on full display at Korea Flower Park in Taean, South Chungcheong Province.
April
51 mins from Seoul
Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 20 - 28 Apr 2024)
A representative spring flower festival in Gunpo, Gyeonggi where 200,000 azalea trees are in full bloom at Azalea Garden. Various festival events will be held at nearby Azalea Park, Chomakgol Ecological Park and Sanbon Rodeo Street too.💡3 mins walk straight from Surisan Station.
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