22 upcoming festivals events
Seoul Makgeolli Festival 2026
Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 20:00
Seoul Arts Center / Yongsan area, Seoul
Celebrate Korea's traditional rice wine at the Seoul Makgeolli Festival 2026. Enjoy artisan tastings, hands-on brewing workshops, and traditional food pairings across Seoul venues, with cultural performances in the Yongsan area.
Seoul Autumn Festival 2026
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 19:00
Multiple venues, Seoul
Seoul Autumn Festival 2026 spans multiple venues across Seoul, presenting 204 performing arts works, a vibrant cultural market, and food stalls plus community events around the Hangang River parks. A city-wide celebration blending art, culture, and food.
Han River Night Walk
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Han River Parks
An evening walk along Seoul's Han River featuring cultural performances, illuminated bridges, and riverside buzz. The guided night stroll blends outdoor ambiance with live art, inviting locals and visitors to experience the city's culture after dark.
Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 21:00
Banpo Hangang Park
Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival in Seoul turns the bridge and Banpo Hangang Park into a pedestrian celebration. Explore an eco-friendly flea market, savor food trucks, and relax in beanbag reading areas with 1,000+ books, while live busking rolls in and the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain lights up at sunset.
EDC Korea 2026 - Day 1
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 23:00
Inspire Entertainment Resort
EDC Korea 2026 Day 1 brings a high-energy electronic dance music festival to Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon. With multiple stages, immersive art installations, carnival rides, and top DJs headlining, the two-day event promises standout festival vibes.
Seoul International Fireworks Festival
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Yeouido Hangang Park
Seoul International Fireworks Festival lights up Yeouido Hangang Park with a spectacular night of pyrotechnics along the Han River, produced by Hanwha Fireworks. This outdoor festival blends choreographed bursts, riverfront scenery, and spectator excitement, drawing locals and visitors for a grand, family-friendly evening.
Seoul Drum Festival
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Seoul
Seoul Drum Festival at Seoul Plaza showcases international percussion performances, immersive workshops, and interactive rhythm experiences. A lively, all-ages celebration of drum artistry with night and daytime sets, inviting audiences to watch, learn, and play along.
Seoul Street Arts Festival
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Seoul
Seoul Street Arts Festival brings world-class street performers, daring circus acts, and vibrant outdoor performances to venues across Seoul. From roaming acts to immersive street theatre, this citywide festival showcases urban creativity and spectacular performances throughout the city.
Seoul Food Festival (Taste of Seoul) 2026
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 at 19:00
Multiple venues, Seoul
An annual culinary festival across multiple Seoul venues celebrating the city's diverse food scene. Highlights include a restaurant week, bustling food pop-ups, cooking demonstrations, and the '100 Tastes of Seoul' list showcased across partner venues.
Seoul Kimchi Festival 2026
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 19:00
Gwanghwamun Square
Experience Seoul's vibrant culinary culture at the Seoul Kimchi Festival 2026 in Gwanghwamun Square. This outdoor event features free kimchi-making workshops, a traditional Korean food market, and cultural performances that celebrate local heritage and community spirit.
Seoul Food Culture Festival
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 19:00
Seoul Plaza & City Hall area
Annual Seoul Food Culture Festival celebrating Korean cuisine in the Seoul Plaza and City Hall area. Enjoy street food stalls, restaurant pop-ups, live cooking demonstrations, and traditional food showcases that highlight K-food experiences. Free and open to the public.
Seoul International Garden Show
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Ttukseom Han River Park
Seoul International Garden Show showcases creative garden installations and landscape designs along the Han River at Ttukseom Park. The outdoor festival features international exhibitors, immersive displays, and design-focused programs in a scenic riverside setting.
SEOUL lindyfest 2026
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 at 17:00
The Bigapple
Seoul Lindyfest 2026 brings top Lindy Hop dancers from around the world for four days of shows, competitions and social dancing at The Bigapple and Savoy Bar in Seoul.
Seoul Lantern Festival
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Handmade lanterns illuminate the Cheonggyecheon Stream, weaving history and pop culture into a luminous Seoul festival. This family-friendly riverside showcase features artful light displays and seasonal illuminations, inviting locals and visitors to wander the city’s glowing waterfront by night.
Itaewon Global Village Festival
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 21:00
Itaewon Main Street & Noksapyeong area
Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival
Sat, 14 Nov 2026
Seoul
An annual kimchi-making festival at Seoul Plaza where thousands gather to prepare and share traditional kimchi. The event blends culture, food, and community, offering hands-on workshops, tastings, and live demonstrations in a festive outdoor setting.
19th Korea Balboa Weekend
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 at 04:30
방배동 빅애플
Three-day Korea Balboa Weekend in Seoul at Big Apple features BG BIG BAND and a DJ, with Balboa Classic, Balboa Open MM, and Amateur Classic competitions. A lively, social dance weekend blending live music and competitive showcases in a dedicated venue near Nambu Terminal Station.
GOCAF - SEOUL - KINTEX
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 at 18:00
Kintex
GOCAF is Korea's International Outdoor Camping & Leisure Sports Festival at KINTEX in Seoul. It brings together professional buyers and new customers to explore Korea's outdoor marketplace, featuring camping gear, leisure sports products, and industry networking opportunities.
Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
Sun, 2 May 2027 at 21:00
Banpo Hangang Park
Experience Seoul's car-free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival as the Han River banks transform into a pedestrian paradise. Browse an eco-friendly flea market, savor food trucks, enjoy live busking, and watch the Banpo Rainbow Fountain at sunset, with family-friendly beanbag reading areas featuring 1,000+ books.
Hangang Outdoor Library — Books, Jazz & Food Stalls
Sat, 1 May 2027 at 23:00
Yeouido / Ichon / Jamwon Hangang Park
An outdoor cultural afternoon at Hangang Park featuring 7,500 themed books, beanbag reading areas, live jazz, outdoor cinema screenings, and food stalls along the Han River. Every Saturday in May and September, the event offers a relaxing, family-friendly fusion of reading, music, and film with river views.
Hangang Outdoor Library — Books, Jazz & Food Stalls
Sat, 4 Sept 2027 at 23:00
Yeouido / Ichon / Jamwon Hangang Park
Relaxed cultural afternoon at Hangang Outdoor Library in Seoul's Hangang Park featuring 7,500 themed books, beanbag reading areas, live jazz, and outdoor cinema with food stalls along the Han River.
Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
Sun, 5 Sept 2027 at 21:00
Banpo Hangang Park
Car-free festival on Jamsugyo Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park with an eco flea market, food trucks, and live busking performances. Enjoy beanbag reading areas with 1,000+ books and a sunset view of the Banpo Rainbow Fountain in a family-friendly riverfront celebration.