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제35회 대한민국 신춘문예 페스티벌 공식 참가작

제35회 대한민국 신춘문예 페스티벌 공식 참가작

Thu, 26 Mar 2026atAll day

An official entry in the 35th Shin Chun Munye Literary Festival, staged at ARKO Arts Theater Small Hall. This program spotlights contemporary Korean writing within a curated festival lineup, offering an intimate theater setting and a rare glimpse into prize-contending work.

Le Quatuor Modigliani at Tongyeong IMF 2026

Le Quatuor Modigliani at Tongyeong IMF 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026atAll day

Le Quatuor Modigliani, one of France’s most celebrated string quartets, performs at the Tongyeong International Music Festival 2026 at the Institut Français de Séoul. This festival highlight brings refined French chamber music to Seoul on an international stage.

Francophonie Month Launch – Seoul
Free

Francophonie Month Launch – Seoul

Thu, 26 Mar 2026atAll day

A formal launch event kicking off the Francophonie Month in South Korea at the Institut Français de Séoul. The French Embassy’s cultural service presents an evening of introductions, performances, and talks celebrating Francophone culture and exchange with local partners.

Free

French Culture Evening at Institut Français de Séoul

Thu, 26 Mar 2026atAll day

An evening of French culture hosted by Institut Français de Séoul, part of France's cultural outreach in the city. Expect talks or performances in a historic venue, bringing together locals and expatriates for a refined cultural encounter in the evening.

Frenchtoon Selection – Le Festival de Webtoon français en Corée

Frenchtoon Selection – Le Festival de Webtoon français en Corée

Thu, 26 Mar 2026atAll day

Jaedam Media and the French Embassy present the first Festival de Webtoon français en Corée at Institut Français de Séoul. The evening spotlights francophone webtoons with screenings, talks, and creator showcases, revealing vibrant Franco-Korean digital comics culture on March 26, 2026 at 19:00.

제10회 푸드테크 비건페스타&그린페스타

제10회 푸드테크 비건페스타&그린페스타

Fri, 27 Mar 2026atAll day

A two-hall festival and expo celebrating vegan foods, food-tech innovations, and sustainable living at SETEC in Seoul. The 10th edition features exhibits, tastings, and demonstrations spotlighting plant-based cuisine and eco-friendly technologies.

Free

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival

Sun, 29 Mar 2026atAll day

Celebrate Sakura at Seokchon Lake with a 2.5km lakefront stroll under cherry blossoms near Lotte World Tower. The festival features night lighting, busking performances, food stalls, and boat rides, offering a lively outdoor experience with lake views.

[강서구] 2026 강서봄빛페스타
Free

[강서구] 2026 강서봄빛페스타

Sat, 4 Apr 2026atAll day

A free, all-day outdoor cultural festival at Banghwa Neighborhood Park in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on 2026-04-04 for the Gangseo Spring Light Festa. The event offers a family-friendly mix of local culture and community activities in a park setting to celebrate spring.

Free

Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

Mon, 6 Apr 2026atAll day

Yeouido’s Spring Flower Festival features a dramatic tunnel of 1,800 cherry trees along Yunjung-ro, free to enter. Stroll beneath pink canopies, snap photo-worthy moments, and enjoy Seoul’s spring atmosphere along the Han River.

서울스프링페스티벌: 한강 즐기기
Free

서울스프링페스티벌: 한강 즐기기

Fri, 10 Apr 2026atAll day

Seoul's Hangang Spring Festival offers a mix of big shows and quirky experiences along Yeouido, Ttukseom, Banpo and other Hangang parks. From April 10 to May 5, 2026, the festival is free and open to everyone, delivering outdoor performances, interactive activities, and riverfront gatherings that appeal to families and visitors alike.

2026 보드게임페스타(시즌1)

2026 보드게임페스타(시즌1)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026atAll day

A major tabletop games festival at SETEC in Seoul, featuring exhibitions across Halls 1–3, new releases, live demos, and community play sessions. Celebrate strategy, family-friendly play, and social gaming with tournaments and a vibrant tabletop community in a spacious convention setting.

Seoul Spring Cherry Blossom & City Sightseeing Experience 2026
60 KRW

Seoul Spring Cherry Blossom & City Sightseeing Experience 2026

Sun, 12 Apr 2026atAll day

Join a guided cherry-blossom sightseeing experience during Seoul's Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival. The route covers Yeouido, Seokchon Lake, Namsan and Seoul Forest, blending blooming trees with urban scenery in an outdoor spring tour. Price: USD 60.

2026 Awesome Music Festival

Fri, 24 Apr 2026atAll day

A multi-artist music festival in Seoul on April 24, 2026, starting around 3 PM UTC. The event promises a lively outdoor lineup of genres, city-energy, and immersive live performances across multiple stages.

Free

Seoul Spring Festa — Drone Light Show (Yeouido)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026atAll day

A spectacular drone light show above the Han River as part of Seoul Spring Festa. Hundreds of synchronized drones form luminous patterns over Yeouido Hangang Park at dusk, offering a free outdoor spectacle in a festive riverside setting. An art-meets-technology highlight suited for families and tech-enthusiasts alike.

2026 서울국제정원박람회
Free

2026 서울국제정원박람회

Fri, 1 May 2026atAll day

The 2026 Seoul International Garden Expo brings a city-wide celebration of horticulture to the Seoul Forest area, running May 1–October 27. Enjoy expansive garden displays, lush landscapes, and cultural programming free of charge. A premier outdoor festival blending nature, culture, and urban life.

Free

Seoul Spring Festa — Signature Show

Sat, 2 May 2026atAll day

Experience Seoul Spring Festa's Signature Show at Cascade Plaza in Yeouido Hangang Park, a dazzling outdoor performance featuring a merry-go-round illuminated with lights and immersive effects. Free admission; this festival highlight blends spectacle with riverside ambience on May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Free

Seoul Spring Festa — Treasure Hunt

Mon, 4 May 2026atAll day

Join the Seoul Spring Festa Treasure Hunt across Hangang River parks. A city-wide, interactive quest with clues and prizes for families, turning Seoul’s riverside parks into a festive day of exploration.

[광진문화재단] 2026 나루동요제
Free

[광진문화재단] 2026 나루동요제

Sat, 9 May 2026atAll day

A free, family-friendly children's song festival on May 9, 2026 at the Open Stage in Seoul Children's Grand Park. Presented by Gwangjin Cultural Foundation, the event showcases young performers in a lively outdoor setting; weather may postpone with separate notices.

Free

Lotus Lantern Festival — Traditional Lantern Exhibition (Day 1)

Fri, 15 May 2026atAll day

Explore Cheonggyecheon Stream as hundreds of handcrafted lanterns light the water with Buddhist motifs and Korean folklore. This traditional lantern exhibition offers a free outdoor cultural experience along Seoul's historic waterway, great for families and visitors alike on Day 1.

2026 [연등회] YeonDeungHoe
Free

2026 [연등회] YeonDeungHoe

Sat, 16 May 2026atAll day

The 2026 YeonDeungHoe lantern festival lights up central Seoul from Dongdaemun to Jonggak, weaving through major sights such as Jogyesa, Bongeunsa, Cheonggyecheon, and Gwanghwamun Square. This free, family-friendly cultural event invites visitors to admire lantern displays and street programming along the Jongno route.

Free

Lotus Lantern Festival — Buddhist Cultural Experience

Sun, 17 May 2026atAll day

Experience the Lotus Lantern Festival at Jogyesa Temple with cultural programs: tea ceremony, temple food tasting, Buddhist calligraphy, meditation, and traditional performances. Open to all visitors, this peaceful daytime event offers an intimate glimpse into Buddhist traditions set in Seoul's historic temple complex.

Free

Seoul Food Festival

Sat, 23 May 2026atAll day

Experience Seoul's Seoul Food Festival at Gwanghwamun Square, a lively outdoor celebration of Korean cuisine featuring tastings, cooking demonstrations, and cultural food stalls. Sample regional flavors, watch chefs craft dishes in real time, and enjoy a family-friendly day celebrating Korea’s rich culinary traditions.

2026 서울사케페스티벌

2026 서울사케페스티벌

Sat, 23 May 2026atAll day

The 2026 Seoul Sake Festival takes place at SETEC in Seoul, with tastings and exhibitors across Exhibition Halls 1 and 2. This indoor, two-hall expo invites attendees to explore diverse sake varieties and related culinary experiences in a festive setting.

Asian Pop Festival 2026 @ Paradise City Korea

Asian Pop Festival 2026 @ Paradise City Korea

Sat, 30 May 2026atAll day

Asian Pop Festival 2026 at Paradise City Korea features Ichiko Aoba performing at the Incheon resort. A stylish, multi-act celebration of contemporary Asian pop with indoor and outdoor stages and an international crowd.

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Festivals in Seoul

If you're chasing festival energy in Seoul, head where the programming clusters—Yeouido's riverside lanes, Yongsan's museum-lined pockets and the buzzy streets around Gangnam. Small intellectual salon nights at the Institut Français de Séoul sit comfortably next to slightly more formal concerts and artsy pop-ups, so you’ll meet a mix of professionals, tourists and expats rather than just family crowds. Expect an even split of moods: social and artsy on the weekend, more formal or lecture-style events midweek. Seoul’s festivals follow the calendar hard—spring blossom spectacles like the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival, summer K-pop nights and even drone shows and full-moon celebrations in autumn and winter—so there’s always something seasonal on offer. About a third of events are free, but don’t be surprised if the big-name concerts ask for tickets. Plan ahead and you’ll snag a lively local slice of the city every season.
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