Festivals in Seoul

Emotional Damage 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Emotional Damage 2026

Festival

Emotional Damage 2026 is a Seoul-based outdoor music festival at the Emotional Damage 2026 venue, featuring Chinese Football and Hollow Jan. The event promises a high-energy, festival atmosphere with international indie rock acts and immersive stages in a vibrant urban setting.

Asian Pop Festival 2026 @ Paradise City Korea

Sat, 30 May 2026 · All day

Paradise City Korea

Festival

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.

ASIA DEAF EXPO

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 · All day

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Festival

Seoul World DJ Festival 2026 - Day 1

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 · All day

Seoul Sports Complex

Festival

Day 1 of the 2026 Seoul World DJ Festival brings top electronic acts to Seoul Sports Complex across multiple stages. Headliners include Armin van Buuren, Marshmello, Zedd, D-Block & S-te-Fan, and Sound Rush, with gourmet food stalls and chill zones throughout the outdoor venue. A two-day, 19+ festival that promises high-energy dance-floor spectacle.

Seoul Park Music Festival 2026 - Day 1

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 · All day

Olympic Park 88 Lawn Field & Ticketlink Arena

Festival

Seoul Park Music Festival 2026 returns to Olympic Park for a picnic-style, two-stage experience with an outdoor lawn and an indoor arena. Day 1 features Jannabi, Silica Gel, and 10CM, spanning indie rock, K-pop and alternative acts on the 88 Lawn Field and Ticketlink Arena with a single ticket.

S2O Korea Songkran Music Festival 2026 - Day 1

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 · All day

Seoul

Festival

An EDM-focused festival at Seoul Land that fuses Songkran-style water play with live DJ sets. Expect water cannons, splash-ready pools, and choreographed effects timed to high-energy performances for a festive outdoor experience in Seoul. Age 19+ with 1-day or 2-day tickets.

Hangang Summer Festival

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Han River Parks

Festival

Hangang Summer Festival brings water-sport fun, open-air movie screenings, and a row of food stalls to Seoul's Han River Parks. This casual, family-friendly festival along the riverfront offers sunset views, lively entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 · All day

SETEC, Gangnam

Festival

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival at SETEC in Gangnam features screenings, exhibitions, and cosplay, celebrating global animation with Korean talent and international guests in a vibrant, immersive festival setting.

Waterbomb Seoul 2026

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 · All day

Seoul, Korea

Festival

Waterbomb Seoul 2026 is an outdoor festival in Seoul centered on water-themed stages and high-energy dance-music performances. Expect splash-friendly visuals, big-name electronic acts, and a festive, community-driven vibe at a premier city venue.

Han River Night Walk

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Han River Parks

Festival

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.

Seoul Makgeolli Festival 2026

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Seoul Arts Center / Yongsan area, Seoul

Festival

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.

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park

Festival

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.

Seoul Autumn Festival 2026

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Multiple venues, Seoul

Festival

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.

Seoul Drum Festival

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

Seoul

Festival

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.

EDC Korea 2026 - Day 1

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

Inspire Entertainment Resort

Festival

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 · All day

Yeouido Hangang Park

Festival

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 lindyfest 2026

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · All day

The Bigapple

Festival

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 Street Arts Festival

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · All day

Seoul

Festival

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.

Itaewon Global Village Festival

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 · All day

Itaewon Main Street & Noksapyeong area

Festival

Seoul Food Culture Festival

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 · All day

Seoul Plaza & City Hall area

Festival

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 · All day

Ttukseom Han River Park

Festival

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 Kimchi Festival 2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · All day

Gwanghwamun Square

Festival

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 Festival (Taste of Seoul) 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 · All day

Multiple venues, Seoul

Festival

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 Lantern Festival

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · All day

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Festival

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.

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