Day trips from Seoul

Festivals in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi, plus anything within about 120 km, reachable in a day.

November 2026

Until Nov15
Hangang River History Tour
Apr 20 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Hangang River History Tour' program offers engaging guided tours and educational content that showcase and share the scenery, history, and cultu…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov15
Maple Forest Trail Healing Festival
Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Maple Forest Trail at Independence Hall of Korea is Cheonan's representative autumn attraction, a walking path where thousands of maple trees for…
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov15
2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival
Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival is the largest traditional liquor festival in Korea, held to promote the value and diversity of traditiona…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov15
2026 Eunhaengnamu-gil Street Art Festival ⟨Art Street⟩
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Eunhaengnamu-gil Street Art Festival is a citizen-participation street art festival held around Eunhaengnamu-gil, Asan's signature autumn at…
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov21
2026 Namsan Night Trekking 'Sparkling Namsan Night Path'
Oct 21 – Nov 21, 2026 · Happening now
This is a non-competitive night trekking event in which participants stroll through the forest and night views of Namsan, one of Seoul's premier nigh…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov22
Sium Sium Morning
Oct 18 – Nov 22, 2026 · Happening now
Sium Sium Morning, meaning a “leisurely morning,” is a weekend morning exercise event where everyone can enjoy themselves at their own pace in any wa…
07:00-09:00 · Free · Seoul
07:00-09:00
Free
Seoul
Until Nov29
2026 Culture Day
Apr 1 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
Cheongchun Mike Capital Area & Gangwon Region travels far and wide, tracking the tastes of diverse audiences.
Incheon
Incheon
Until Nov29
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Pungmuldan Regular Performance 'Gombaengi Teotda'
Apr 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
The Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Pungmuldan's regular performance has been Anseong-si's signature cultural content since 2003.
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov29
Gombaengi Teotta
Apr 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov29
2026 DMZ OPEN Festival
Oct 12 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
The DMZ OPEN Festival is Gyeonggi-do's flagship multi-genre cultural event, designed to let visitors directly experience the peace, ecological, and h…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov30
APAP Artwork Tour
Mar 10 – Nov 30, 2026 · Happening now
The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public space…
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays) · Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours · Gyeonggi
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays)
Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours
Gyeonggi
Until Dec6
Chungbuk Goesan Space Special City: All-Star Exploration Squad
Apr 30 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
The Chungbuk Goesan Space Special City: All-Star Exploration Squad exhibition is a hands-on exhibition that explores new possibilities for fruits and…
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Until Dec6
Collection: Scenes of an Era
Oct 16 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
Collection: Scenes of an Era selects 70 works from the ARKO Art Museum's collection, shedding light on the meaning and value these works hold within…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec6
QUAD, Questions of Theater: <Flames>
Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
Twins Jeanne and Simon, who have kept nothing but silence between them for the past five years, are thrown into great confusion upon reading the will…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec15
Culture Lounge Gyeonggi, Jang (場)
Apr 18 – Dec 15, 2026 · Happening now
Gyeonggi-do Culture Lounge 'Gyeonggi, Jang' is a multi-purpose cultural space that introduces Gyeonggi-do's local content all in one place.
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Dec26
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Mar 14 – Dec 26, 2026 · Happening now
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival is a program organized by the National Theater of Korea’s Stage Arts Support Center, designed to make performing arts more ac…
14:00-15:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
14:00-15:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Until Dec31
Painters
Nov 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
Painters is original in that its main channels of communication with the audience are dance, acting, and art.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Namsan Beacon Mound Ceremony and Other Traditional Culture Events
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Namsan Beacon Mound Ceremony and other traditional culture events recreate the communication methods of the Joseon dynasty, introducing citizens…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Seoul Royal Palace Gate Guard Changing Ceremony
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Seoul Royal Palace Gate Guard Changing Ceremony' is a representative traditional culture reenactment event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Gove…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
2026 Sungnyemun Watch Duty Ceremony
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Sungnyemun Watch Duty Ceremony,' which guards Sungnyemun, is closed every Monday and runs daily except Mondays from 10:00 to 15:40.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
DDP Architecture Tour
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'DDP Architecture Tour' takes place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), centered on the spaces where visitors Dream, Design, and Play.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The gugak performance “Jinyeon, The Music of the Royal Banquet” offers a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of traditional Korean arts on…
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays · General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old · Seoul
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays
General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old
Seoul
Until Dec31
The Royal Family's Stroll
Jan 5 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Royal Family's Stroll is a traditional cultural event that travelers can experience before departure at Incheon International Airport, recreating…
Incheon
Incheon
Until Dec31
2026 Seoul Street Performance: Every Corner Live
May 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Seoul Street Performance: Every Corner Live is a street performance program held at major locations in downtown Seoul.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Culture Flows Seoul Plaza
May 6 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
Offering opportunities to enjoy culture in everyday life, this program runs at Seoul Plaza for about 8 months, from May to December.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Eight Colors, Brilliant
Jun 4 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
From this month through December, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is holding the special exhibition 'Eight Colors, Brilliant: Regions Ful…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival
Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival began in 2017 through the efforts of local residents, and except during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Feb28
MATERIALISM｜Bjarke Ingels Group Exhibition
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Happening now
The first-ever exhibition in Korea featuring the world-renowned architectural design firm BIG is being held at the Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibitio…
10:00-18:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-18:00
Free
Seoul
Nov20
2026 7th Kimchi Day X 4th WeKim Festival
Nov 20, 2026
The '2026 7th Kimchi Day Commemorative Event' is held to celebrate Kimchi Day (November 22), a legally designated memorial day.
Seoul
Seoul
Nov20
2026 1st Gangwon Urban Regeneration House Repair Day
Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026
The '2026 1st Gangwon Urban Regeneration House Repair Day' is a participatory event that introduces the house repair support project carried out with…
Gangwon
Gangwon
Nov20
2026 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF)
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
Marking its 20th anniversary, the '2026 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF)' will be held at the Incheon Culture & Arts Center under the slogan…
Incheon
Incheon
Nov20
2026 Korea Tourism Souvenir Fair
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
The Souvenir Fair brings together various companies and local governments to showcase a variety of souvenirs, both traditional and trendy.
10:00-19:00 / Closing day 10:00-18:00* Last admission 30 min before closing · Free · Seoul
10:00-19:00 / Closing day 10:00-18:00* Last admission 30 min before closing
Free
Seoul
Nov20
20th Century Photography Masters Exhibition - Light, Stopping Time
Nov 20, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
We live in an age when hundreds of millions of images are born on LCD screens every day, only to vanish just as easily with a single flick of a finge…
Seoul
Seoul
Nov21
2026 Board Game Festa (Season 2)
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
'Board Game Festa' is a board game experience expo supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and co-organized by the Seoul Business Agency and t…
Seoul
Seoul
Nov21
Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
The Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa is an expo created to discover and introduce consumers to a variety of desserts made with premium Gyeonggi rice, prom…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Nov21
Jemulpo Wave Market
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
Jaemulpo Wave Market is a special festival where one can explore the many different local brands in Incheon.
11:00-18:00 · Free · Incheon
11:00-18:00
Free
Incheon
Nov27
2026 Our Rice, Our Liquor K-Rice Festa
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
The K-Rice Festa is a festival that discovers, promotes, and sells Korean traditional liquor and rice-processed foods in order to expand the public's…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi

December 2026

Dec4
Oh Slow Vintage Market
Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026
A special winter where the romance of vintage meets the excitement of Christmas!
11:00-19:00 · Advanced purchase 5,000 won / On-site purchase 10,000 won* Free admission for preschoolers · Incheon
11:00-19:00
Advanced purchase 5,000 won / On-site purchase 10,000 won* Free admission for preschoolers
Incheon
Dec4
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
Dec 4, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, cove…
17:00-21:00 (Saturdays 17:00-23:00) · Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 8,500 won / Children 7,500 won · Gyeonggi
17:00-21:00 (Saturdays 17:00-23:00)
Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 8,500 won / Children 7,500 won
Gyeonggi
Dec5
2026 HUG RUN
Dec 5, 2026
The donation marathon '2026 HUG RUN,' which runs without stopping for children, will be held on Saturday, December 5, at Peace Plaza in Sangam World…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec11
Lights of Cheonggyecheon
Dec 11 – Dec 31, 2026
'Lights of Cheonggyecheon,' which first lit up Seoul's winter nights in 2015, returns for its twelfth winter, running for 21 days from December 11 to…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec11
Seoul Light Gwanghwamun
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Seoul Light Gwanghwamun is Seoul’s premier light festival, featuring a combination of media art with cultural and artistic content.
Sunday-Thursday 17:30-21:30 / Friday-Saturday 17:30-22:00 · Free · Seoul
Sunday-Thursday 17:30-21:30 / Friday-Saturday 17:30-22:00
Free
Seoul
Dec11
Gwanghwamun Market
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism.
[Sunday-Thursday] 17:30-22:00[Friday-Saturday] 17:30-22:30 · Free · Seoul
[Sunday-Thursday] 17:30-22:00[Friday-Saturday] 17:30-22:30
Free
Seoul
Dec11
Seoul Lantern Festival
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year and is one of the most anticipated festivals in Seoul.
18:00-23:00 · Free · Seoul
18:00-23:00
Free
Seoul
Dec16
Quad, Questions of Theater: 〈The Train to Xi'an〉
Dec 16 – Dec 27, 2026
On a train racing toward the Lishan Mausoleum in Xi'an, China, Sanggon is filled with anticipation for the underground palace of Qin Shi Huang and th…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec23
Korea Grand Sale
Dec 23, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
The Korea Grand Sale is Korea’s premier tourism festival for international visitors, combining shopping, culture, and travel.
Free · Seoul
Free
Seoul

January 2027

Jan9
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Jan 9 – Jan 31, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals.
09:00-18:00 (Night fishing 18:00-21:00) · Paid · Gangwon
09:00-18:00 (Night fishing 18:00-21:00)
Paid
Gangwon
Jan16
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
Jan 16 – Feb 14, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals.
10:00 - 17:00 · Paid · Gangwon
10:00 - 17:00
Paid
Gangwon

May 2027

May12
Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair
May 12 – May 14, 2027
The Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair provides visitors an opportunity to explore beauty brands and products embodying diverse values and standards, includ…
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00 · Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won · Seoul
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00
Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won
Seoul