Seoul

Upcoming festivals in Seoul.

October 2026

Until Oct11
Seoul Architecture Festival
Sep 15 – Oct 11, 2026 · Happening now
The Architecture Festival aims to rediscover the unique architectural and urban charms of Seoul together with its citizens.
10:00-18:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-18:00
Free
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
Oct2
Bongsan Mask Dance
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Seoul
Seoul
Oct2
Seoul Hanok Week
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
Seoul Hanok Week is a cultural event held in the Bukchon and Seochon areas, featuring exhibitions, talks, tours, hands-on activities, performances, a…
Varies by program · Free · Seoul
Varies by program
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Korean Dream Hangang Festival
Oct 3, 2026
The Korean Dream Hangang Festival is a large-scale citizen-participation cultural festival held along the Hangang River in Seoul.
10:00-21:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-21:00
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Gangnam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening.
11:00-22:00 · Free · Seoul
11:00-22:00
Free
Seoul
Oct4
King Jeongjo's Royal Parade
Oct 4, 2026
King Jeongjo's Royal Parade to Hwaseong Fortress recreates one of the most remarkable events of the Joseon dynasty.
09:00-21:00 · Free (Separate charges apply to programs) · Seoul
09:00-21:00
Free (Separate charges apply to programs)
Seoul
Oct4
Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival
Oct 4, 2026
The 'Geumcheon Siheung Palace Cultural Festival' is a representative historical and cultural festival of Geumcheon-gu that embodies the district's hi…
12:00-20:00 · Free · Seoul
12:00-20:00
Free
Seoul
Oct7
D.FESTA Small Theater Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 25, 2026
The D.FESTA Small Theater Festival has strived to lead the way toward a better performing arts culture by keeping pace with changes in the domestic p…
[Weekdays] 19:30 [Saturdays] 16:00 / 18:00[Sundays] 15:00 / 17:00* Times vary by performance; please check the website for detailed show times · General 30,000 won / Students 15,000 won* Refer to website for more details · Seoul
[Weekdays] 19:30 [Saturdays] 16:00 / 18:00[Sundays] 15:00 / 17:00* Times vary by performance; please check the website for detailed show times
General 30,000 won / Students 15,000 won* Refer to website for more details
Seoul
Oct16
Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00~22:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00~22:00
Free
Seoul
Oct17
Geumcheon Harmony Festival
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026
The Geumcheon Harmony Festival is Geumcheon-gu's representative festival, held annually for over 20 years since its inception in 2003.
11:00-20:00 · Free · Seoul
11:00-20:00
Free
Seoul
Oct24
Seoul Petlympics
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026
The Seoul Petlympics is an urban dog sports festival where citizens and their dogs can run, walk, and take on challenges together to create special m…
10:00-17:00 · Free admission- Petlypics event participation 40,000 won / Dog trail 40,000 won · Seoul
10:00-17:00
Free admission- Petlypics event participation 40,000 won / Dog trail 40,000 won
Seoul

December 2026

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

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