Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

2024-03-12

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
010-2802-2133

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

2024-03-06

65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Jamsil Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course. All participants who complete their course within the set time will receive a commemorative completion medallion.

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

2024-03-28

Gwibaek-ri, Heungcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-3875

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival is a representative spring festival in Yeoju, taking place among the blooming cherry blossom trees on the banks of the Namhangang River. During the festival period, sections of the road are closed to vehicular traffice, and a range of events, performances, and photo zones are set up to enjoy.

SCA Market in Incheon (스카마켓 in 인천)

2024-03-06

123 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-51-714-4758

SCA Market in Incheon will feature a range of events related to specialty coffee, including the Korea Coffee Championships to select a team for the World Coffee Championships, and a gathering of specialty coffee brands from across the nation at the Coffee Village.

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

2024-01-24

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
박주원 학예연구사 02-3771-8636

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display brightens the night through a media facade display on Yeongbingwan Hall. The display shows the history of Cheong Wa Dae through the theme "Twelve Lights".

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.

Seomyeon Light Festival (서면 빛 축제)

2024-01-18

Jungang-daero 691beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-605-4522

The Seomyeon Light Festival takes place in the center of Busan's downtown shopping district, Seomyeon. Fantastic lighting displays in themes that represent the area create amazing photo zones, with fun activities for visitors to participate in.

Busan Open Event Hall (부산시 열린행사장)

2024-01-05

60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-888-5665

Busan Open Event Hall is where Busan City Hall official meetings, dinners, and official business happen. The general public is not permitted to visit the main building, and it is only used for public events in Busan. However, the vast lawn in front of the building and the walking trails with various trees and plants growing here and there are open to everyone. Many families travel here because there is also a children’s library. This place became popular thanks to the drama “Reborn Rich (2022)” for it appeared as the home of Chairman Jin Yang-cheol, another main character. Visitors are recommended to walk around the yard like the main characters from the drama.
* Planned to be open as an exhibition space in 2024.

Gwangju Culture Night (광주문화재야행)

2023-11-22

38 Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-229-3070

Experience the history of Gwangju under the moonlight at Gwangju Culture Night. This cutural tourism festival offers a range of programs in the eight themes of nightscape, history tour, experience, exhibition, performance, food, marketplace, and accommodation.

Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival (광주 서창 억새축제)

2023-11-22

377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-350-4792

Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival takes place along the themed walking paths next to Yeongsangang River with a range of walking programs and photo spots.

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