Seoul International Garden Show (서울국제정원박람회)

Explanation

The Seoul International Garden Show decorates the area of Seoul Forest with a lineup of various themed gardens created by students, citizens, businesses, and cooperations both domestic and overseas regions.

Inquiry

Seoul Metropolitan Government, Organizing Committee for SIGS +82-2-550-2532

Homepage

gov.seoul.go.kr/festa/garden/y2026

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2026년 05월 01일

Event end date : 2026년 10월 27일

Venue : Boramae Park

Show time : 12:00-19:00

Program of events : Garden display, garden market, cultural programs, docent programs, flea market, food trucks, etc.

Organizer info : Seoul Metropolitan Government, Organizing Committee for SIGS

Contact the organizer : +82-2-550-2532

Sponsor Information : Unione Communications

Charges (Hours) : Free

Location

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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