Festivals - Korea travel information

SCA Market in Incheon (스카마켓 in 인천)

SCA Market in Incheon (스카마켓 in 인천)

2024-11-28

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)

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

2024-11-28

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)

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

2025-02-06

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196

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)

Seomyeon Light Festival (서면 빛 축제)

2024-11-26

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)

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)

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)

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. 

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

2024-09-30

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

Songdo Garden of Light (빛의 정원, 송도)

Songdo Garden of Light (빛의 정원, 송도)

2023-11-08

160 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-32-899-7429

Songdo Garden of Light is a special evening program that features media art throughout Songdo Central Park. Enjoy a 360-degree media facade wrapping Songdo's landmark Tri-bowl, a large air balloon of Incheon mascot Beomi, and walk through lighting displays in a rainbow of colors. Every Saturday during the event period, enjoy busking performances.

Taean Lighting Festival (태안 빛축제)

Taean Lighting Festival (태안 빛축제)

2024-11-19

200 Mageompo-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-675-9200

Taean Lighting Festival takes place every day of the year, lighting up the evening.