Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival (삼척정월대보름제)

7224 2024-02-07

45 Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-571-3225

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a festival that blends gijuldarigi, Samcheok's local game of tug-of-war, with other traditional customs of Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the Lunar Year. The festival aims to preserve and develop both national and regional customs and traditions as well as to promote the local economy and provide an opportunity to bring the community together.

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (함평나비대축제)

43217 2024-02-06

27 Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-320-2238

The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival held in April offers visitors the opportunity to get a closer look at ecology, in particular the region’s butterflies, flowers, and other insects. The complete lifecycle of the butterfly, from egg to larva to the fully-formed adult, can be seen, as well as an exhibition of nine thousand insects from around the world.

Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

24910 2024-01-29

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-3506

The Royal Culture festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

0 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)

89385 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)

0 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.

Korea Grand Sale (코리아그랜드세일)

1322 2024-01-12

29 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7787-4242

Korea Grand Sale is an integrated festival that promotes culture, tourism and shopping to international visitors. While the Korea Grand Sale online platform provides various content and promotions throughout the year, it offers the biggest discounts and programs through offline events in January and February.

Busan Open Event Hall (부산시 열린행사장)

0 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.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

25225 2024-01-05

135-5, Daegwallyeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-3995

The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.

Hangang Moonlight Night Market (한강달빛야시장)

86918 2024-01-05

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

The Hangang Moonlight Night Market is a Seoul-style night market where visitors can find food trucks offering a variety of foods, high-quality handicrafts, and even rich performances. Visitors can enjoy various performances and entertainment with the romantic night view of the Hangang River. It is held twice in the spring and summer and is open every weekend during the event period. The spring event is be held in conjunction with the “Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Ttubeokttubeok Festival” at Banpo Hangang Park between May and June, and the fall event is held at Yeouido Hangang Park between September and October. When the night market opens, parking is limited, so it is recommended to use public transportation as much as possible.

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