Festivals & Events

Explore Korea festivals and events through English guides to lantern displays, palace programs, flower festivals and celebrations in historic streets. Each guide introduces the setting and the experiences associated with the event. Dates and programs belong to the edition described in the article, so check its year and current official notices before planning a visit. For separate ticket, parking and shuttle instructions, browse Travel Planning.

    하늘공원 — 서울특별시 마포구 상암동

    Haneul Park Silver Grass Festival 2026: A Fall Walk Above Seoul

    Haneul Park silver grass festival runs October 17–23, 2026. Explore the hilltop fields, city views and the former landfill’s transformation into a Seoul park.
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    일산호수공원 — 경기도 고양시 일산동구

    Goyang Autumn Flower Festival 2026: Free Entry and a Lake Park Walk

    Goyang Autumn Flower Festival runs October 1–11, 2026, with free outdoor entry. Explore Ilsan Lake Park and distinguish the later Flower Scent Festa.
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    수원화성 — 경기도 수원시 장안구

    Suwon Hwaseong Festival 2026: Dates and a Fortress Walk

    Visit the Suwon Hwaseong Festival October 4–11, 2026. Explore the fortress and royal procession story, with free access and separate paid programs.
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    진주남강유등축제 이전 현장 사진 / Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, archive photograph

    Jinju Lantern Festival 2026: Dates, River Lights and Visiting Tips

    Jinju Lantern Festival 2026 runs October 3–18. Plan the river lights, opening-night timing, fireworks dates and a relaxed visit to Jinju Fortress.
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    정읍 구절초 지방정원 소나무숲

    It Looks Like Snow, but It’s Flowers: 11 Autumn Days Beneath Jeongeup’s Pines

    Explore the Jeongeup Gujeolcho Festival through white flower trails, pine-covered hills and quiet places to pause in an autumn garden near Okjeongho Lake.
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    군산시간여행축제 거리 공연

    Turn a Corner, Enter Another Era: Gunsan’s Streets Become an Autumn Festival

    Walk through the Gunsan Time Travel Festival, where historic port-city streets, period dress and community performances bring past and present together.
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    2026 궁중문화축전 야간 궁궐 풍경

    When Seoul’s Palaces Begin to Tell Their Nighttime Stories: Five Autumn Days Across Four Palaces and Jongmyo

    Discover the autumn K-Royal Culture Festival through palace processions, quiet morning walks and illuminated ponds across Seoul’s royal heritage sites.
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