Festivals - Korea travel information

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)

2024-03-28

127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-748-4860

Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance. The media facade section is the largest in Korea, using 12 large beam projectors on a natural rock wall. There are also seven large lasers and the fountain shoots water up to 60 meters high in time to music. Night of Light Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday evenings from late April to late October and is free. The show starts at 20:30 and lasts for 50 minutes.

Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

2025-07-22

272-23 Iseulmi-ro, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-372-5050

A theme park inspired by the Provence Village in France, Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival presents a heartwarming atmosphere during the day and a romantic, ambient mood at night with beautiful lights. It also changes its theme every season, with the most popular season being winter. In winter, the park turns into a Santa Village, with Santa Claus, Santa's helpers, and reindeers. The park captures travelers' attention and their hearts with seasonal lighting and photo spots. Visitors are advised to check the festival dates in advance before attending.

Goheung Aero-Space Festival (고흥우주항공축제)

Goheung Aero-Space Festival (고흥우주항공축제)

2024-04-18

490 Haban-ro, Bongnae-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-830-5347

Naro Space Center in Goheung is Korea's sole aero-space travel education center, and is host to the Goheung Aero-Space Festival.

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

2025-04-23

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2036

Seoul Circus Festival is Korea's only circus festival. During the fun-filled weekend, performers from all over the world come to showcase their talents and provide fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to the circus acts, guests can enjoy movies, exhibitions, and a flea market.

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (밀양문화유산야행 )

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour (밀양문화유산야행 )

2024-03-20

324 Jungang-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-355-0306

Miryang Cultural Heritage Night Tour is a special evening event to showcase the history and cultural relics of Miryang through storytelling.

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

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)

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

2025-03-18

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4705-2008

Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Yeouido Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course. 

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

2025-03-14

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 traffic, and a range of events, performances, and photo zones are set up to enjoy.

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)

2025-08-20

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".