Upcoming
Seoul Lantern Festival
- Lights & Fireworks
- Performing Arts
Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Festival dates
D-27Fri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sun, Jan 31, 2027
52 days · Upcoming
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Things to do
- Hours
- 18:00-23:00
- Venue
- Area of Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza - Samilgyo Bridge)
- Program
- Exhibition of traditional Hanji lanterns and media art-centered light sculptures, and operation of experience programs
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- 02-3788-8168
- Website
- Visit
- Source
- Korea Tourism Organization
The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year and is one of the most anticipated festivals in Seoul. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.