Is the Seoul Christmas Market Still Open in January?
The Seoul Christmas market runs about three weeks and closes on 31 December. Lanterns and the 1,000 won skating rink run far longer. Here is how to time it.
Festivals & Events
Season-by-season festival calendar for Korea, with confirmed dates, ticket info and how to get there.
Seoul Lantern Festival 2026, Why November Dates Are Wrong
The Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 dates circulating online do not match the official record. Here is what was published, plus hours and the quietest times.
Korea Grand Music Awards 2026: Dates and Tickets
The Korea Grand Music Awards run 7-8 November 2026 at Gocheok Sky Dome, not the 14-15 November many pages list. Line-up, voting and ticket timing.
Namyangju Cosmos Field: Free Entry, Paid Parking
Namyangju cosmos field: free entry, tiered parking fees, and how to time your visit for peak bloom season along the Han River.
Pink Muhly Grass Near Seoul: Reachable by Subway Alone
Pink muhly grass near Seoul: how to reach Misa Gyeongjeong Park by subway, when to go for peak color, and what it costs.
Naejangsan Autumn Foliage 2026: A Later, Deeper Peak
Naejangsan autumn foliage 2026: confirmed forecast peak in early November, why it differs from Seoraksan, and how to plan a trip from Seoul.
Seoraksan Autumn Foliage 2026: When to Go
Seoraksan autumn foliage 2026: confirmed first-color date, forecasted peak window, and how to get to the park from Seoul.
Busan Fireworks Festival: Seated by Six, or Not at All
The Busan fireworks festival runs 19:00-20:00 on 7 November 2026, but paid seating closes at 18:00. Prices, the English booking lane, and what is unpublished.
Jinju Lantern Festival 2026: Free Entry, Sixteen Nights
The Jinju Lantern Festival runs 3-18 October 2026 on the Namgang river. Entry is free, there is no ticket to book, and the programme is still last year.
Andong Mask Dance Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets, Fireworks
Andong Mask Dance Festival 2026 runs 24 Sept to 4 Oct. The English ticket page hides the cheaper advance fare, and the fireworks fall on just three nights.