2026-11-20 ~ 2027-03-28
Photo show at Seoul's Art Chosun Space, Nov 20, 2026–Mar 28, 2027: 80+ original prints by 17 masters incl. Cartier-Bresson. Hours, tickets, parking.
2026-11-27 ~ 2026-12-26
Ulsan Christmas Market 2026 runs Fridays and Saturdays, Nov 27–Dec 26, plus Dec 23–26, 6–10 PM at Ulsan Grand Park, Korea. Free entry, parking tips.
2026-12-11 ~ 2026-12-31
Cheonggyecheonui Bit 2026 lights up Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul Dec 11–31, 6–10 PM nightly. Free entry, a giant tree, a mini train, and how to get there.
2026-12-11 ~ 2027-01-10
Gwanghwamun Market 2026 runs Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. It's a free Christmas market open nightly from 17:30 to 23:00.
2026-12-11 ~ 2027-01-31
SEOUL LANTERN FESTIVAL 2026 lights up Cheonggyecheon from Dec 11 to Jan 31, 6–11 PM, free entry. Dates, light zones, nearest subway exits and crowd tips.
2026-11-07 ~ 2027-02-28
Bjarke Ingels Group's first exhibition in Korea, MATERIALISM, runs Nov 7, 2026–Feb 28, 2027 at Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture. Free entry.
See Seoul's Olympic Bridge lit up for free over the Han River: lights on 30 minutes after sunset until 23:00, nearest stop Gangbyeon Station Exit 1.
2026-04-04 ~ 2026-11-29
Gombaengiteotda, Anseong's traditional Namsadang show, runs weekends at 2 PM from April 4 to Nov 29, 2026 in Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Tickets, prices & directions.
2026-03-12 ~ 2026-12-11
Cheongchun Mic 2026 brings free touring street concerts by young artists and seniors to Gwangju, Jeolla and Jeju, Korea, running April to November.
Hangang Play Place, the remodeled Ttukseom Jabeolle in Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul: free entry, late Fri–Sat hours, river views, and directions.
2026-04-18 ~ 2026-12-15
Culture Lounge Gyeonggi, Jang is a free cultural space in Suwon, Korea, open Apr 18–Dec 15, 2026. Hours, booking tips, subway, bus and parking info.
2026-03-14 ~ 2026-12-26
The free Ssokssokdeuri Festival runs Mar 14–Dec 26, 2026 at the National Theater of Korea's center in Paju, Korea, on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 2 PM.
2026-06-04 ~ 2026-12-31
Full of Colors: Regions Shaping K runs Jun 4–Dec 31, 2026 at Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae in Seoul. Free entry, no booking, 9 AM–6 PM, closed Tuesdays.
2026-04-04 ~ 2026-11-07
Geotjaing, Gwangju's free car-free street festival on Geumnam-ro, Korea, holds its 2026 finale on Nov 7, 13:00–18:00: schedule, programs, and directions.
2026-04-30 ~ 2026-12-06
Goesan Uju Teukbyeolsi Byeolbyeol Tamsadae is a free hands-on kids' art exhibition in Goesan, Korea, running Apr 30–Dec 6, 2026. Closed Mondays.
2026-05-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Seoul Geori Gongyeon Guseokguseok Live brings free street shows to Seoul with no booking needed. See November venues, times, and how to get there.
2026-03-01 ~ 2026-12-31
VISIT K-ISLAND 2026 is Korea's year-long island tourism campaign. See which programs have ended, what's left for Nov–Dec, and how to reach Yeosu.
2026-03-10 ~ 2026-11-30
The APAP Tour in Anyang, Korea pairs public art with guided walks through Nov 30, 2026. See routes, prices, phone booking rules, and directions.
2026-06-28 ~ 2026-12-26
The 21st Busan International Magic Festival ends with Christmas magic gala shows on Dec 12–13 and 25–26, 2026. See schedule, ticket prices, and directions.
2026-04-20 ~ 2026-11-15
Hangangyeoksatambang is Seoul's free guided Han River walking program, running April 20–November 15, 2026. See 16 courses, meeting points, and booking rules.
Sayuksin Park is a free hilltop park in Seoul with night views toward Hangang Railway Bridge. Check hours, directions, and 2026–27 construction before you go.
Yongyangbongjeojeong Park is a free Seoul night view spot near Nodeul Station, with no closing hours and views of the Han River bridges and Nodeul Island.
2026-11-20 ~ 2026-11-22
The Souvenir Fair 2026 runs Nov 20–22 at DDP Art Hall in Seoul. Free entry, 25 award-winning Korean souvenirs, pre-registration tips, and directions.
Mapodaegyo Bridge night view guide: lights on 30 minutes after sunset until 11 PM, free to visit, 15–17 min walk from Mapo or Yeouinaru Station.
2026-12-04 ~ 2026-12-20
OHSLOW VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET 2026 runs Fridays–Sundays, Dec 4–20 at Sangsang Platform in Incheon, Korea. Tickets, live music, and directions.
Free and open 24/7, Baekbeom Square on Namsan is a 5-minute walk from Hoehyeon Station Exit 4, with views of downtown Seoul and Namsan Seoul Tower.
Seoul Battleship Park in Mapo shows off three retired navy vessels by the Han River. Free park entry, sunset spots, hours, fees, and how to get there.
2026-08-14 ~ 2026-12-11
Yuseong Onnal runs Aug 14–Dec 11, 2026 across Daejeon's Yuseong Hot Spring District in Korea, with yoga classes, a riverside run, pop-ups and coupons.
Ichon Hangang Park in Yongsan, Seoul is open 24/7 with free entry. Find the best night view spots, parking fees, and directions from Ichon Station Exit 4.
Some Sevit is a free-entry floating complex on the Han River at Banpo Hangang Park, Seoul. See opening hours, how to get there, parking and night tips.
Songpa Book Museum in Seoul is Korea's first public book museum: free entry, open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, English audio guides, parking and directions.
Deoksugung Stone Wall Path in central Seoul is free and open 24/7. Night views, Deoksugung Palace hours, fees, and how to get there from City Hall Station.
Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo, Seoul is a free outdoor park open 24 hours, a 10-minute walk from World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6). Hours, tours, parking.
Seonyudo Park is a free island park on Seoul's Han River, open daily 06:00–24:00. Hours, subway and bus access, parking, and night-visit tips.
Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain in Seoul: free 20-minute shows at 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM in 2026, plus directions, parking fees and season dates.
Seoul Children's Museum night guide: facade lights from sunset to 10 p.m., hours, 4,000 KRW admission, parking, and how to get there from the subway.
Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun) in Seoul is free to visit Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00 and can be viewed from outside after dark. Guard ceremony times and directions.
Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul is free and open 24/7. Our night guide covers the best views, fountain hours, events, and how to get there by subway or bus.
Jangchung Arena, Korea's first indoor arena (1963), links directly to Exit 5 of Dongguk University Station. Hours, events, parking & directions.
Night views from Palgakdang Oreum Gwangjang, the highest spot in Seoul Children's Grand Park. Free entry, open daily 05:00–22:00, plus parking and directions.
Visiting the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul? Directions from Gwanghwamun Station, hours, parking fees, and the English backstage tour.
Seoul Museum of Art Seosomun Main Branch guide: free permanent viewing, open until 9 PM on Fridays, 4 minutes' walk from City Hall Station Exit 10.
Seoul World Cup Stadium guide: stadium tour times and 1,000 KRW tickets, how to book, getting there on Line 6, parking fees, and evening visit tips.
Changgyeonggung Palace in Seoul stays open until 21:00 year-round. See night viewing areas, 1,000 KRW tickets, free entry Oct 29–Nov 15, and directions.
Naksan Park in Seoul is open 24 hours and free to enter. Find the best night view spots, the Seoul City Wall trail, parking, and how to get there.
Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival lights up Seoul's Songpa-gu lakeside Oct 30, 2026–Feb 28, 2027. Free entry, lights 5:30–10:30 PM nightly.
2026-11-26 ~ 2026-12-25
Christmas Village Busan 2026 runs Nov 26–Dec 25 at Busan Cinema Center, but only on 21 set days. Opening days, hours, ticket prices and directions.
2026-11-19 ~ 2026-11-21
Pohang Gukje Bulbit Chukje runs Nov 19–21, 2026 at Yeongildae Beach in Pohang, Korea. Free entry; the international fireworks show lights up Nov 21.
Seoul Botanic Park in Gangseo-gu pairs free, always-open parkland with a ticketed greenhouse (5,000 KRW, ~$3.80). Hours, fees and AREX directions.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is free to enter and open 10:00–20:00. See DDP 365 Light showtimes, the sunset rooftop tour, and how to get there.
N SEOUL TOWER night view guide: observatory hours, ticket prices, getting there by Namsan bus or on foot, and free places to see Seoul lit up at night.
Yeouido Hangang Park Mulbit Plaza guide: free fountain plaza in Seoul with April–October shows, night lighting, fountain times, and directions.
Visit the Changdeokgung Palace Complex in Seoul: opening hours, 3,000 KRW tickets, free entry Oct 29–Nov 15, Secret Garden booking, and how to get there.
2026-11-15 ~ 2026-11-15
Join the Daejeon Energy Walk – Celebrating WCPEC-9 in Korea on Nov 15, 2026: schedule, pre-registration by Oct 31, QR missions and rewards.
Visit Deoksugung Palace at night in Seoul: illuminated Seokjojeon and Junghwajeon, hours until 21:00, 1,000 KRW admission, and how to get there.
2026-11-07 ~ 2026-11-07
Busan Fireworks Festival 2026 lights up Gwangalli Beach on Nov 7. See the full schedule, R/S seat prices, how to book tickets, and subway directions.
Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul is free and open 24/7. See night light show times, fountain seasons, rain closures, and how to get there by subway.
2026-11-07 ~ 2026-11-07
Pyeonghwa Ondam comes to Gyeongju, Korea on Nov 7, 2026: a free one-day peace festival beside Cheomseongdae with crafts, live shows and on-site events.
2026-10-30 ~ 2026-11-01
BUSAN MACKEREL FESTIVAL runs Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 at Songdo Beach in Busan: free entry, bare-hand mackerel catching, fireworks, and a seafood market.
Haneul Park sits atop World Cup Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Admission is free; hours change monthly (Oct 06:00–19:00, Nov 06:30–19:00). Here's how to visit.
2026-10-30 ~ 2026-10-31
Yesansagwachukje 2026 runs Oct 30–31 at Yedangho Suspension Bridge in Yesan, Korea. Free entry, cut-price local apples and lakeside fireworks.
Gyeongbokgung Palace guide: 3,000 KRW entry, free in hanbok, seasonal hours, closed Tuesdays, plus subway exits, buses, parking and free guided tours.
2026-10-29 ~ 2026-11-01
Hongseong Global Barbecue Festival runs Oct 29–Nov 1, 2026 at Hongjuseong Fortress, Korea. Free entry, Hanwoo beef BBQ, nightly concerts and fireworks.
2026-10-25 ~ 2026-10-25
Yangcheongajok Georichukje fills 900m of road by Sinjeongnegeori Station, Seoul, on Oct 25, 2026 (10:30–21:00). Free entry, evening concerts and kids' zones.
2026-04-01 ~ 2026-11-29
Cheongchun Maikeu brings free street shows by youth and senior performers to the Seoul Capital Area and Gangwon, Korea, Apr 1–Nov 29, 2026.
2026-10-24 ~ 2026-11-01
Gangjinman Chumchuneun Galdaechukje runs Oct 24–Nov 1, 2026 at Gangjinman Eco Park, Korea. Free entry, 10:00–19:00 daily, 70+ programs and concerts.
2026-10-24 ~ 2026-10-25
The 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival runs Oct 24–25 at Nanji Campground. Free entry; self-BBQ tables cost 10,000–20,000 KRW. Schedule, shuttle and parking info.
2026-05-01 ~ 2026-11-01
Hwaseong Haenggung Night Opening in Suwon, Korea runs Fri–Sun & holidays to Nov 1, 2026, 18:00–21:30. Tickets, programs, and how to get there.
2026-10-23 ~ 2026-10-25
The 2026 Gimcheon Gimbap Festival runs Oct 23–25 in Gimcheon, Korea. Free entry, shuttle buses, parking, performer lineup and QR ordering tips.
2026-10-23 ~ 2026-10-25
Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival 2026 runs Oct 23–25 at Silleuksa in Yeoju, Korea: free entry, a night fire-falling show, cauldron bibimbap, and how to get there.
2026-10-23 ~ 2026-11-14
2026 NAMSAN NIGHT FESTIVAL runs Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 23–Nov 14, 2026, around Namsan Park in Seoul: free picnics, night walks and a silent DJ party.
2026-05-01 ~ 2026-10-27
Seoul International Garden Show 2026 runs May 1–Oct 27 at Seoul Forest, plus Maeheon Citizen's Forest in October. Free entry, no booking, open 12:00–19:00.
2026-10-24 ~ 2026-10-24
The 2026 SEOUL MUSIC FESTIVAL is a free one-day music festival on Nodeul Island, Seoul, on October 24, 2026, running noon to 9 PM. Lineup and directions.
2026-10-22 ~ 2026-10-25
ART GWANGJU 26 runs Oct 22–25, 2026 at Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju, Korea, with about 110 galleries from 12 countries. Tickets, hours & tips.
2026-01-05 ~ 2026-12-31
See The Walk of the Royal Family, a free Joseon royal procession in the duty-free area of Incheon Airport, Korea, from Jan 5 to Dec 31, 2026.
2026-10-21 ~ 2026-10-25
The 2026 Gangneung Coffee Festival runs Oct 21–25 on Anmok Beach's coffee street in Korea. Get the schedule, programs, free shuttles, and road closures.
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Jinyeon is an hour-long live gugak show in Insadong, Seoul, held daily at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00 through Dec 31, 2026. Regular tickets: 65,000 KRW.
2026-10-21 ~ 2026-11-21
Free night walk on Seoul's Namsan, Oct 21–Nov 21, 2026: a 3km route from Namsangol Hanok Village toward Namsan Tower, 7–9 PM, on-site registration.
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-12-31
The DDP Architecture Tour is a guided walk of about 60 minutes around Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. It runs Tuesday–Sunday through 2026 and includes an English session.
2026-10-19 ~ 2026-10-25
Hanbok Culture Week 2026 runs Oct 19–25 at the National Museum of Korea and 410+ sites nationwide. Ceremony, fashion show, Hanbok Pass discounts and more.
2026-10-19 ~ 2026-10-23
The 2026 K-DRONE FESTIVAL runs Oct 19–23 at Gangneung Olympic Park, Korea, with a free drone light show on Oct 19 at 8 PM. Full schedule and bus info.
2026-10-17 ~ 2026-10-17
Free youth festival TEN FESTA hits Dongdaemun's Baebongsan Neighborhood Park on Oct 17, 2026: booths from noon, stage 1–5 p.m. with rapper Heo Seong-hyeon.
2026-10-17 ~ 2026-10-17
Jeonju relives the Donghak Peasant Army's 1894 march on Oct 17, 2026. Free for all ages: route, sign-up, buses and parking near Hanok Village.
2022-11-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Painters is a nonverbal dance, acting and live-art show in Seoul. See 2026 showtimes, seat prices, booking tips and how to reach the Gwanghwamun theater.
2026-05-07 ~ 2026-05-17
Experience a Joseon-era royal banquet at Changgyeonggung Palace. Dress in court attire, taste palace sweets, and enjoy traditional performances under the night sky.
2026-05-01 ~ 2026-05-17
Experience the 2026 Busan Lantern Festival — a free, UNESCO-recognized traditional lantern celebration running May 1–17 at Songsanghyeon Square and Busan Citizens Park.
2026-03-21 ~ 2026-05-31
Walk the full 652m rooftop of Seoul's DDP for panoramic 360° views of Dongdaemun. Running March 21–May 31, 2026.
2026-04-09 ~ 2026-04-12
Visit Korea's biggest single-site rapeseed field — 110 hectares of golden blooms along the Nakdong River in Changnyeong, April 9–12, 2026. Free admission.
2026-04-18 ~ 2026-05-10
Walk through 770,000㎡ of emerald-green barley fields at the free Gochang festival, running April 18 – May 10, 2026 in Jeonbuk, South Korea.
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Free every Saturday night — up to 1,000 drones light up the sky above Gwangalli Beach with the Gwangan Bridge as a backdrop.
2026-04-08 ~ 2026-05-17
Step inside Deoksugung Palace after dark for a 100-minute journey through Korean Empire history, complete with a royal coffee tasting, live musical, and guided tour of Seokjojeon Hall.
2026-05-01 ~ 2026-06-07
Plan your trip to the 2026 Pocheon Hantangang Garden Festa (May 1–Jun 7). Flower gardens, a 410m suspension bridge, and river market at a UNESCO Global Geopark.
2026-05-22 ~ 2026-05-31
Plan your visit to the 2026 Gokseong World Rose Festival (May 22–31) with 1,004 rare European rose varieties, live performances, and night programs.
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Watch the free Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony in Seoul daily (except Mondays) from 10:00–15:40. A Joseon-era military reenactment at Korea's National Treasure No. 1.
2026-04-08 ~ 2026-05-27
Experience royal Korean tea and confections at Gyeongbokgung Palace from April 8 to May 27, 2026. Tickets 15,000 KRW (~$11 USD) per person.
2026-01-01 ~ 2026-12-31
Watch the free Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace daily (except Mondays) at 11 AM & 2 PM. Includes costume experiences and photo ops.
2026-04-16 ~ 2026-05-31
Walk through UNESCO-listed Changdeokgung Palace at night with expert guides and traditional performances. April 16 – May 31, 2026.
2026-03-27 ~ 2026-04-05
Complete guide to the 2026 Jinhae Gunhangje: cherry blossom dates Mar 27-Apr 5, Black Eagles air show, how to get there, top spots & travel tips.