
Festival
Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)
2025-12-12 – 2026-01-18 · Winter
- Winter
- 2025-12-12 – 2026-01-18
OVERVIEW
Overview
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.
PRACTICAL
Visitor information
- Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Area of Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza - Samilgyo Bridge)
- 2025-12-12 – 2026-01-18
- 18:00-22:00
- Free
- +82-2-3788-8168
- Seoul Tourism Organization
MAP
Location and getting here
- Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Area of Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza - Samilgyo Bridge)
- 18:00-22:00
FAQ
FAQ
- When does this festival take place?
- 2025-12-12 – 2026-01-18
- Where is Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제) held?
- Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- What are the hours?
- 18:00-22:00
- Is there an admission fee?
- Free
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