Seoul Events Calendar 2025
📅 Complete Event Guide
Comprehensive calendar covering October-December 2025 with Korean festivals, traditional holidays, K-culture events, and seasonal celebrations. All events include official contact information and booking details.
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🎃 October 2025 Events
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
📅 October 5-8, 2025 (4-day holiday)
Korea's major harvest festival with traditional ceremonies, family gatherings, and cultural performances throughout Seoul. Special palace programs and traditional markets offer authentic experiences.
📍 Location: Nationwide, Seoul
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
🌐 Website: Korea Tourism Organization
K-Royal Culture Festival
📅 October 8-12, 2025
Traditional performances, exhibitions, and ritual enactments across Seoul's royal palaces. Features Hanbok Royal Banquet at Gyeongbokgung Palace with special programs for international visitors.
📍 Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine
📞 Contact: Royal Palaces Center +82-2-3700-3900
🌐 Website: K-Royal Culture Festival
Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival
📅 October 3-12, 2025
World-class waterside media art festival with Han River as backdrop. Largest laser art festival in Seoul featuring spectacular light shows and digital art installations.
📍 Location: Yeouido Hangang Park, Seoul
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
🌐 Website: Visit Seoul
National Foundation Day & Hangeul Day
📅 October 3 & October 9, 2025
National holidays celebrating Korea's founding and the Korean alphabet. Cultural events, patriotic ceremonies, and Korean language celebrations throughout Seoul.
📍 Location: Seoul citywide
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
🍂 November 2025 Events
Seoul K-Food Festival 'Knock Knock'
📅 Every Friday-Sunday through December 31
Weekly Korean food festival featuring traditional and modern Korean cuisine, cooking demonstrations, and food culture experiences in downtown Seoul.
📍 Location: Downtown Seoul
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
Seoul Christmas Season Begins
📅 From early November 2025
Start of Seoul's extensive Christmas celebration season with light displays, markets, and holiday events throughout the city.
📍 Location: Seoul citywide
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
❄️ December 2025 Events
Seoul Lantern Festival
📅 December 12, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Annual lantern festival showcasing Korean culture, tradition, and artistry along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Spectacular light displays and cultural performances create magical winter atmosphere.
📍 Location: Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
🌐 Website: Visit Seoul
Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink Opening
📅 Mid-December 2025
Opening of Seoul's popular outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of the city. Free public skating with Seoul City Hall backdrop, perfect winter activity for families and couples.
📍 Location: Seoul Plaza, Seoul
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
Christmas Day & New Year's Eve
📅 December 25 & 31, 2025
National holiday celebrations with Christmas festivities and New Year's Eve countdown events throughout Seoul. Major celebrations at Bosingak Bell and other popular venues.
📍 Location: Seoul citywide
📞 Contact: Seoul Tourism Organization +82-02-3788-0800
🔗 Related Calendar Pages
- 📅 Seoul Events Calendar 2026 - Full year coverage
- 🎪 Seasonal Events Calendar - Traditional celebrations
- 🎭 Seoul Festivals Guide - Major festivals
🏛️ Planning Your Visit
Many events require advance booking, especially during major holidays like Chuseok and during the K-Royal Culture Festival. Palace events often offer special programs for international visitors.
Korean national holidays mean government offices and many businesses close, but tourist attractions often have special programming. Seoul Tourism Organization provides updated information on all major events.