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November 2026 Festivals in Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon

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Festivals in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Incheon for November 2026, checked as of October 19. November is quieter than October around Seoul: many events start in late October and end in the first week of November, and the rest are mostly indoor fairs. For the rest of Korea, see the November regional festivals post. Last month’s guide is here.

Dates come from official sites, Seoul’s festival portal, the Ministry of Culture festival database and 2026 news. Festivals without a confirmed 2026 date are listed at the end. Photos are freely licensed pictures of past festivals or venues, so this year may look different.

At a glance

DatesFestivalWhereFee
to Nov 1 (Sun)Five Gyeonggi festivals (see “Also in Gyeonggi”)Gyeonggimostly free
Oct 30 – Nov 1Incheon Illustration KoreaSongdo Convensia₩5,000–10,000
to Nov 8 (Sun)Nowon Moonlight WalkDanghyeoncheon, Seoulfree
to Nov 8 (Sun)Curtain Call GardenSejong Center, Seoulfree
to Nov 8, weekendsAll Nights Wolmi & Gaehangjang PassJung-gu, Incheonfree
to Nov 29 (Sun)DMZ OPEN Festival exhibitionImjingak, Pajunot confirmed
to Nov 30 (Mon)Seoul Sculpture Festival exhibitionSonghyeon Green Plazafree
Nov 4 – 7Food Week KoreaCOEX, Seoulpaid
Nov 6 – 7 (+ Nov 14)Namsan Night FestivalNamsan, Seoul₩5,000–10,000, booking
Nov 7 – 8Sanbuk AI Kimjang FestivalYeojufree, kimjang extra
Nov 7 – 8Incheon Airport Sky FestivalInspire, Yeongjongdofree, concert booked out
Nov 11 – 14Seoul Cafe Show (public Nov 13–14)COEX, Seoul₩20,000–25,000
Nov 19 – 22Incheon Art ShowSongdo Convensia₩18,000–20,000
Nov 21 – 22Gyeonggi Rice Dessert FestaSuwon Messefree
Nov 27 – 29K-Rice FestaKINTEX, Goyangnot confirmed

Seoul

Nowon Moonlight Walk (노원달빛산책)

Danghyeoncheon stream Danghyeoncheon stream · Photo: Ox1997cow, 2021 · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

A light-art trail along Danghyeoncheon, a small stream in northern Seoul. About 40 lantern and light sculptures by 24 artist teams line the water every evening.

  • When: Oct 16 – Nov 8, lights on daily 17:30–22:00
  • Where: Danghyeoncheon stream around Danghyeon Maru, between Junggye Station and Yangjae Bridge
  • Fee: free
  • Getting there: Sanggye Station (Line 4) exit 3, then 5 minutes along the stream, or Junggye Station (Line 7) exit 1 or 6. No parking
  • Official: https://moonlightwalk.kr

Highlights

  • This year’s theme, “New Moon, New Wishes”
  • Guided moonlight tour, daily 19:30–20:30 (sign up in advance via Google Form; meet at Danghyeon Bridge 1, Junggye Station exit 6)

Namsan Night Festival (남산 나이트 페스티벌)

Namsan and N Seoul Tower Namsan and N Seoul Tower · Photo: Republic of Korea (Korea.net), 2016 · CC BY-SA 2.0, Flickr

Evening programs on Namsan, the hill under N Seoul Tower. Only some days are in November:

  • Namsan Campnic (Baekbeom Square): Nov 6 (Fri) and Nov 7 (Sat), 17:00–22:00. Radio-style DJ show, street music and an outdoor movie
  • Foliage walk from Namsan Yejang Park along the Namsan trail: Nov 6 and 7, starts 16:00
  • Palgak Club, a silent disco in front of the octagonal pavilion under N Seoul Tower: Nov 14 (Sat), sessions at 17:30 and 19:30
  • Fee: prepaid booking on Naver, ₩10,000 per Campnic team, ₩5,000 per person for the walk and the disco. The organizers say it is refunded once you attend
  • Booking: Palgak Club opens Nov 2 (Mon) 10:00; the others are open now
  • Getting there: Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) exit 4, about 900 m to Baekbeom Square. No parking support
  • Official: https://namsannightfestival.com/2026/

Curtain Call Garden at Sejong Center (세종문화회관 커튼 콜 가든)

  • When: Oct 15 – Nov 8, 17:00–23:00 (reported closed on Mondays)
  • Where: the back garden of Sejong Center, 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu
  • Fee: free; food and drinks extra
  • Getting there: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)

Outdoor jazz sets Wednesday to Saturday, with craft beer and Korean food stalls. A relaxed stop after walking around Gwanghwamun.

Seoul Cafe Show (서울카페쇼)

Seoul Cafe Show 2022 Seoul Cafe Show 2022 · Photo: kallerna, 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

One of Asia’s largest coffee trade shows. Roasters, cafe brands, equipment and dessert makers fill all four halls of COEX.

  • When: Nov 11 – 14. Nov 11–12 are trade-only; the public can enter Nov 13 (Fri) 10:00–18:00 and Nov 14 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
  • Where: COEX Halls A–D, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu
  • Fee: ₩25,000 (about $18) on site; ₩22,000 advance until Nov 8 on NOL Ticket
  • Getting there: Samseong Station (Line 2) or Bongeunsa Station (Line 9)

Go Saturday morning if you can; it ends at 16:00.

Food Week Korea (푸드위크 코리아)

  • When: Nov 4 – 7, 10:00–18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
  • Where: COEX Halls A–C and The Platz
  • Fee: discounted advance registration; full price not confirmed. Free for elementary school kids
  • Official: http://www.foodweek.co.kr

A food industry fair with about 1,000 exhibitors from 30 countries. It is open to the public, and there is plenty to taste.

Also in Seoul

  • Seoul Sculpture Festival exhibition: to Nov 30, Songhyeon Green Plaza (near Anguk Station exit 1) and Ttukseom Hangang Park. Free
  • Family Book Festival (온 가족 책 잔치): Nov 7 (Sat) 11:00–17:00, Jeongdok Library, Jongno-gu
  • Outdoor picture-book library by Yangjaecheon stream: weekends to Nov 8
  • Seoul Wellness Travel Week: Oct 29 – Nov 4, around Bongeunsa temple

Gyeonggi-do

Sanbuk AI Kimjang Festival, Yeoju (산북AI김장문화축제)

A village festival built around kimjang (김장), the late-autumn custom of making a whole winter’s supply of kimchi with family and neighbors. You can join in and take your kimchi home.

  • When: Nov 7 (Sat) – 8 (Sun), 09:00–18:00
  • Where: Sanbuk Sports Park, 36 Geumpum 1-ro, Sanbuk-myeon, Yeoju
  • Fee: free entry; kimjang kit price not confirmed
  • Getting there: rural area, a car is much easier

Highlights

  • Kimjang kits: 10 kg salted cabbage + 4 kg seasoning, or 20 kg cabbage
  • Kids’ activities: hand millstone, injeolmi rice cake, kkakdugi radish kimchi

Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa, Suwon (경기미 디저트 페스타)

  • When: Nov 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), 11:00–17:00
  • Where: Suwon Messe Hall 1, 37 Sehwa-ro 134beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu (one listing says Suwon Convention Center; check before you go)
  • Fee: free
  • Getting there: near Suwon Station (Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line)
  • Official: http://www.ricedessertfesta.com

Desserts made from Gyeonggi rice: a rice baking contest, a rice tteokbokki contest, a dessert market, and make-your-own tteokbokki and rice cookies.

K-Rice Festa, Goyang (K-라이스페스타)

Makgeolli Makgeolli · Photo: Sadopaul, 2026 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • When: Nov 27 – 29
  • Where: KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Goyang
  • Fee: not confirmed
  • Getting there: KINTEX Station (GTX-A)

A fair for rice-based foods and Korean traditional alcohol (makgeolli, yakju, soju) run by Nonghyup, with tastings and award winners on sale.

Also in Gyeonggi

  • DMZ OPEN Festival exhibition: to Nov 29, Imjingak Peace Nuri, Paju. Fourteen artists on the theme of the border
  • Ending Nov 1 (Sun):
    • Goyang Haengju Hanwoo BBQ Festival: Oct 31 – Nov 1, 10:00–17:00, next to Goyang Fire Station
    • Siheung World Coffee Bean Festival: Oct 31 – Nov 1, Eungye Lake Park
    • Yangju Drone-Bot Festival: Oct 30 – Nov 1, Ganam-ri airfield
    • Pocheon Hantangang Garden Festa: Hantangang eco park, ₩7,000
    • Gyeonggi Ceramic Biennale: Icheon, Gwangju and Yeoju, ₩11,000 combined ticket

Incheon

Incheon Airport Sky Festival (인천공항 스카이 페스티벌)

Inspire Arena Inspire Arena · Photo: LittleT889, 2025 · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • When: Nov 7 (Sat) – 8 (Sun). Concert 18:00–20:00, side events 13:00–19:00
  • Where: Inspire Arena and Ballroom, Yeongjongdo (near Incheon Airport)
  • Fee: free. Concert seats were booked in advance on NOL Ticket and are all gone
  • Getting there: free shuttle from Airport Cargo Terminal Station exit 2 (13:00–16:00, every 20 min); return shuttle toward Terminal 2 after the show. Free parking at Inspire that day
  • Official: https://www.2026skf.com

Highlights

  • Nov 7: Epik High, BIBI and others. Nov 8: PSY, Zion.T, Forestella and others
  • No ticket? An outdoor live-screen area next to the arena (about 300 seats)
  • About 20 K-travel, K-beauty and K-food booths in the ballroom, no booking needed

Ages 12 and up only, no re-entry.

Incheon Art Show (인천아트쇼)

Songdo Central Park Songdo Central Park · Photo: 허지호, 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • When: Nov 19 – 22. Fri–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–18:00 (Nov 19 is VIP preview)
  • Where: Songdo Convensia Halls 2–4, 123 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu
  • Fee: ₩20,000, or ₩18,000 in advance on NOL Ticket
  • Getting there: Incheon Nat’l Univ. Station (Incheon Line 1) exit 4, about 10 minutes on foot

About 160 gallery booths, plus a special show on mother-of-pearl and lacquer craft.

Also in Incheon

  • All Nights Wolmi & Gaehangjang Pass: weekends after 17:00 until Nov 8, around Incheon’s old port (Chinatown, Gaehangjang) and Wolmido. Check in on the “Incheon e-Ji” app to get ₩3,000–5,000 coupons for local shops. Incheon Station (Line 1)
  • Incheon Illustration Korea: Oct 30 – Nov 1, Songdo Convensia. ₩5,000 in advance, ₩10,000 on site

Dates not confirmed yet

No official 2026 date found. Last year’s dates only.

  • Seoul Kimjang Festival: Nov 22 last year, aT Center (Yangjae)
  • Korean Traditional Liquor Festival (우리술 대축제): Nov 14–16 last year, aT Center
  • Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival: Nov 21–23 last year, Imjingak
  • Lotte World Tower Christmas Market (Jamsil): started Nov 20 last year
  • Everland Christmas Fantasy: started Nov 28 last year
  • Seoul Lantern Festival: started in December last year, so probably not in November

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