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Introduction to the 2026 Festival

2026 Seoul Winter Festival

A warm, romantic December, followed by a January filled with hope and joy—celebrate both with the 2026 Seoul Winter Festival.

A fantasy of light that illuminates winter in Seoul!

This year, the festival brings together everything from urban light displays to winter experiences along the Han River.

Over 52 days, the festival returns with an expanded, more diverse program.

Period: December 11, 2026 – January 31, 2027 (52 days)
Locations: Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul Plaza, DDP, Bosingak Pavilion, and Hangang Parks
Detailed Festival: Seoul Light Gwanghwamun · Gwanghwamun Market · Seoul Lantern Festival · Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink · Seoul Light DDP · SEOULCon · New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Programs: Opening Ceremony Special Programs K-Performance Competition, Hangang Night Sauna, Winter Sleep Competition, New Year's Traditional Games, etc.

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