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K-Performance Competition
A creative performance competition showcasing Korea through any genre, including traditional arts, K-POP, dance, and taekwondo- Online Application:
- November 6, 2025 (Thu) – December 3, 2025 (Wed)
- Preliminary Round(Video Screening):
- December 3, 2025 (Wed) – December 4, 2025 (Thu)
- Semi Final:
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December 13, 2025 (Sat) at Seoul City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
December 14, 2025 (Sun) at Seoul City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
December 20, 2025 (Sat) at Seoul City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
- Finals:
- December 25, 2025 (Thu) at Gwanghwamun Square
City Hall Concert
A special year-end piano trio concert held at Seoul City Hall- Schedule:
- December 28, 2025 (Sun) at 14:00
- Venue:
- Seoul City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
- Performers:
- Koh Hee-an Trio
YOUNG STAGE 2025 Young Stage at Seoul Plaza
An open performance stage for applied music majors selected through a public contest- SCHEDULE:
- December 14, 2025 (Sun) at 15:00
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square
Seoul Busking Live 2025 Seoul Street Performance
Street art and busking performances offered in every corner of Seoul.- SCHEDULE:
- December 12, 2025 (Fri) – January 4, 2025 (Sun)
- VENUE:
- Cheonggyecheon, Gwanghwamun Square, DDP and more
Exciting Global On-Off Festival
A global cultural festival consisting of traditional performances from eight countries including South Korea, Mongolia, and Nepal.- SCHEDULE:
- December 27, 2025 (Sat) at 14:00
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square
International Guest's Performance
Bails de Luces dancers from the Philippines will give a splendid LED performance.- SCHEDULE:
- December 12, 2025 (Fri) at 19:30 — Gwanghwamun Square
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon
Street Parade
A vibrant performance parade featuring a variety of genres, including percussion and group dance.- SCHEDULE:
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December 14, 2025 (Sun) — 18:30 / 19:30 at Cheonggyecheon
December 25, 2025 (Thu) — 18:30 / 19:30 at Cheonggyecheon
- VENUE:
- Cheonggyecheon
Together
Haechi Promotion Zone
This zone introduces the world view of "Haechi," the symbolic character of Seoul City, and features various goods and hands-on activities, along with a variety of events in conjunction with the Winter Festa.- SCHEDULE:
- December 12–31, 2025 (Fri–Wed), 17:30–21:30
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square
Winter Food Zone
This must-visit festival zone offers Korea's signature winter snacks and warm drinks- SCHEDULE:
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December 18–20, 2025 (Thu–Sat), 12:00–20:00
December 25–27, 2025 (Thu–Sat), 12:00–20:00
December 31, 2025 (Wed), 12:00–20:00
- VENUE:
- Seoul Regional Tourism Center Rooftop
360° Photo Zone
This photo zone features an experience-oriented rotating photo booth that captures the vivid atmosphere of the festival in 360 degrees.- SCHEDULE:
- December 13, 2025 (Sat) – January 4, 2025 (Sun), 17:30–21:30
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon, DDP
Haechi Costumed Character Event
Meet Haechi and good luck will follow! Haechi and Soul Friends can be found throughout the 2025 Seoul Winter Festa venues!- SCHEDULE:
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December 13, 2025 (Sat) — Cheonggyecheon
December 20, 2025 (Sat) — Seoul Regional Tourism Center Rooftop
December 25, 2025 (Thu) — Cheonggyecheon
December 27, 2025 (Sat) — Cheonggyecheon
- Showtimes:
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December 20 (Sat), 27 (Sat), 31 (Wed): 16:00 / 17:30 / 19:00
December 13 (Sat), 25 (Thu): 17:30 / 18:30 / 19:30
- VENUE:
- Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Regional Tourism Center Rooftop, Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Plaza
Winter Sleeping Contest
This contest aims to find the "best sleeper" by comparing heart rates among the participants while sleeping- Venue:
- Seoul City Hall, 8th Floor Multi-purpose Hall
- Online Registration:
- December 3–14, 2025 (Wed–Sun)
- Contest:
- December 27, 2025 (Sat), 13:00
K-Culture
K-Beauty Idol Makeup Experience Zone
WINTER GLAM SEOUL
This event offers participants an opportunity to experience the latest K-pop idol beauty makeup styles in conjunction with the Winter Festa.
- SCHEDULE:
- December 22–24, 2025 (Mon–Wed), 11:00–19:00
- VENUE:
- KT Gwanghwamun WEST, B1 Floor
K-Traditional Game Experience Zone
The Winter Festa provides a variety of experience programs filled with pleasant surprises based on K-traditional games, including fortune-telling for 2026.- SCHEDULE:
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December 18–20, 2025 (Thu–Sat), 12:00–20:00
December 25–27, 2025 (Thu–Sat), 12:00–20:00
December 31, 2025 (Wed), 12:00–20:00
- VENUE:
- Seoul Regional Tourism Center Rooftop
K-Pop Reels Zone
A unique, experience-oriented photo spot where you can take photos of your reels with the beautiful night view of Cheonggyecheon Stream as a backdrop.- SCHEDULE:
- December 13, 2025 (Sat) – January 4, 2026 (Sun), 17:30–21:30
- VENUE:
- Cheonggyecheon
K-POP DANCE PARTY
A K-Pop-themed one-day dance class with dancers and an exciting DJ party sure to warm you up on a cold winter night will be held at the Winter Festa.- SCHEDULE:
- December 28, 2025 (Sun), Two Sessions - 13:00 / 16:00
- VENUE:
- Seoul City Hall, 8th Floor Multi-purpose Hall
Random Play Dance
Heat up the winter with a random play dance! K-Pop dance time where everyone joins in and has fun together.- SCHEDULE:
- December 28, 2025 (Sun) 13:00
- VENUE:
- DDP Oullim Square
