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Must Visit Korean Winter Light Festivals 2025 / 2026

Jessie Kang

Discover some of the amazing light festivals that will be held in Korea this year!

With the year coming to an end soon, the time for celebrations has finally come! What better way to celebrate the start of Winter than with the dazzling lights of Korea? Enter a magical world, illuminated by colorful lights this Winter in Korea!

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1. Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival

When: Dec 5, 2025 ~ March 15, 2025

Address: 432 Sumokwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Kakao Maps)

Snow falls to blanket the glowing lights at the Garden of Morning Calm winter light festival in korea.

Just a two-hour drive from Seoul will take you to this land of floral wonders. Garden of Morning Calm is one of the most beautiful gardens in Korea showcasing a wide array of flora. Even when the flowers have withered, the garden is brought back to life with a kaleidoscopic display of dazzling lights. The Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival features various themed gardens to magical tunnels adorned with an array of multi-colored lights!

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Two photos showing a winter light festival tour; on the left a snowboarder glides down the slopes at Vivaldi Ski Resort and on the right a couple poses with winter lights at the garden of morning calm in South Korea

Enjoy the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival with Ski Resorts

Two photos showing a winter light festival tour; on the left a visitor stands in front of a frozen waterfall at Eobi Ice Valley and on the right a couple poses for a photo in a tunnel of lights at the garden of morning calm in South Korea

Join the Ultimate Winter Tour to the Light Festival & Eobi Ice Valley

2. Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival

When: Dec 1,2025 ~ Feb 28, 2026

Address: 51, Cheongsin-ro 947beongil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Kakao Maps)

 

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Pocheon Herb Island, located in the picturesque mountains of Gyeonggi-do, is a Mediterranean-themed herb museum and a botanical garden. As the sun starts to set, the island is transformed into a sparkling ocean of LED lights that illuminates the entire park. There are many things to see from the pink wish tunnels to Christmas-themed attractions, such as Santa’s Village. Step into the twinkling world of lights at the Pocheon Herb Island Lighting Festival this year!

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3. Seoul Lantern Festival at Cheonggyecheon Stream

When: Dec 12, 2025 ~ Jan 14, 2026

Address: Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Kakao Maps)

 

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The Seoul Lantern Festival is an annual event held in the heart of the South Korean capital, typically taking place along the Cheonggyecheon Stream. The festival showcases a mesmerizing display of lanterns, transforming the stream into a vibrant and enchanting corridor of light.

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4. Seoul Light Gwanghwamun

When: Dec 12th, 2025 ~ Jan 4th, 2026

Address: 172 Sejongdaero, Jongno District (KakaoMaps)

Seoul Light Gwanghwamun is a spectacular media art event that is part of the 2024 Seoul Winter Festa. The event takes place from December 13, 2024, to January 5, 2025, around Gwanghwamun Square, showcasing an impressive 800-meter-long media façade extending from the Gwanghwamun Woldae to Gwanghwamun Square, created by five world-renowned media artists. Visitors can expect a dream-like, synesthetic experience that blends technology, art, and historical elements of Seoul!

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5. Seoul Light DDP

When: Dec 18th, 2025 – Dec 31st, 2025

Address: 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu (KakaoMaps)

Seoul Light DDP is a prominent media art festival held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, showcasing cutting-edge technology and artistic creativity. The event transforms the 222-meter façade of DDP into a massive canvas for light and sound, offering immersive experiences to visitors. Celebrating the New Year’s Eve countdown at DDP is an experience you won’t want to miss!

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6. Haeundae Light Festival

When: Nov 29th, 2025 ~ Jan 18th, 2026

 

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The Haeundae Light Festival is an annual winter event held in Busan, known for its stunning light displays and artistic installations. The festival will take place from November 19th, 2025, to January 18th, 2026, marking its 12th year. Beautiful illuminations will adorn the beach and surrounding streets, including a large Christmas tree and interactive light playgrounds!

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7. Jeju Light Garden

When: All Year Round

Address: 2346 Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (KakaoMap)

magical lights brighten the winter night at the Jeju light garden on Jeju Island

Spend time with lovers or friends at Jeju Light Garden under the beautiful night sky! Jeju Light Garden is located in Aewol-eup, on the northern coast of Jeju Island. Open all year round, it’s the perfect place to spend your evening with your friends, family, or lovers while traveling around Jeju Island. Take photos with the love swan, the most famous sculpture in Jeju Light Garden!

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