November in Korea is that golden crossover between sweater weather and full-on hot pack season. The air is crisp, the leaves are dramatically extra, and the festival scene is still very much alive. From lantern-lit nights to sizzling street food feasts, this month’s lineup proves that Korea saves some of its best parties for the chillier days. Bundle up and get ready, because your fall adventures are about to glow.
1. 2025 Sky Festival K-pop Concert
- Address: Inspire Arena, 127 Gonghangmunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Saturday, November 8 – Sunday, November 9
- Time: 17:00~
- Line-up: HIGHLIGHT, MARK, MEOVV, ALLDAY PROJECT, xikers, Crush, and more
*Line-up is subject to change without notice depending on the artists’ situations.
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The 2025 Sky Festival K-pop Concert isn’t just another show; it’s a high-energy fan explosion where Korea’s hottest idols take the stage under an open autumn sky. Picture synchronized dance breaks, fireworks bursting on beat, and fans waving light sticks like a cosmic sea. Held at Incheon’s enormous outdoor venue, this festival is basically a live mixtape of every group topping the charts right now.
▷Reserve your spot now to catch Korea’s hottest idols live!◁
2. 2025 KGMA (Korean Grand Music Awards)
- Address: Inspire Arena, 127 Gonghangmunhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 15
- Time: 18:30~
- Line-up: BOYNEXTDOOR, ATEEZ, IVE, SUHO, Hearts2Hearts, P1Harmony, and more
*Line-up is subject to change without notice depending on the artists’ situations.
The KGMA Korean Grand Music Awards is autumn’s ultimate excuse to unleash your inner fangirl (or fanboy)! It’s two glitter-packed days of chart-topping idols, from Stray Kids and IVE to the latest rookie groups, all hyped up with fancy costumes and jaw-dropping special stages. Hosts like Irene from Red Velvet and Natty from Kiss of Life keep the buzz rolling, while surprise celebrity presenters add extra sparkle. This isn’t just an awards show; it’s a K-pop extravaganza where you can brag about seeing exclusive performances that nobody else gets to watch.
▷Experience the glitz of the KGMA for show-stopping stages!◁
3. 2025 Busan Fireworks Festival
- Address: 219 Gwangan Beach Road, Suyeong-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Date: Saturday, November 15
- Time: 14:00-20:00 (ticket booth opens at 14:00, entry is from 15:00-18:00, and fireworks take place from 19:00-20:00)
*You must enter the seating area by 18:00
The Busan Fireworks Festival is a dazzling seaside blowout that turns Gwangalli Beach into a giant open-air party. Imagine thousands of people packed on the sand, munching fried chicken and cheering as the sky ignites with 80,000 fireworks. This year, it’s extra epic: a 20th anniversary bash with jaw-dropping drone art and Niagara-style cascades spilling gold over the ocean. If you want a night where sparkle meets salty air, there’s nothing better than Busan in November.
▷Light up your night at the Busan Fireworks Festival!◁
4. Lotte World Halloween – Horror Island & Pokemon World Adventure
- Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 15
- Park Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:00-21:00, Fri, Sat 10:00-22:00
Lotte World is Seoul’s renowned amusement park, featuring the largest indoor theme park in the world.
As autumn arrives, Magic Island, the outdoor amusement area, takes on an entirely new vibe with Horror Island: Zombie World, which plunges the park into a vivid nightmare of glowing red lights, eerie media mapping shows, and zombie hordes roaming the streets. Daredevils can brave haunted houses like The Strange Apartment and navigate horror zones filled with cursed dolls and marionettes, while spooky street performances keep the adrenaline pumping. Be sure to try zombie-themed treats like blood ade, zombie cool gelato, and gravestone churros… if you dare!
If scary adventures aren’t your thing, have no fear, as Pokémon World Adventure offers a colorful and cheerful alternative just steps away. Dance with Pikachu and friends in dazzling shows, strike poses in vibrant photo zones, and enjoy interactive games that bring the Pokémon universe to life! Whether you’re a millennial revisiting the magic of your favorite childhood show or a newer fan discovering it for the first time, you’ll love every moment here!
Check out this blog post for all you need to know about Halloween at Lotte World!
📌Lotte World Tickets & Tours:
- Lotte World Discount Ticket
- Lotte World Aquarium Discount Ticket with Optional Lotte World 1 Day Pass Combo
- Lotte World (+ Seoul Sky/ Lotte World Aquarium) 1 Day Guided Tour
- Korean School Uniform Rental near Lotte World
5. Everland Halloween – K-pop Demon Hunters & OZ
- Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Friday, September 5 – Monday, November 16
- Park Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
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K-pop Demon Hunters crashes into Everland this Halloween with a neon-splashed twist that’s pure chaos and charisma. Inspired by Netflix’s hit film, this new zone drops you into a world where K-pop idols battle demons through rhythm games, photo missions, and glam horror fun. Dance along to hits like Golden and Soda Pop, try the AR mission hunts, or strike your best stage pose in the Idol Awards photo zone. Between whack-a-demon games, Soda Pop Ade drinks, and exclusive HUNTR/X merch, it’s the perfect mix of spooky, stylish, and seriously addictive for kids (or maybe more so adults, as they seem to be more obsessed with the film!).
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Meanwhile, The Everland of Oz reimagines your favorite fairytale through a haunted lens. In Emerald City, families can stroll through pumpkin-lined gardens and wave at Dorothy in the Smile Pumpkin Parade, while kids join missions in Scarecrow’s Brick Playground and Tinman’s Heart Garden. When the sun sets, Emerald City transforms into Blood City, which isn’t for the faint-hearted, as eerie fog and cursed witches unleash Dorothy’s Nightmare, Everland’s most cinematic live horror show yet. Whether you crave glitter or goosebumps, the Land of Oz has both, if you dare step off the yellow brick road.
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📌Everland Tickets & Tours:
- Everland Discount Ticket – One Day Pass
- Everland Discount Ticket & Shuttle Bus Package
- Everland Discount Ticket & Private Van Transfer Package
- Everland Full Day Package
6. Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival
- Address: 6 Seon-eo Market Road, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Date: Friday, November 8
- Time: 19:00-21:30
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The Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival lights up Korea’s southern coast with pure ocean magic. Set against the glowing waves of Yi Sunshin Square, this year’s 10th-anniversary show celebrates the theme “Fireworks, Night Sea, Colored by Yeosu.” Expect a full-scale spectacle blending watercolor fireworks, drone art, and the newly introduced “Big Tree” technique that paints blooming lights across the night sky. Music, live stage performances, and the salty sea breeze turn Yeosu’s harbor into a living canvas that keeps you spellbound. Bring a cozy blanket, grab some grilled squid from nearby stalls, and watch the city shimmer, because this is one of Korea’s most romantic nights by the sea!
📌Yeosu Tours and Activities:
- Yeosu & Suncheon 1 Day Private Tour from Yeosu
- Yeosu Walking Tour
- Yeosu Self-guide Tour Package (1 Day/ 2D1N) with KTX Train Tickets
- Yeosu 1 Day Private Tour from Busan (Van/ Minibus/ Big Bus)
- Aqua Planet Yeosu Discount Ticket (+ Helga Stentzel Exhibition option)
- Yeosu Arte Museum Ticket
7. The Lion King 30th Anniversary Live Concert
- Address: 26 Gyeonghui-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Kakao Maps)
- Concert Date: Sunday, November 30
- Time: 16:00
- Duration: 103 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)
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Hakuna Matata! The Lion King 30th Anniversary Live Concert roars in Seoul this November 30, bringing Disney magic to life like never before. A full orchestra and choir perform Hans Zimmer and Elton John’s legendary score in perfect sync with the original film projected on a massive screen. Think goosebumps, nostalgia, and pure auditory bliss all in one. You’ll relive Simba’s epic journey from cub to king through Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and every anthem that shaped a generation. Whether you’re a longtime Disney fan or just looking for a night that hits every emotional note, this concert will make your heart roar louder than Pride Rock itself.
▷Book your seat before it’s gone and relive the Circle of Life!◁
8. Buyeo Ancient City Chrysanthemum Festival
- Address: Around Gungnamji Pond, Seodong Park, 117 Dongnam-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 9
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Get ready for a floral fiesta like no other at the Baekje Ancient Capital Buyeo Chrysanthemum Festival! This colorful celebration transforms the historic Gungnamji Pond area into a wonderland of giant chrysanthemum towers, dazzling flower sculptures, and six playful themed zones, from artistic exhibits to romantic flower-lit paths. Join in on fun activities like chrysanthemum yoga, browse interactive booths, try on traditional Korean attire, and treat yourself to tasty bites from food trucks. It’s an autumn celebration bursting with natural beauty, culture, and good vibes, perfect for anyone looking to soak up the season in style and bloom with joy.
▷Uncover Baekjae’s hidden beauty with a private tour!◁
9. Incheon Local Festa (Jemul Powav Market)
- Address: Sangsang Platform, 33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Saturday, November 8 – Sunday, November 9
- Time: 11:00-18:00
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Get ready to dive into the ultimate local market party at the 2025 Incheon Local Festa, a two-day extravaganza that brings together over 70 trendy local brands from across the country, offering everything from handcrafted beers to stylish goods you won’t find anywhere else. But it’s not just about shopping. Catch live talks where passionate local creators share the stories and regional inspirations behind their brands, explore the city on a special guided local insight tour, groove to DJ sets, and join fun events like coupon giveaways and market games that guarantee a win. Plus, get hands-on with creative workshops ranging from longboard riding to making your own Bearbrick or hand cream. Whether you’re a foodie, a craft lover, or simply down for a good time, this event is the perfect blend of culture, creativity, and community spirit!
📌Incheon Tours and Activities:
- Incheon Airport → Seoul Free Shuttle Bus Tour: Lotte World + Seoul Sky + 1883 Incheon Global Stamp Tour Package
- Incheon 1 Day Tour from Seoul: Luge + Seaside Railbike + Ferry with Seagull Feeding
- Deep Sea Boat Fishing in Incheon
10. Sunchang Tteokbokki Festa
- Address: 55 Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do (Kakao Maps)
- Festival Period: Saturday, November 15 – Sunday, November 16
- Time: 10:00-17:00
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Dive into the fiery world of tteokbokki, Korea’s beloved spicy rice cake dish, at the Sunchang Tteokbokki Festa, made even more special with Sunchang’s famous fermented red chili paste, celebrated for its rich flavor and subtle sweetness. This two-day festival is packed with fun and flavor: taste a variety of tteokbokki styles, join hands-on workshops to make the iconic chili paste, and enjoy lively performances that bring local food culture to life. Don’t miss the dazzling “Sunchang Gochujang Offering Procession to the King,” a musical parade that honors King Taejo’s legendary love for Sunchang’s chili paste!
📌More Tteokbokki-related Tours:
- Jagalchi Fish Market & Korean Food Market Tour With a Local Chef in Busan
- Yeouido Hangang River & Gwangjang Market Night Tour with Optional River Cruise
- Customized 2-Hour Foodie Tour in Seoul
From thrilling K-pop concerts and dazzling fireworks to festive theme park events, November in Korea is bursting with excitement. Experience it all with Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop!
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