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Top Things to Do in Korea in March 2026 | Festival Guide

Jane Moon

Korea in March is all about new energy. The air feels lighter, city parks start to blush pink, and locals trade padded coats for picnic mats. It’s a month made for explorers who love a touch of calm before the spring crowds. Read on for a list of the best ways to make your spring memorable.

1. Seodaemun, The Roar of That Day in 1919

  • Address:

Seodaemun Independence Park: Dongnimmun Station, 247 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul  (Kakao Maps)

Seodaemun Prison History Museum: 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Kakao Maps)

Methodist Theological University Wesley Chapel Building: 56 Dongnimmun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Kakao Maps)

  • Hours:

March 1st Commemoration: 3/1 (Sun): 10:00 (Seodaemun Independence Park)

Citizen Participation Programs & Booths: 3/1 (Sun) 10:00-18:00 (Seodaemun Independence Park)

Commemoration Music Performances: 2/28 (Sat) 15:00 (Methodist Theological University Wesley Chapel Building)

  • Date: February 28 (Sat) – March 1 (Sun) 

 

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Each March, the streets around Seodaemun turn into a living history book as “Seodaemun, The Roar of That Day in 1919” commemorates Korea’s March 1st Independence Movement. Centered around Seodaemun Independence Park and the former prison-turned-museum, the program weaves together a solemn memorial service, a rousing reenactment of the “manse” demonstrations, and an evening concert that feels both reflective and uplifting. It’s a powerful way to step beyond the textbook, stand where activists once stood, and feel the country’s modern freedoms framed by the echoes of its fight for independence.

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2. Gurye Sansuyu Festival

  • Address: 839-6, Jwasa-ri, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 14 (Sat) – March 22 (Sun) 

 

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Tucked into the foothills of Jirisan, the Gurye Sansuyu Festival feels like stepping into a watercolor washed entirely in yellow, as cornelian cherry blossoms spill down the valleys and wrap the village in warm light. Each March, travelers wander flower roads, sip sansuyu tea, and sample local products made from the fruit between traditional music performances, fireworks, and hands-on craft booths. It’s got a kind of small-town festival charm that still feels distinctly, quietly local.

3. Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival

  • Address: Seomjin Village, 55 Jimak 1-gil, Daap-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 13 (Fri) – March 22 (Sun) 

Perched above the jade ribbon of the Seomjin River, the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival turns the area into a dreamscape of white and blush-pink blooms cascading down terraced hillsides. Paths thread through more than 10,000 plum trees, leading visitors past sweeping viewpoints, farmhouses selling artisanal plum wine and jams, and tea stalls perfumed with maehwa blossoms. It’s one of Korea’s earliest and most photogenic spring outings, perfect for travelers who love cinematic landscapes and gentle walking trails.

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4. Jeju Fire  Festival

  • Address: 59-8 San, Bongseong-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 9 (Mon) – March 14 (Sat) 

The Jeju Fire Festival turns the volcanic grasslands into a blazing stage, reimagining the island’s old farming tradition of burning fields to pray for a healthy year. Over several nights, torchlight parades, towering straw “moon houses” set ablaze, fireworks, and media-art shows transform the dark sky into a spectacle of crackling fire and color. It’s one of March’s most dramatic experiences in Korea, blending myth, ritual, and modern performance in a way that feels both primal and cinematic against Jeju’s rugged landscape.

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5. Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival

  • Address: San 228-1, Imcho-ri, Sangmyeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: ~March 15 (Sun) 

 

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From December through March, the Garden of Morning Calm trades blooms for starlight, wrapping its forests, bridges, and flowerbeds in millions of LED lights that spill over the landscape like a luminous quilt. Just two hours from Seoul, the nighttime light festival turns this already beloved arboretum into a winter fairytale, with glowing tunnels, rainbow hillsides, and mirrored reflections in still ponds that feel made for slow twilight walks and long-exposure shots.

6. Nonsan Strawberry Festival

  • Address: Nonsan Citizens’ Stadium, 110 Cheyuk-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 26 (Thurs) – March 29 (Sun)

 

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Every spring, the Nonsan Strawberry Festival turns Nonsan, Korea’s biggest strawberry-growing region, into a sweet-toothed heaven, celebrating the country’s juiciest “K-berries” at peak ripeness. Visitors can head straight into the fields for hands-on picking, then wander back to riverside stalls and food zones piled high with strawberry buffets, desserts, jams, and limited-edition treats. It’s a feel-good countryside festival that pairs perfectly with a sunny day trip out of the city.

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7. Seogwipo Canola Flower International Walking Festival

  • Address: 381-15 Noksan-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 28 (Sat) – March 29 (Sun)

Sweeping across Seogwipo’s coastal fields on Jeju Island, the Canola Flower International Walking Festival paints late March weekends in vivid yellow, threading walkers through seas of blooming yuchae flowers backed by the deep blue ocean and rugged cliffs. Choose from 5km, 10km, or 20km courses, many overlapping Jeju Olle Trails, with street performances, souvenirs like T-shirts and backpacks, and a finish-line certificate from Korea’s athletic association.

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8. Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mt. Azalea Festival

  • Address: 191 San, Jungheung-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 28 (Sat) – March 29 (Sun)

 

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Climbing the slopes of Yeongchwisan Mountain near Yeosu, the Azalea Festival bathes the late March hillsides in a riot of pink and crimson blooms, creating one of southern Korea’s most vivid wildflower spectacles. Visitors hike easy trails amid thousands of azaleas, pausing for traditional music, dance performances, and contests like electing a “Miss Azalea” amid food stalls hawking local specialties.

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9. Jinhae Gunhangjae Festival

  • Address: 3 Daecheon-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 27 (Fri) – April 5 (Tue)

 

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Blanketing the streets and streams of Jinhae in a canopy of cherry blossoms, the Gunhangjae Festival, Korea’s grandest naval spring celebration, transforms this coastal town into a petal-strewn wonderland. Wander Yeojwa Stream’s iconic Romance Bridge amid glowing pink tunnels, catch military parades and K-pop performances at Jungwon Rotary, or ride retro trains through Gyeonghwa Station’s blossom arches, all while savoring cherry-themed treats from buzzing street stalls.

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10. N Seoul Tower Wine Fair

  • Venue: N Seoul Tower 1F Main Plaza (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 28 (Sat) – 29 (Sun) & April 4 (Sat) – 5 (Sun)
  • Opening Hours: 12PM – 9PM

N Seoul Tower Wine Fair is a spring wine festival held at the iconic N Seoul Tower, where visitors can sample a wide variety of wines while taking in panoramic views of Seoul’s skyline. The event features unlimited tastings of numerous wines from around the world, paired with delicious food and a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for dates, outings with friends, or family gatherings. With its combination of fine wine, great music, and both day and night cityscapes, it offers a memorable way to celebrate the season in the heart of Seoul.

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11. Sono Runtrip 180K in Jeju

  • Meet Location: Sono Calm Jeju (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 28 (Sat) – 29 (Sun)

SONO Runtrip 180K in Jeju is a lifestyle running festival where you can enjoy Jeju’s stunning coastal scenery while joining a 13km main run or a relaxing 6km pet-friendly course. Held around Sono Calm Jeju from March 28 to 29, 2026, the event combines running with travel, entertainment, music performances, and wellness programs for a full spring getaway experience. Participants receive a special running kit including a functional T-shirt, bandana scarf, storage bag, medal, and an additional leash for those running with pets.

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12. Daegu E-World Cherry Blossom Festival

  • Address: 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 21 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun)

The Daegu E-World Blossom Picnic is an annual cherry blossom festival that showcases beautiful cherry blossom trees, creating stunning pink landscapes that attract many visitors. This year, the festival takes place from March 21st to April 5th. The park often features special nighttime illuminations, enhancing the magical atmosphere of the blossoms. Don’t forget to check out the Fireworks Show on March 21st at 8pm!

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13. Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival

  • Address: 588-2 Tap-ri, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (Kakao Maps)
  • Date: March 27 (Fri) – 29 (Sun)

The Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival is a riverside spring festival in Hadong‑gun, Gyeongsangnam‑do, famous for its long “10‑ri” cherry blossom road between Hwagae Market and Ssanggyesa Temple. About 4 km of cherry trees from Ssanggyesa Temple to Hwagaejangteo Market, often called “Marriage Road,” with a local legend that couples who walk it together will marry and live happily. Blossoms line the river and country roads, with views of Jirisan slopes, small bridges, and traditional market streets, giving a very romantic countryside feel.

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