October festivals in Korea to enjoy the autumn mood
- zone tp
- Oct 1, 2024
- 3 min read
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Autumn has arrived, bringing clear blue skies and cool weather that refresh us.
Several festivals are planned to celebrate the arrival of fall!
Enjoy the fall season by relaxing in nature or sharing it with others in the city.
As it's the harvest season, you'll create many memories and experience great joy!
Let's beginš
The Inje Autumn Flower Festival features enchanting flower paths, each with its own message, making the start of fall even more special! Take a break from your busy life as you stroll through paths themed around happiness, love, communication, and healing. After immersing yourself in natureāfrom the expansive wildflower garden to the riverside walking path and lush pine forestāyou can also visit the wellness market to discover agricultural specialties and delicious foods. For more than just relaxation, try tree climbing to ascend pine trees or enjoy craft experiences and performances organized by various villages in Inje!
Address: 16 Sibiseonnyeotang-gil, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
Work: Sep. 28th ā Oct. 20th
Zandari Festa is the largest live music showcase in Korea that you can enjoy while roaming around Hongdae. Zandari Festa, which is loved for its fresh domestic and international lineup every time, not only presents debut stages of new musicians, but also rising musicians and bands that are gaining attention from all over the world with impressive performances! Listen to the hot stages and their passion that are simultaneously unfolding in performance halls all over Hongdae. Zandari Festa will be a moment where everyone becomes friends while listening to music and drinking beer!
Address: Hongdae, Seoul South Korea
Work: Oct. 3rd ā 5th
The Hangang River is a natural landmark that serves as a recreational area for the citizens of Seoul. From October 4th to 13th, the Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival, a citizen-participatory event, will take place at Yeouido Hangang Park! At this festival, attendees can enjoy Yeouido Hangang Park, which will be adorned with unique laser artworks. A highlight of the event is the 'Light Run,' where participants wearing light T-shirts will run through Yeouido Park holding light sticks, illuminating the area with vibrant colors! The best light-themed dresser, matching the dress code of glowing accessories and fluorescent outfits, will win a prize!
Address: 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Work: Oct. 4th ā 13th
The 2024 Seoul International Fireworks Festival, also known as the Yeouido Fireworks Festival, attracts around 1 million attendees each year. People usually start gathering in the morning to secure the best viewing spots. This year's festival will feature fireworks from Korea, Japan, and the United States, lighting up the autumn sky. The firework kicks off with an opening ceremony at 7:00 PM, but activities start earlier at 1 PM with various community programs. Besides Yeouido Hangang Park, fireworks can also be viewed from Seonyudo Park, Sayukshin Historical Park, Ichon Hangang Park, and Namsan Tower Observatory, so be sure to choose your preferred location!
Address: 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Work: Oct. 5th 1 ā 9:30 PM
Nowon Moonlight Walk, Nowon's premier public art festival, is back with the theme of 'Breath'! The festival includes light sculpture exhibitions, media faƧades, and interpretation programs led by Moonlight Commentators who are residents of Nowon-gu. The theme 'Breath' aims to create a space where all types of breaths, from a sigh to a lament, can coexist. This fall, how about escaping from the daily grind and experiencing the light sculptures along Dayangcheon at Nowon Moonlight Walk, a place that embraces every breath of our daily lives?
Address: B1308-1 Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
Work: Oct. 18th ā Nov. 17th
Experience traditional teas beautifully presented in a hanok located in the city center at Korea House Gohojae! Established in 1957 as a welcoming venue for foreign guests visiting Korea, Korea House has been a vibrant historical site for over 60 years. Refreshments at Korea House Gohojae use seasonal ingredients, offering a menu that changes with each season. Therefore, while Gohojae operates year-round, the fall menu for 2024 will only be available from September 3 to December 1. Each small, quietly held session features neatly arranged refreshments and traditional performances, giving you a sense of being well-treated. This event is highly sought after, so be sure to book in advance!
Address: 10 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Work: 12 ā10Ā PM (Mon, Closed)
