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UPDATED OCTOBER 21, 2026 · KOREA EVENTS & SEASONAL TRAVEL
What’s On in Korea Right Now
Current festivals, events ending soon, autumn escapes and practical Korea travel ideas — organised so you can quickly decide where to go next.
● HAPPENING NOW
What’s Worth Seeing Right Now
Current seasonal events with confirmed schedules — start here if you are deciding what to do in Korea this week.
FREE · NIGHT
Nowon Moonlight Walk 2026
Danghyeoncheon Stream becomes a 1.3 km public-art light exhibition. Lighting begins daily at 5:30 PM and admission is free.
PALACE NIGHT
Moonlight Lotus Show
Chundangji Pond lights up Wednesday through Sunday with 16-minute evening shows at 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 PM.
FREE · SEOUL
Seoul Outdoor Library
Read and relax outdoors at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon. The autumn season runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
AUTUMN ESCAPE
Goseokjeong Flower Garden
Cosmos, kochia, pink muhly and seasonal flowers fill the garden beside Cheorwon’s dramatic Hantan River landscape.
AUTUMN GARDEN
Garden of Morning Calm
Autumn foliage and the chrysanthemum exhibition make this one of Gapyeong’s strongest seasonal garden stops.
⏳ ENDING SOON
Go Before It’s Over
These are the most time-sensitive picks on the site this week.
Seoul Silver Grass Festival
Haneul Park’s silver-grass festival runs through October 23, with evening lighting, photo zones and seasonal programmes.
Read Guide →Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival
The final 2026 Sunday runs 2–10 PM with food trucks, performances, media art and a traffic-free Han River experience.
Read Guide →Seoul International Garden Show
The 2026 Seoul Forest edition and the autumn programme at Maeheon Citizen’s Forest both finish on October 27.
Read Guide →Seoul Forest Garden Cinema
The final Seoul Forest Garden Cinema screening is October 24 from 6:30–8:30 PM. Open seating; bring a picnic mat.
Read Guide →📅 COMING UP NEXT
Save These Dates
Only events that are about to start or have an important upcoming date are shown here.
AVIATION
2026 Sacheon Air Show
Black Eagles aerobatics, KF-21 demonstrations, aircraft displays and aviation programmes across four days.
CULTURE · SEOUL
Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival
A three-day festival at Olympic Park’s 88 Lawn Field with concerts, historical experiences and the Hanseong Baekje market.
PEAK AUTUMN
Hwadam Forest Autumn Festival
The official autumn peak period begins October 23, covering Hwadam Forest and Gonjiam Resort’s seasonal autumn programme.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Free Outdoor Cinema at Seoul Forest
Watch the final Garden Cinema screening of the season at Seoul Forest Family Yard. Seating is open and visitors should bring a mat.
FINAL SHOW
Hangang Drone Light Show Finale
The final autumn show features 1,500 drones over Ttukseom Hangang Park. The drone display runs from 8:30–8:45 PM.
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What Kind of Korea Trip Do You Want?
Use these shortcuts to move from “what’s happening?” to actually planning what you want to experience.
Autumn Foliage
Ginkgo, red maple, mountain scenery and the best seasonal gardens.
Explore Autumn Picks →Seoul This Week
Night events, limited-time experiences and things happening in Seoul now.
See Seoul Events →Day Trips from Seoul
Easy escapes to Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon and nearby regions.
Explore Day Trips →Festivals
Find current festivals first, then save the next dates before they start.
See Upcoming Events →Hidden Korea
Borderlands, rural scenery and less-obvious destinations beyond the major cities.
Discover Hidden Korea →UNESCO Korea
Plan routes around Korea’s World Heritage sites with practical travel information.
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Recommended Experiences
Useful seasonal tours and travel essentials when convenience matters more than planning every connection yourself.
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RECOMMENDED · GAPYEONG
Nami Island Autumn Day Trips
Golden tree-lined paths, lakeside scenery and convenient organised transport from Seoul.
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RECOMMENDED · AUTUMN NATURE
Seoraksan & Naejangsan Tours
A convenient way to reach major mountain foliage destinations without organising every transport leg yourself.
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RECOMMENDED · GYEONGGI
Hwadam Forest & Suwon Day Tour
Combine Hwadam Forest’s autumn scenery with Suwon and additional Gyeonggi-do sightseeing.
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RECOMMENDED · CULTURE + NATURE
Hwadam Forest & Korean Folk Village
Pair one of Gyeonggi-do’s strongest autumn landscapes with a traditional Korean cultural stop.
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TRAVEL ESSENTIAL · ALL KOREA
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Find What’s Worth Your Time
Start with what is happening now, catch the events ending soon, then plan the next Korea experience around your dates.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026 · Event schedules can change due to weather or organiser decisions