Seoul Lantern Festival 2026
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About the event
The Seoul Lantern Festival lines the Cheonggyecheon, a restored stream running below street level through the centre of the city, with large illuminated lanterns. Walking the watercourse after dark is the whole point of the format, and the themes change from year to year.
Key figures
16 days, Saturday to Sunday7–22 November 2026
Stay for the event
Check-in 6 Nov, check-out 10 Nov 2026 — 4 nights around 7 November 2026 – 22 November 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Host country
- Currency: South Korean won
- Language: Korean
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Seoul
- Phone: +82
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 220 V, 60 Hz, plugs C/F
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.