Seoul Lantern Festival

Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 takes place from December 11, 2026 to January 31, 2027 at Along Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Source for these dates: Seoul Winter Festival website ↗, checked in November 2026.
A festival of light along Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul. The Korean venue name is listed below so you can search for it on a local map.
- Dates
- 2026/12/11 – 2027/01/31
- Venue
- Along Cheonggyecheon Stream
- Name in Korean
- 서울빛초롱축제
- Address or venue in Korean
- 서울특별시 중구 청계광장
- Nearest station (Korean)
- 광화문역(서울 지하철)
- Distance to the station
- About 300m in a straight line. The walk can be longer. (© OpenStreetMap contributors)
- Admission
- Not confirmed
- Help in English on site
- Not confirmed. Please ask 1330 (below).
- Booking and payment for foreign visitors
- Not confirmed. Please ask 1330 (below).
When you search a map app or take a taxi, use the Korean name and address above.
Show this to a taxi driver or staff
이 축제장으로 가 주세요.서울빛초롱축제서울특별시 중구 청계광장
Useful questions in Korean
- 영어 안내가 있나요?Is there help in English?
- 외국 카드로 결제할 수 있나요?Can I pay with a foreign card?
- 한국 전화번호 없이 예약할 수 있나요?Can I book without a Korean phone number?
- 셔틀버스는 어디에서 타나요?Where do I catch the shuttle bus?
Not sure about something?
Korea Travel Helpline 1330 is a multilingual phone and chat service. Dial 1330 in Korea or +82-2-1330 from abroad.
Open 18:00–23:00. Check the official notice for the display areas and entry rules before you go.
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