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Seoul Lantern Festival

Seoul Lantern Festival Ended

Dec 12, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 · Seoul

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This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Seoul or plan around your dates.
DatesDec 12, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026
VenueArea of Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza - Samilgyo Bridge)
AddressTaepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
AdmissionFree
Hours18:00-22:00
Contact+82-2-3788-8168

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The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year and is one of the most anticipated festivals in Seoul. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.

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