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Myeongdong Events Calendar 2026

Discover the best events happening in Myeongdong throughout 2026. Click on any month to see detailed event information, tickets, and booking details.

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January 2026

New Year's Day

πŸ“… January 01

National holiday marking the beginning of 2026 with celebrations, sunrise festivals, and traditional...

πŸ“ Seoul

Seoul Lantern Festival (Continuation)

πŸ“… January 01

Continuation of Seoul's premier winter lantern festival along Cheonggyecheon Stream...

πŸ“ Cheonggyecheon Stream

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

πŸ“… January 10

Mountain trout ice fishing festival featuring ice fishing, winter sports, cultural performances, and...

πŸ“ Hwacheon

February 2026

Valentine's Day

πŸ“… February 14

Valentine's Day celebrations in Seoul with romantic events, special dining experiences, and couple-f...

πŸ“ Seoul

Seollal (Lunar New Year 2026)

πŸ“… February 16

Korea's most important traditional holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year...

πŸ“ Seoul and nationwide

Daegu Marathon

πŸ“… February 20

International marathon event in Daegu featuring full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K races thro...

πŸ“ Daegu

March 2026

Independence Movement Day (Samil Day)

πŸ“… March 01

National holiday commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement of 1919 against Japanese rule...

πŸ“ Seoul

Seoul Marathon

πŸ“… March 15

International Seoul Marathon featuring full marathon and 10K races through Seoul's historic and mode...

πŸ“ Seoul

Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (Gunhangje)

πŸ“… March 29

Major cherry blossom festival with traditional performances, cultural celebrations, and spectacular ...

πŸ“ Jinhae

Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival

πŸ“… March 29

Unique festival celebrating the natural phenomenon where the sea parts, revealing a walkable path...

πŸ“ Jindo

April 2026

Seoul Cherry Blossom Season

πŸ“… April 01

Peak cherry blossom season in Seoul with hanbok experiences, spring festivals, and cherry blossom vi...

πŸ“ Seoul (Seokchon Lake

Arbor Day

πŸ“… April 05

National observance celebrating trees and environmental conservation with tree-planting ceremonies a...

πŸ“ Seoul

May 2026

Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe)

πŸ“… May 16

Buddhist lantern festival celebrating Buddha's Birthday with spectacular lantern parades, cultural p...

πŸ“ Seoul

Miryang Arirang Festival

πŸ“… May 22

Government-designated cultural tourism festival celebrating Korean folk music, traditional performan...

πŸ“ Miryang

Labor Day

πŸ“… May 01

Bank holiday recognizing workers' rights and contributions...

πŸ“ Seoul

Buddha's Birthday

πŸ“… May 24

National holiday celebrating the birth of Gautama Buddha with lantern festivals, temple ceremonies, ...

πŸ“ Seoul and nationwide

Children's Day

πŸ“… May 05

National holiday dedicated to children with family-friendly events, park activities, and special pro...

πŸ“ Seoul

... and 2 more events

June 2026

Local Election Day

πŸ“… June 03

Public holiday for local government elections with voting activities and civic participation events...

πŸ“ Seoul

Memorial Day

πŸ“… June 06

National holiday honoring fallen soldiers and veterans with memorial ceremonies, patriotic events, a...

πŸ“ Seoul

Seoul International Book Fair

πŸ“… June 18

Major book fair featuring Korean and international publishers, author events, literary discussions, ...

πŸ“ COEX Mall

Ironman 70.3 Goseong

πŸ“… June 20

International triathlon competition featuring swimming, cycling, and running components in scenic Go...

πŸ“ Goseong

July 2026

Daegu Chimac Festival

πŸ“… July 02

Famous chicken and beer festival in Daegu featuring Korean fried chicken, craft beer, live music per...

πŸ“ Duryu Park

Constitution Day

πŸ“… July 17

Observance commemorating the adoption of South Korea's constitution with civic education events and ...

πŸ“ Seoul

Boryeong Mud Festival

πŸ“… July 25

World-famous mud festival at Daecheon Beach featuring mud wrestling, mud slides, mud prison, and bea...

πŸ“ Daecheon Beach

August 2026

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

πŸ“… August 08

Historic festival commemorating Admiral Yi Sun-sin's victory in the Great Battle of Hansan in 1592...

πŸ“ Tongyeong

Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)

πŸ“… August 15

National holiday commemorating Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945...

πŸ“ Seoul

High1 Skyrace

πŸ“… August 20

Mountain trail running race featuring 42km, 20km, and 12km courses through scenic mountain terrain w...

πŸ“ Seoul area

September 2026

Chuncheon Marathon

πŸ“… September 15

Marathon event in scenic Chuncheon featuring full marathon, half marathon, and 10K races through bea...

πŸ“ Chuncheon

Ironman Gurye

πŸ“… September 20

Full Ironman triathlon competition featuring 3...

πŸ“ Gurye

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving 2026)

πŸ“… September 24

Korea's harvest festival and one of the most important traditional holidays...

πŸ“ Seoul and nationwide

October 2026

National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)

πŸ“… October 03

National holiday commemorating the founding of Korea with government ceremonies, cultural events, an...

πŸ“ Seoul

Hangeul Day

πŸ“… October 09

National holiday celebrating the Korean alphabet with cultural events, Korean language celebrations,...

πŸ“ Seoul

TransJeju by UTMB

πŸ“… October 15

Ultra-trail running race in Jeju Island featuring 52km, 20km, and 100km courses through Jeju's volca...

πŸ“ Jeju City

November 2026

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival

πŸ“… November 04

Traditional Korean ceramics festival celebrating Buncheong pottery with workshops, exhibitions, and ...

πŸ“ Gimhae

Seoul Half Marathon

πŸ“… November 20

International half marathon and 10K run through Seoul's historic and modern districts with scenic ur...

πŸ“ Seoul

December 2026

Christmas Day

πŸ“… December 25

National holiday with Christmas celebrations, special church services, holiday markets, and festive ...

πŸ“ Seoul

Street Food

Along the many smaller streets in the area are plenty of small stalls selling street foods, either literally in the street or from window opening up from their small shops and kiosks.Β  Try some of the local favorites including deep fried sausage and rice cakes on a stick, or French Fries and sausage coated in batter on a stick.Β Β  More traditional are gyeran bbang which is a type of fried egg cake or muffin which is a tasty and nutritious snack that all people can enjoy.

For those who love spicy food try dakkochi which is a spicy chicken skewer, cooked over coals to get a BBQ flavor but with plenty of chili heat as well.

Try also the hotteok which is a stuffed small pancake with a sweet sugary filling. Great warmers on a cold evening these are a popular snack with children and adults alike.


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