Spring is in full bloom, and Seoul is buzzing with exciting festivals and events throughout May 2025. From rose festivals and food fairs to children’s day celebrations, circus performances, and classical music concerts, there's something for everyone to enjoy — whether you're a local, an expat, or a traveler exploring Korea!
Here’s a complete guide to the best festivals in Seoul this May:
🌹 Jungnang Rose Festival 2025 (서울장미축제)– Seoul’s Most Beautiful Flower Festival
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📅 Dates: May 16 – May 24, 2025
📍 Location: Jungnang Rose Park (중랑장미공원)
Often called “Seoul’s most beautiful festival,” this breathtaking celebration features colorful rose displays, a rose parade, live busking performances, and hands-on rose-themed activities for all ages. It’s the perfect spot for a spring date, family outing, or photo day.
🚇 How to get there:
Subway Line 7 → Meokgol Station (먹골역) or Junghwa Station (중화역), then walk about 10 minutes.
🍴 17th Seongbuk World Food Festival (제 17회 성북세계음식축제)
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📅 Date: May 18, 2025
📍 Location: Around Seongbuk-ro (성북로 일대)
Travel the world through your taste buds! Enjoy international cuisine prepared by chefs from foreign embassies and explore diverse cultures in one place. The popular "World Cuisine Chefs" program offers a unique global culinary experience.
🚇 How to get there:
Subway Line 4 → Hansung Univ. Station (한성대입구역), Exit 2 → 5-minute walk.
🎪 Seoul Circus Festival 2025 (서울서커스페스티벌)– South Korea’s Largest Circus Event
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📅 Dates: May 3 – May 5, 2025
📍 Location: Nodeul Island (노들섬)
Step into the magical world of circus arts with jaw-dropping acts from Korea and abroad. This festival features live shows, circus workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, and a quirky circus-themed flea market.
🚇 How to get there:
Subway Line 9 → Nodeul Station (노들역), Exit 1 → 3-minute walk.
🎤 Let's Jongno Anywhere Stage Festival (2025 렛츠종로 어디나스테이지 )
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📅 Dates: May 8 – May 9, 2025
📍 Location: Gwanghwamun Square (광화문광장)
This energetic launch event kicks off the "Anywhere Stage" project in Jongno, transforming public spaces into performance venues. Enjoy 360-degree performances including cheerleading, mega crew dance routines, and a vibrant show choir by HarmoniZe.
🚇 How to get there:
Subway Line 5 → Gwanghwamun Station (광화문역), Exit 2.
✨ Plan Your Spring Trip in Seoul!
Whether you're a culture lover, foodie, music fan, or family with kids, May in Seoul is packed with unforgettable festivals you won’t want to miss. Be sure to add these events to your travel calendar and explore the vibrant spirit of spring in Korea’s capital.
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