🎑 Enjoy Chuseok in Seoul 2025 — Your Complete 2025 Holiday Festival Guide
Seoul is ready to make your Chuseok holidays extra special!
From traditional experiences and art performances to dazzling light shows along the Han River,
here’s your one-stop guide to all the must-see events happening across the city. 🌕
🌕 Special Chuseok Programs
✅ “Seoul Moon” – Wishes That Come True
Write your wish and hang it under the glowing Seoul Moon —
a free, heartwarming event where everyone can make a wish for the harvest season.
- 📍 Seoul Story Garden (K3), Boramae Park
- 📅 Oct. 3 (Fri) – Oct. 9 (Thu), 12:00–19:00
✅ Seoul Moon Wishing Event
Join the Seoul Moon Photo Wall!
Write your wish, post it, and get a chance to win fun prizes.
- 📍 Yeouido Park (Seoul Moon Zone)
- 📅 Oct. 3 (Fri) – Oct. 12 (Sun), 15:00–20:00
✅ Full Moon Over World Cup Park
Learn how to observe the full moon from astronomy experts
and watch it up close through professional telescopes.
(Event may be canceled in case of rain)
- 📍 Peace Park, World Cup Park
- 📅 Oct. 5 (Sun) – Oct. 6 (Mon), 18:30–21:30
🏮 Traditional Experiences & Family Fun
✅ “Hangawi at Unhyeongung Palace” – Make Your Wishes Come True
Make songpyeon (rice cakes), try traditional crafts and games,
and share festive treats with others.
(Admission and games are free; craft activities may charge a small fee)
- 📍Unhyeongung Palace
- 📅 Oct. 5 (Sun) – Oct. 9 (Thu), 11:00–17:00
✅ “Big Chuseok Festival” at the Hanseong Baekje Museum
A joyful festival with performances, cultural booths, and hands-on programs.
- 📍 Hanseong Baekje Museum
- 📅 Oct. 7 (Tue), 10:00–17:00
✅ “Chuseok Hanmadang” at Seoul Museum of History
Enjoy cultural performances, DIY craft stations, nostalgic playgrounds,
and even photo booths for “instant memories.”
- 📍 Seoul Museum of History Plaza
- 📅 Oct. 7 (Tue), 12:00–16:00
🎭 Festivals & Night Performances
✅ Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom Festival
Laser art exhibitions, large-scale interactive “Light Run”,
and outdoor “Light Lectures” make this one of the most iconic Chuseok events.
- 📍 Ttukseom Hangang Park
- 📅 Oct. 3 (Fri) – Oct. 12 (Sun), 18:30–22:30
✅ Car-Free Jamsugyo “Ttubuk Ttubuk” Festival
The bridge turns into a pedestrian-only zone filled with
street performances, food trucks, flea markets, and healing spaces.
- 📍 Jamsugyo Bridge & Banpo Hangang Park
- 📅 Oct. 12 (Sun), 13:00–21:00
✅ Seoul Autumn Festa 2025
A massive citywide celebration of performing arts —
over 115 shows and festivals will take place for 40 days
across Seoul’s theaters, parks, and streets.
- 📍 Various locations throughout Seoul
- 📅 Oct. 4 (Sat) – Nov. 12 (Wed)
- 🕖 Opening Ceremony: Oct. 4 (Sat) 19:00–21:00
📚 Relax and Read During Chuseok
✅ Seoul Outdoor Library
Relax with a book under the night sky!
Enjoy pop-up reading zones, cultural programs, and book-themed events.
- 📍 Cheonggyecheon (Mojun–Gwangtong Bridge)
📅 Oct. 3–5, Oct. 10–12, 16:00–22:00 - 📍 Seoul Plaza
📅 Oct. 5, Oct. 10–12, 16:00–22:00 - 📍 Gwanghwamun Square
📅 Oct. 10–12, 16:00–22:00
✅ Reading by the Han River
Relax and read by the water!
The Yeouido Hangang Park will feature outdoor reading zones,
mini performances, a photo booth, and play zones for kids.
- 📍 Yeouido Hangang Park (Multi Plaza)
- 📅 Oct. 11 (Sat), 13:00–20:00
🌝 Final Note
During Chuseok, Seoul turns into a vibrant stage full of light, laughter, and culture.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or traveling solo —
come enjoy the city’s festive spirit under the bright full moon.
📸 For more details:
👉 Visit Seoul’s Official Cultural Events Page