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The 2026 Seoul Lantern Festival, a prominent winter night light festival in Seoul, is scheduled to take place from December 4th along Cheonggyecheon Stream as a key program of the Seoul Winter Festa. Held annually during Christmas and New Year, it illuminates the heart of Seoul with beautiful lights, drawing significant anticipation from visitors. Specific detailed schedules and programs will be progressively announced through official Seoul city channels.
The festival primarily features diverse light sculptures and media art along the section from Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge. The previous 2025 Seoul Lantern Festival ran from December 12th to January 18th at Cheonggyecheon (Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge) and Uicheon Stream, with the Cheonggyecheon section extended until January 18th. Approximately 500 light installations were displayed, with lighting hours from 18:00 to 23:00 for Cheonggyecheon and 18:00 to 22:00 for Uicheon and Ogansu Bridge.
Bloggers note that the true charm of the Seoul Lantern Festival lies not just in viewing the illuminated displays, but in encountering light sculptures with diverse stories while strolling along the Cheonggyecheon stream. It offers a rich array of attractions, from traditional Hanji lanterns to large character sculptures, media art, and kinetic works, making it a highly recommended emotional night walk.
