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Seoul in October 2026 is bustling with a variety of festivals. With the cool autumn weather, a wide array of events, including the Han River night light festival, the Eulalia festival at Haneul Park, experiential activities for children, and food festivals, are scheduled to take place every week from early to late October. This year, the Seoul Light Han River Light Island Festival at Nodeulseom and the Gangnam Festival across the Gangnam area are particularly noteworthy.
Key events include the Seoul Light Han River Light Island Festival, running from October 2nd to 11th at Nodeulseom, showcasing large-scale laser and media art. Concurrently, Seoul Hanok Week will be held in areas like Bukchon and Seochon. From October 3rd to 5th, the Gangnam Festival will transform the Gangnam area into a celebration with parades and K-POP performances. Other notable events include Seoul Design Week (Oct 14-25), Mapo Naru Shrimp Jeotgal Festival (Oct 16-18), Seoul Eulalia Festival (Oct 17-23), and Jeongdong Night Walk (Oct 29-31).
Bloggers highlight October as the best time to enjoy festivals in Seoul, recommending the Seoul Light Han River Light Island Festival for families or as an evening date spot with the Han River night view. They also advise checking the final schedule, operating hours, and program details before visiting, as these may change due to weather or on-site conditions.
