Where Does It Take Place?
Jongno, Jogyesa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple, Cheonggyecheon, Gwanghwamun Square and other locations
Which Edition Does This Information Cover?
2026 event record: 2026-05-16–2026-05-17. This edition has ended. This does not mean dates for the next edition have been set.
Getting to the Venue
The procession follows Jongno from Dongdaemun to Jonggak Intersection. Activities around Jogyesa and exhibitions at other temples are not presented as one location. Check subway access, road closures and bus diversions for each event.
Admission and Program Registration
Seoul Culture Portal's 2026 guide lists participation as free and open to everyone regardless of nationality. This is not extended into a claim that special activities or separate seating all require no booking. Recheck the next edition's conditions.
Information in Other Languages
An official English information page is available. Check the relevant program notices for international visitors' activity registration and supported languages in the next edition.
Participation Records from Earlier Events
A Seoul citizen reporter's 2025 on-site article records international visitors joining activities and lantern games. The article does not establish a total number of international visitors.
Official information and sources
- Official Festival Information and Records Sources checked 2026-10-19
- Official Festival Information and Records Sources checked 2026-10-19
- Official Festival Information and Records Sources checked 2026-10-19
- Official Festival Information and Records Sources checked 2026-10-19
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