Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) 2027

Short answer: Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) 2027 takes place usually May (dates to be announced) at Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Dongdaemun-Jonggak parade route, Jongno-gu. It is one of Seoul's most photogenic cultural nights and suits a May beauty trip, though crowds are heavy.

Event details

• When: usually May (dates to be announced)
• Venue: Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Dongdaemun-Jonggak parade route
• District: Jongno-gu
• Category: Festival
• Website: Official website

About Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) 2027

A UNESCO-listed Buddhist lantern festival held ahead of Buddha's Birthday, with a huge evening lantern parade and street events. Dates follow the lunar calendar, and the 2026 parade was on May 16.

Why it matters for a Gangnam beauty trip

It is one of Seoul's most photogenic cultural nights and suits a May beauty trip, though crowds are heavy.

Planning treatments around the event

If you plan to combine the event with treatments, book anything with downtime (fillers, lasers, thread lifts or surgery) at least 1–2 weeks earlier, and keep no-downtime options such as laser toning, Aqua Peel or skin botox for the days around it. See our event-ready skin guide.

Dates and tickets

Dates, opening hours and ticketing can change. Always check the official website before booking flights or treatments.

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Event details are compiled from public sources and organisers change dates, venues and ticketing. Always confirm on the official event website before booking travel.