Seoul Design Festival 2026
Short answer: Seoul Design Festival 2026 takes place 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 (expected; confirm with the organiser) at COEX Hall A, Gangnam-gu. It sits inside COEX, so you can pick up Korean design gifts during a recovery-day stroll in Gangnam.
Event details
- When: 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 (expected; confirm with the organiser)
- Venue: COEX Hall A
- District: Gangnam-gu
- Category: Shopping
- Website: Official website
About Seoul Design Festival 2026
The 25th edition of a long-running design fair, featuring independent Korean designers, lifestyle brands and illustrators. Many exhibitors sell their goods directly to visitors.
Why it matters for a Gangnam beauty trip
It sits inside COEX, so you can pick up Korean design gifts during a recovery-day stroll in Gangnam.
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.
Frequently asked questions
When is Seoul Design Festival 2026?
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 (expected; confirm with the organiser).
Where is Seoul Design Festival 2026 held?
At COEX Hall A, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Can I combine Seoul Design Festival 2026 with skin treatments in Gangnam?
Yes. Schedule downtime treatments well before the event and keep same-day options for the days around it.
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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.