Seoul Lantern Festival 2026
Short answer: Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 takes place usually November-December (dates to be announced) at Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jongno-gu / Jung-gu. An evening walk along the stream is gentle enough for the days after laser or injectable treatments.
Event details
- When: usually November-December (dates to be announced)
- Venue: Cheonggyecheon Stream
- District: Jongno-gu / Jung-gu
- Category: Seasonal
- Website: Official website
About Seoul Lantern Festival 2026
A free light festival that turns about 1.2 km of the lower Cheonggyecheon into a corridor of large lantern sculptures. The 2025-26 edition ran December 12 to January 4 and was then extended. Some listings give tentative November 2026 dates, but none are official.
Why it matters for a Gangnam beauty trip
An evening walk along the stream is gentle enough for the days after laser or injectable treatments.
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 Lantern Festival 2026?
usually November-December (dates to be announced).
Where is Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 held?
At Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jongno-gu / Jung-gu, Seoul.
Can I combine Seoul Lantern 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.