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Sep 5 - Sep 5
Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2026
Location: 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Yeouido Hangang Park)
Asia's largest fireworks festival attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Domestic and international teams compete with spectacular fireworks displays against the backdrop of the Han River, and the standard way to enjoy it is to spread a picnic mat on the grass at Han River Park and watch while having a picnic. In 2026, it will be held on September 5th, three weeks earlier than usual.
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Getting there
About 6km from Seoul in a straight line. Public transport reaches it.
Nearby restaurants & cafes
Hongojip Yongsan I'Park Mall
One portion availableguessed from the dish서울 용산구 한강대로23길 55 아이파크몰 7층
Inside the mall above Yongsan station, easy on the way back from a show.
Honbap Daejang Sinchon
One portion availableguessed from the dish서울 서대문구 명물길 46
In the Sinchon student quarter, with eating alone written into the name.
Hongojip Yeonnam
One portion availableguessed from the dish서울 마포구 동교로30길 1
The same name, within a walk of Hongdae.
1in 1dak
One portion availableguessed from the dish서울 용산구 신흥로 148
The name means one chicken per person. A chicken specialist.
Nearby stays
Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel
Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
A hotel conveniently located near Sindorim Station with easy access to public transportation.
Shilla Stay Guro
Gochuk-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
A small guesthouse offering excellent value for money.
G Guesthouse Itaewon
Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
A foreigner-friendly accommodation located near Itaewon's bustling commercial district.
ⓒ한국관광공사
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Premium hotel perched on a hilltop in Hannam-dong.
Festival reviews
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