What’s on in Sokcho & Seorak
Festival dates, beach-night programs, and seasonal events across Sokcho, Yangyang, and the Seorak area — with the practical details (venues, timing, how to get there) written for English-speaking travelers.
Nothing confirmed on the calendar right now — new festival dates land here as soon as organizers announce them.
Dates not announced yet
Seorak Culture Festival (설악문화제)
Sokcho's flagship autumn festival — the 2025 edition ran late October at Expo Park; 2026 dates haven't been announced yet.
Yangyang Pine Mushroom Festival
Yangyang's songi (pine mushroom) season festival, usually late September–October. 2026 dates haven't been announced yet.
Traveling on specific dates?
Ask the local guide what’s happening during your trip — it knows these events plus the seasonal patterns (foliage, swimming windows, squid season) that never make a poster.
Ask about my datesPast editions
Most festivals here run annually — past write-ups show what to expect from the next edition.
Sokcho Summer Festival 2026
Sokcho Beach runs night swimming July 21–August 12, 2026, with the Light of the Sea media-art show, a Summer Festival July 31–August 2, and a silent DJ party August 3–5. Dates, venues, and how to plan an evening.
Seorak Food Culture Festival 2026
The 2026 Seorak Food Culture Festival (Daedongje) runs May 15–17 at Sokcho Expo Park with 26 regional food, dessert, coffee, and beer booths. Hours, map, menu, prices, and what to expect.
Seorak Musan Cultural Festival 2026
The 2026 Seorak Musan Cultural Festival runs May 15–17 at Sokcho's Expo Park. Full schedule, the meaning of 'Musan,' and what to do on-site.
Yeongrang Lake Cherry Blossom Festival 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Yeongrang Lake Cherry Blossom Festival in Sokcho — dates, programs, getting there, and why this spring event is unmissable.