Visiting Seoul in February? From ice-skating at Seoul Plaza to taking in a show like The Painters or NANTA Cooking, there are lots of ways to have fun at Seoul events in February.
February in Seoul is a fun time to visit (albeit often cold) – see the Garden of Morning Calm winter lights shine bright or catch the 2026 K Pop Music Awards or inaugural D Awards.
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And make sure you are prepared for Seollal, South Korea’s big New Year holiday (make sure you plan your hotels and travel in advance).
Here is our pick of the best Seoul events in February 2026 along with several other South Korea festivals – please note February 2026 in Seoul has fewer events and festivals than other times of the year.
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South Korea public holidays in February 2026
Korean New Year (Seollal) is celebrated in February and 2026 Seollal is on Tuesday 17 February 2026 – this is a major public holiday in February in South Korea where smaller family run businesses and restaurants will close for several days. Malls also usually close for two or three days during Seollal.
Seollal 2026 is a three day public holiday in South Korea from 16 to 18 February 2026 (Monday to Wednesday). Seollal generally occurs in January or February on the second new moon after the winter solstice.
If you are travelling to South Korea in February during Seollal, it is important to book your hotels in advance and minimise travel between cities as booking KTX tickets during Seollal will be difficult.
There is usually a blackout booking period for KTX Seollal / Korail Seollal tickets whereby locals can buy their tickets first before they go on sale to foreigners and travelers.
This KTX Seollal blackout ticket booking period will likely be in late January / early February 2026 (TBC at the time of writing). This also affects the alternative SRT high speed rail network in South Korea. South Korea domestic flights during Seollal are unaffected and can be booked at any time but you may pay a higher than average price due to high demand.
Ice skating at Seoul Plaza 2026
Until Sunday 8 February 2026
Seoul Plaza and City Hall play host to a huge ice-skating and winter village every year and February 2026 is no exception – it is one of the most magical February events in Seoul.
This is one of Seoul’s biggest seasonal ice-skating rinks, a continual family favourite since it opened in 2004.
The Seoul Plaza ice-skating rink is open in January daily from 10am to 9.30pm during the week and until 11pm on weekends.
It is also really cheap – the prices at Seoul Plaza ice-skating rink have increased this year and skating now costs 1,100 Won for one hour including skate rental.
New for 2026, ice skating is now also included as part of the Discover Seoul Pass which we highly recommend and have used several times.
Garden of Morning Calm Winter Lights Festival 2025/26
Until 15 March 2026
Located on Chungryeongsan Mountain and a popular K-drama filming location, The Garden of Morning Calm is a must visit when in Seoul in winter (it is around 35km outside of the city).
With 30 gardens to explore and cute cafes overlooking gorgeous green spaces, South Korea’s The Garden of Morning Calm is great to visit by day, but during winter, the nights become spectacular too during the Winter Light festival.
Across January through to mid March 2026, the Garden of Morning Calm transforms into a winter wonderland with various themes and displays. The entire site is festooned with festive light tunnels and cute Christmas / winter light displays.
This year’s Garden of Morning Calm winter lights open daily in January and runs until 15 March 2026. The lights switch on at 5pm until around 9pm (and 11pm on Saturdays).
You might like our guide to the Garden of Morning Calm >
Seoul Concerts in February 2026
Here are some of the headline concerts in Seoul (K-Pop and international artists) in February 2026:
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1 February 2026 – Jamsil Indoor Stadium
2026 D Awards Ticket featuring ZEROBASEONE, xikers, AHOF and more
11 February 2026 – Korea University Hwajeong Seoul. Book tickets on Trazy or on Klook.
2026 K Pop Music Awards
14 February 2026 – Seoul Olympic Stadium
Dream Theater – 40th Anniversary Tour
21 and 22 February 2026 – Blue Square SOL Travel Hall
One Republic
23 February 2026 – Seoul Jamsil Arena
ONE OK ROCK / DETOX Asia Tour
27 and 28 February 2026 – Seoul Jamsil Arena
Seoul pop-ups February 2026
For a full list of all the Seoul pop-up stores in February 2026, check out this comprehensive guide (you need to change the date to ‘February’).
February 2026 ‘Seoul Mates’ meet-up
Planning a solo trip in South Korea and want to meet like-minded travellers? We’ve recently started a monthly Facebook post where you can share your details and plans.
Musicals in Seoul February 2026
Spirited Away The Musical – South Korea Premiere
Across February until 22 March 2026, Spirited Away the musical runs in Seoul as part of a huge world tour.
We saw Spirited Away in London on stage in London and it was amazing (especially the puppetry) so we highly recommend you see it. Please note the play is performed in Japanese with subtitles.
Find out more Seoul Spirited Away details here >
Regular events in Seoul (all year round)
NANTA Theatre Cooking Show
There are many theatre shows to see in Seoul on rainy days but perhaps the most famous (and long-running) is the NANTA theatre show.
This world renowned comedy cooking show has been packing in audiences worldwide since 1997. Possibly the best known Korean theatre show, NANTA Theatre has been performed over 50,000 times in over 60 countries and is a fun mix of slapstick and physical comedy.
There are very few spoken words used throughout so not understanding Korean (or English) won’t be an issue.
Myeongdong NANTA Theatre has at least two NANTA performances every day, with evening shows held at 5pm and 8pm Monday to Saturday (on Sundays, it is 2pm and 5pm).
Book your Myeongdong Nanta Theater Show Ticket >
The Painters show
‘The Painters’ in Seoul is the world’s first live painting show combined with music – a few people have asked recently about an alternative to the ‘Nanta Cooking / Comedy Show’ and we’d recommend ‘The Painters’. It is on 7 nights a week in Seoul at 8pm (and 2pm and 5pm).
To be honest, we thought it was going to be naff (terrible) but it was surprisingly good and the theatrics and artistry were amazing. Even if you don’t like K-Pop style shows, the way they create incredible paintings from nothing is spellbinding.
Korean ‘idols’ recreate famous paintings such as Michelangelo’s ‘Creation of Heaven’ and Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Self-Portrait’ with splendid choreography and live drawings. It sounds like it will be kitsch AF but we both loved it. There is also a photo opp with the boys at the end.
For more info and tickets, check out ‘The Painters’ on Klook >
Other South Korea February 2026 festivals and events
Busan Gwangalli Drone Show (free) – every Saturday night at 7pm and 9pm
Busan’s Gwangalli Beach is the place to be every Saturday night with the weekly Gwangalli M Drone display over the night sky.
Seriously for us, this had to be one of the top 5 things to do in Busan, not just Gwangalli. It is also a great thing to enjoy in Busan with kids.
Every Saturday night at 8pm and 10pm (October to December, 7pm and 9pm), over 300 aerial drones take to the skies of Gwangalli Beach and create an incredible skyborne spectacle, with various scenes and characters created.
Each week, the official Gwangalli drone show website lists what the theme will that Saturday.
More things to do in Gwangalli >
Other February 2026 South Korea Festivals
- Seomyeon Winter Light Festival in Busan until 14 February 2026
- Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival in Busan until 22 February 2026
- Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing Festival until 1 February 2026
Upcoming March 2026 Seoul events and South Korea festivals in March include:
- Movement Day on 1 March 2026 commemorates the Korean independence movement and how they fought against Japanese occupation – national holiday on Monday 3 March 2026)
- RIIZE (“RIIZING LOUD FINALE) plays KSPO Dome on 6 March 2026
- P1Harmony play ticketLINK Live Arena, Seoul on March 7 and 8 2026
- Jeju Fire festival 2026 제주들불축제 – 14 to 16 March 2026
- Sunset Rollercoaster plays on Seoul KBS Arena on 14 March 2026
- Seoul Marathon on 15 March 2026
- Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival late March / early April 2026 (exact dates weather dependent)
- Yeouido Spring Flower Festival – from late March 2026
- Jinhae Gunhangje Festival – from 29 March 2026
- Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival 2026 – likely late March 2026 but TBC
- More Seoul March 2026 events TBC
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