November Festivals in Korea 2026: Seoul & Beyond 🍂
From a traditional liquor festival and autumn leaves in Seoul to kimchi-making and fireworks in Busan, here are the best festivals in Korea this November.
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Autumn in Korea isn't over yet! 🍂 Here are our picks for this November, starting right here in Seoul and then heading out to other parts of Korea.
November 2026 Festivals at a Glance
Area | Festival | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
🏙️ Seoul | Korean Traditional Liquor Festival | Nov 13–15 | aT Center, Yangjae |
🏙️ Seoul | Nowon Moonlight Walk | Until Nov 8 | Danghyeoncheon Stream, Nowon |
🏙️ Seoul | Autumn Leaves in Seoul | Early Nov | Palaces, Seokchon Lake, Bukchon |
🚄 Outside Seoul | Goesan Gimjang (Kimchi) Festival | Nov 5–8 | Goesan, Chungbuk |
🚄 Outside Seoul | Busan Fireworks Festival | Nov 7 | Gwangalli Beach, Busan |
🚄 Outside Seoul | Naejangsan Autumn Foliage | Early–mid Nov | Jeongeup, Jeonbuk |
🏙️ In Seoul
🍶 Korean Traditional Liquor Festival (Nov 13–15, aT Center)
Makgeolli, soju, fruit wines and more! Brewers from all over Korea gather in one place, so you can taste and compare traditional Korean drinks. Perfect for a fun day out with friends!
🌙 Nowon Moonlight Walk (until Nov 8, Danghyeoncheon Stream)
Take a cozy evening walk along the stream, where art sculptures light up the night. It's free and a lovely way to enjoy a chilly autumn evening!
🍁 Autumn Leaves in Seoul (early November)
No need to leave the city! Palaces like Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, Seokchon Lake, and Bukchon Hanok Village turn red and gold in early November. Don't forget your camera!
🚄 Outside Seoul
🥬 Goesan Gimjang Festival (Nov 5–8, Goesan)
Gimjang is the Korean tradition of making kimchi together before winter, and it's even on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage! Here, you can make your own kimchi with fresh local cabbage and take it home.
🎆 Busan Fireworks Festival (Nov 7, Gwangalli Beach)
One of the biggest fireworks shows in Korea, lighting up the sky over Gwangan Bridge! You can watch it for free from the beach. Bring a warm jacket, the sea breeze gets chilly!
🍁 Naejangsan Mountain (early–mid November, Jeongeup)
Famous as one of the most beautiful foliage spots in Korea. Walk through the "maple tunnel" on the way to Naejangsa Temple!
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Stay tuned and see you next time!