Seoul Festivals in January 2027
3 festivals with confirmed dates · 3 concerts · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Nov 4, 2026
Next on stage: Aosaka: kurayamisaka & parannoul (Jan 9, 2027) and Fujii Kaze: Prema World Tour (Jan 9, 2027), among 3 concerts this month.
| Weather | Seoul around 2°C by day and −6°C at night; dry and clear, with occasional snow that rarely settles in the city. |
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| Public holidays | New Year’s Day (1 January). Seollal, the lunar new year, falls in late January or February depending on the year. |
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Concerts in Seoul in January
- Jan 9, 2027Aosaka: kurayamisaka & parannoul
- Jan 9, 2027Fujii Kaze: Prema World Tour
- Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027Epik High Concert
Already running as January begins
Usually held in January: dates for 2027 not yet announced
These ran in January 2026. Organisers usually confirm the new dates a few weeks ahead; this page updates every morning when they do.
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout January: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
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Quick answers
What festivals are on in Seoul in January 2027?
2 festivals in Seoul have confirmed dates in January 2027, plus 1 long-running programmes, including Korea Grand Sale (Dec 23, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027) and Gwanghwamun Market (Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Seoul free to attend?
Most are. 2 of the 2 festivals listed for January are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What concerts are in Seoul in January 2027?
3 concerts and music events are scheduled, including Aosaka: kurayamisaka & parannoul (Jan 9, 2027, KT&G Sangsangmadang Live Hall), Fujii Kaze: Prema World Tour (Jan 9, 2027, Gocheok Sky Dome) and Epik High Concert (Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027, KSPO Dome, Olympic Park).
What is the weather like in Korea in January?
Seoul around 2°C by day and −6°C at night; dry and clear, with occasional snow that rarely settles in the city.
Are there public holidays in Korea in January?
New Year’s Day (1 January). Seollal, the lunar new year, falls in late January or February depending on the year.
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