Jongno area, Seoul
Yeondeunghoe Lotus Lantern Festival
A festival of lantern processions and traditional cultural activities. The verified 2026 edition ran May 16–17 and has ended. Processions, displays and the cultural fair have different venues and schedules.
Photo of a past edition; current facilities and programs may differ.
Photo credit: 대한민국 문화재청 · CC BY-SA 2.5
International participation evidence
A 2025 citizen-reporter article hosted by Seoul records foreigners joining cultural activities and lantern celebrations. It does not establish a total foreign-visitor count.
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Getting there by public transport
The procession route follows Jongno between Dongdaemun and Jonggak intersection. Activities near Jogyesa and displays at other temples are separate destinations. Check subway access, road closures and bus diversions for your chosen event.
Admission, booking & conditions
Seoul’s 2026 cultural listing describes free participation for all nationalities. This does not prove that every special activity or viewing seat requires no reservation. Recheck the next edition’s conditions.
Official language & booking access
An official English information address is available. Check each program’s notice for future foreign-visitor applications and supported languages.