Unmissable Summer Festivals in Korea: Where Culture, Music, and Nature Collide

Summer in Korea isn't just about heatwaves and beach trips—it’s a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and modern flair through a dazzling array of festivals. Whether you’re craving EDM under the stars, cooling off in splash zones, or exploring Korea’s rich heritage, here are the must-visit summer festivals in Korea for 2025!

🔊 1. Ultra Korea (서울 월드 DJ 페스티벌)

📅 June 7–9, 2025 | 📍 Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul

Asia’s premier EDM blowout with global headliners, dazzling visuals, and thumping bass. Come for the music, stay for the after-parties.

🎤 2. Cheonan K-Culture EXPO K-Pop Concert

📅 June 7, 2025 | 📍Independence Hall of Korea, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Held at a landmark of Korean history, this K-pop concert fuses culture and fandom. Expect a diverse lineup of rising and major stars against a dramatic historical backdrop.

💅 3. BTS Festa

📅 June 13–14, 2025 | 📍KINTEX 2, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

This music, and fandom celebration brings idol-inspired workshops, and the BTS Festa experience together. Great for ARMYs.

🛍️ Insider tip: Look out for pop-up merch drops!

🎶 4. Pentaport Rock Festival

📅 August 2–4, 2025 | 📍Incheon

An outdoor haven for indie, punk, and alt rock lovers. Camp overnight and enjoy eco-friendly activities, food trucks, and a killer view of the stage.

💦 5. Boryeong Mud Festival

📅 July 19–28, 2025 | 📍Daecheon Beach, Boryeong

Get muddy, wild, and free! The mineral-rich mud is great for your skin, and the massive beach party includes concerts, wrestling, slides, and fireworks.

💧 6. Sinchon Water Gun Festival

📅 Mid-July (TBA) | 📍Sinchon, Seoul

When the summer heat hits, Seoul fights back with mega-sized water guns, dance parties, and street-wide battles in this playful city tradition.

🐔 7. Daegu Chimac Festival

📅 July 10–14, 2025 | 📍Duryu Park, Daegu

“Chimac” = Chicken + Beer = Summer happiness. Think fried chicken galore, cold brews, music stages, and all-night dancing.

💡 8. Pohang International Fire & Light Festival

📅 July 26–28, 2025 | 📍Yeongildae Beach, Pohang

A luminous tribute to fire and light — featuring fireworks, fire installations, and drone shows along the ocean.

🎭 9. Andong Mask Dance Festival

📅 26 September – 5 October | 📍Andong Hahoe Folk Village

Step into Korean heritage with masked performances, cultural crafts, and regional food in one of Korea’s most historic folk villages.

🎧 10. My K Festa

📅 June 19 (Thu) - June 22 (Sun), 2025 | 📍KSPO DOME & Handball Stadium

Discover diverse K-Culture programs featuring top global experts and artists, all in one place! MyK FESTA, the festival where the experiences of all come together, is coming to Seoul.

🌊 11. Waterbomb Festival

📅 Fri, Jul 4, 2025 – Sun, Jul 6 | 📍Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Kintex Outdoor Global Stage

A fusion of music, water, and party madness. Armed with water guns, fans soak each other while dancing to K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM under giant splash zones.

🎤 Look for: Special performances by major idols and rappers who turn this into a summer showdown.

💄 12. 2025 Korea Beauty Festival

📅 June 19 (Thu) – June 22 (Sun), 2025  | 📍Seoul, Myeongdong, Gangnam, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Seongsu, Cheonggyecheon

K-BEAUTY TREND SPOT, located in major tourist spots including Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Seongsu, offers hands-on K-Beauty programs and events across five themes—Hair, Makeup, Fashion, Health, and Wellness!

From beach raves to cultural parades, Korea’s summer festivals cater to every kind of traveler. Whether you're into EDM beats, getting muddy for skincare, or watching fireworks on the coast, Korea in summer is an open invitation to play, explore, and celebrate.

So grab your sunblock, your camera, and your party spirit—this summer, Korea is calling.