Events in Seoul in May 2027
Seoul event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Seoul's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 15
Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival 2027
A vibrant festival celebrating Buddha's Birthday with colorful lantern parades, cultural performances, and temple events throughout Seoul.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 5 - May 30
Seoul Museum of Art Spring Exhibition 2027
A curated exhibition featuring contemporary Korean artists, highlighting themes of urban life and nature.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 20
Seoul International Dance Festival 2027
An international dance festival featuring contemporary and traditional dance performances by local and global artists at various venues in Seoul.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Children's Day · publicMay 5
- Buddha's Birthday · publicMay 13
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 1–May 5
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 13–May 16
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these May events into a full Seoul plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.