For Korea autumn festivals in November 2026, the two main events found are the Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면축제) on 6–8 November and the Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제), which one listing places on 13–29 November. Neither has fully confirmed details yet. Most of the big autumn festivals finish before November, so these two plus a few art biennales are the main options. Check each organiser's official page before you book anything.
Quick facts
- Gumi Ramyun Festival: 6–8 November 2026. It is held around Gumi Station (구미역) in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. Entry and hours are unconfirmed for 2026.
- Seoul Lantern Festival: listed as 13–29 November 2026, but marked "TBA" on the same page, so the dates are unconfirmed. Free, no ticket needed. No official hours were found. Going from dusk until about 9 pm is suggested.
- Lantern Festival location: a lit stretch of about 1.2 km along the lower Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천) in central Seoul.
- Nearest stations: Gumi Station for the ramen festival. Gwanghwamun Station (광화문역), Line 5, Exit 5, for the lantern festival.
- Tickets: no ticketing information was found for the Gumi festival. Check Gumi City's announcements.
Gumi Ramyun Festival, 6–8 November 2026
This is a food festival built around instant noodles. An Asia Business Daily article dated 21 July 2026 gives the dates of 6–8 November and places the festival around Gumi Station. The centerpiece is a ramen-restaurant zone.
The city is choosing vendors through document screening and on-site cooking tests. A briefing on 9 July drew 52 businesses. The final vendor lineup may therefore only become clear closer to the date.
A search summary said that entry is free and that performances run from 10:00 to 22:00. Those details come from listings for the 2025 edition, so treat them as unconfirmed for 2026.
Shuttle buses: unconfirmed
The same summary mentioned Kakao T (카카오 T) shuttle buses to Gumi from Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Daejeon and Gwangju. It listed round-trip fares of about 59,000 KRW from Seoul, 25,000 KRW from Daegu and 45,000 KRW from Busan, and said routes depend on demand. This could not be verified on a primary page. Do not plan around it until Gumi City or the festival organiser confirms it.
Seoul Lantern Festival, dates to be confirmed
The Seoul Lantern Festival fills the lower Cheonggyecheon Stream with lights. One travel site, seoulstart.com, lists 13–29 November 2026. The same page marks the dates "TBA", so they are not confirmed.
The last confirmed edition ran from 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. That means the 2026 start may differ from the November listing. The official site could not be opened while researching this guide, so confirm the dates there before you plan your trip around them.
Admission is free and no ticket is needed. The lit section is roughly 1.2 km long. No official hours were found. The page suggests going from dusk until about 9 pm.
Making the most of the evening
- Weekday evenings are calmer.
- The Gwangjang Market (광장시장) end of the stream is crowded on weekends.
- Gwangjang Market is a convenient dinner stop. It is on Line 1 at Jongno 5-ga (종로5가).
- Dress warmly. You will be outdoors by the water after dark.
How to get there
Seoul Lantern Festival
- Take Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station.
- Leave through Exit 5.
- Walk east along the stream toward Dongdaemun (동대문).
- Follow the lit section as far as you like. The full walk takes 60–90 minutes.
- If you want dinner, finish at Gwangjang Market, reached by Line 1 at Jongno 5-ga.
Gumi Ramyun Festival
- Pick your destination: Gumi Station, on the Gyeongbu Line (경부선), is the closest station to the festival area.
- If you plan to take the KTX, note that its stop is Gimcheon-Gumi Station (김천구미역). This is a separate station from Gumi Station. The transfer between the two was not checked, so look up the connection before you travel.
- Check whether Kakao T shuttle buses are running from your city. This is unconfirmed, and routes depend on demand.
- Look at Gumi City's announcements shortly before your trip for final locations and any visitor information.
Other events running into November
If festivals do not fit your dates, a few art events run into November.
- Gwangju Biennale (광주비엔날레): 5 September–15 November 2026.
- Jeju Biennale: 25 August–15 November. This was listed by a single calendar site (HaniSeoul) whose page could not be opened, so treat it as unverified.
- Busan Biennale: 29 August–1 November. It comes from the same single source, so it is also unverified.
Ticket prices for these events were not found. Check each biennale's official site. For a wider list of seasonal events, this autumn 2026 festival guide is another place to compare dates.
What has already ended
Most big autumn festivals end before November. Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제) ends on 25 October. Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주남강유등축제) and Sunchang Jangryu close on 18 October. Sources disagree on some dates, so check each organiser if you are travelling close to these days.
FAQ
Which Korea autumn festivals are on in November 2026?
The two festivals found are the Gumi Ramyun Festival on 6–8 November and the Seoul Lantern Festival, listed for 13–29 November but not confirmed. The Gwangju Biennale also runs until 15 November.
Is the Seoul Lantern Festival free?
Yes. Admission is free and no ticket is needed. No official opening hours were found. The suggested visiting time is from dusk until about 9 pm.
Do I need tickets for the Gumi Ramyun Festival?
No source covered ticketing or booking. A search summary said entry is free, but that comes from 2025 listings and is unconfirmed for 2026. Check Gumi City's announcements before you go.
Can I rely on the dates in this guide?
The Gumi dates come from a July 2026 news article. The Seoul dates are marked "TBA" and may change. Confirm both with the official organisers before booking transport or hotels.
Sources: SeoulStart – Seoul Lantern Festival · Asia Business Daily – Gumi Ramen Festival · TravelMapJourney – Korea autumn festivals 2026 · KTripTips – Gumi Ramyun Festival
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