Seoul · Gyeonggi · Busan · Jeju · compiled November 7, 2026
Events worth adding to your November trip
From the events held in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Busan and Jeju from November 7 to 30, we picked only the ones that are easy for travelers to fit into a trip. Classes and walking clubs aimed at local residents are left out. Look at each event's end date first and make sure your visit falls within it.
How we researched: we picked candidates from the Korea Tourism Organization's TourAPI event list (retrieved Nov 5, 2026) and confirmed dates against official information from the organizers, local governments, the tourism organization, Visit Busan and Visit Jeju (Nov 7, 2026). Where we could not confirm times or prices from official sources, we say so. This is not a first-hand review. Venue photos are KOGL-licensed images provided by the Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI).
This post expires on November 30, 2026. Events may change or be cancelled due to weather or organizer decisions.
By day the palace guard ceremony, by night the Namsan night walk, and from Nov 19 the Christmas market in Jamsil.
G-STAR at BEXCO Nov 19–22, the Saturday-night Gwangalli drone show, and the Christmas Village from Nov 26.
The Moseulpo yellowtail festival Nov 19–22, tangerine picking all month, and the Jeju Biennale until Nov 15.
1. Seoul — from palace ceremonies to a Christmas market
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (Gyeongbokgung & Deoksugung)
A reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the palace gates in the Joseon era. Gyeongbokgung's official site lists an English program.
- Gyeongbokgung
- Ceremony 10:00 and 14:00 (about 20 min) · none on Tuesdays (Nov 10, 17, 24)
- Deoksugung
- In front of Daehanmun Gate 11:00 and 14:00 · none on Mondays (Nov 9, 16, 23, 30)
- Check
- May be cancelled for weather, fine dust or rallies. We could not find a fee for the ceremony itself (palace admission is separate).
Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung on Naver Map · Google Maps · Daehanmun, Deoksugung on Naver Map · Google Maps
Twinkling Namsan Night Walk (Namsan night trekking)
A group night walk of about 3 km, starting at Cheonugak Pavilion in Namsangol Hanok Village and heading toward Namsan's Palgakjeong Pavilion and N Seoul Tower.
- Period
- Selected days between Oct 21 and Nov 21 (Nov 21 confirmed; we could not confirm every remaining date)
- Time
- 19:00–21:00 · on-site sign-up 18:00–19:20, closes early when full
- Start
- Cheonugak, Namsangol Hanok Village (서울 중구 퇴계로34길 28)
- Fee
- Free
Korea Traditional Liquor Festival (Uri Sul Daechukje)
A fair showcasing Korean traditional drinks such as makgeolli, yakju and distilled spirits in one place. Dates and venue were confirmed through a Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announcement.
- Venue
- aT Center Exhibition Hall 1 (서울 서초구 강남대로 27)
- Time & fee
- Not confirmed. A site republishing tourism organization data lists 13:00–20:00 (until 19:00 on the last day) and KRW 15,000.
Events with alcohol tastings may check your age with ID. Bring your passport.
Korea Tourism Souvenir Fair
A fair bringing together Korean tourism souvenirs. Good timing for picking up gifts on the last day of your trip.
- Venue
- DDP Art Hall 1 & 2 (서울 중구 을지로 281)
- Time
- Nov 20–21 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30) · Nov 22 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
- Fee
- Free
MATERIALISM — an exhibition curated by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
An exhibition on materials and architecture curated by the Danish architecture group BIG. It is not at DDP but at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture in front of City Hall.
- Venue
- Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture, B2–B3 (서울 중구 세종대로 119)
- Time
- 10:00–18:00 · Saturdays until 21:00 · closed Mondays
- Fee
- Free
Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture on Naver Map · Google Maps
Lotte Town Christmas Market
A Christmas market on the World Park lawn in front of Lotte World Tower. We could not confirm dates for a separate Myeong-dong Christmas market from official sources.
- Venue
- World Park lawn, Lotte World Tower (Jamsil)
- Time
- 11:30–22:00
- Fee
- We could not find admission information in the official announcement.
2. Gyeonggi — a DMZ exhibition and rice festivals
DMZ OPEN Festival exhibitions
A festival themed on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ); exhibitions continue through November. The music performances and forum ended in October.
- Venue
- Camp Greaves and Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri area (경기 파주시 문산읍 임진각로 148-40)
- Time
- 10:00–18:00, varies by program
Imjingak is far from central Seoul, so allow at least half a day. Check the official guide for each program's sign-up conditions.
Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa
Taste and buy desserts made with Gyeonggi-do rice. Dates were confirmed on the organizer's website.
- Venue
- Suwon Messe Hall 1 (경기 수원시 권선구 세화로134번길 37)
- Time
- Not confirmed. A site republishing tourism organization data lists 11:00–17:00.
- Fee
- Free entry; food and activities paid separately
K-Rice Festa (Korean rice and rice liquor)
A fair introducing Korean rice and drinks brewed from rice.
- Venue
- KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Hall 2 (경기 고양시 일산서구 킨텍스로 217-60)
- Time
- Nov 27–28 10:00–18:00 · Nov 29 10:00–17:00
- Fee
- Free
3. Busan — a game expo, a beach drone show and a Christmas village
Gwangalli M Drone & Laser Show
A night show of drones and lasers over the sea off Gwangalli Beach. The Nov 7 show was cancelled because of the Busan Fireworks Festival.
- Dates
- Nov 14 · Nov 21 · Nov 28 (Sat)
- Time
- 19:00 · 21:00
- Check
- May be cancelled due to wind or rain. We could not find fee information in the official notice (viewed from the beach).
G-STAR 2026
Korea's largest game exhibition, held in BEXCO Exhibition Halls 1 and 2. During the same period a free Game Culture Festival (10:00–18:00) runs at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2 and T1 Base Camp Haeundae. Entry to the Game Culture Festival does not mean entry to the G-STAR halls.
- Venue
- BEXCO Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 (Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Check
- Check the official site for how G-STAR tickets are sold and opening hours.
Christmas Village Busan 2026
The area around the Busan Cinema Center is decorated as a Christmas village.
- Venue
- Busan Cinema Center (부산 해운대구 수영강변대로 120)
- Time
- Weekdays 16:00–22:00 · weekends and Christmas season 11:00–22:00
- Fee
- Paid. Current price not confirmed.
4. Jeju — yellowtail, tangerines and a biennale
Southernmost Yellowtail (Bangeo) Festival
A festival at Moseulpo Port in southern Jeju celebrating bangeo (yellowtail), a fish in season now.
- Venue
- Moseulpo Port area (제주 서귀포시 대정읍 최남단해안로 66)
- Time & fee
- We could not confirm full opening hours or activity fees from official sources.
Tangerine picking at the Citrus Museum
Pick tangerines yourself in the Citrus Museum's outdoor orchard. The official guide expects it to end around December 23, but it ends early if the fruit runs out.
- Venue
- Citrus Museum (제주 서귀포시 효돈순환로 441)
- Fee
- KRW 5,000 (includes about 1 kg to take home)
- Check
- May close depending on the weather.
Jeju Citrus Expo
- Venue
- Agricultural Ecology Park, Seogwipo Agricultural Technology Center (제주 서귀포시 남원읍 중산간동로 7413)
- Time
- 10:00–17:00 · exhibition halls until 16:30
Seogwipo Agricultural Technology Center on Naver Map · Google Maps
5th Jeju Biennale
A contemporary art biennale centered on the Jeju Museum of Art, with venues across the island. The official site has exhibition information in English.
- Main venue
- Jeju Museum of Art (제주 제주시 1100로 2894-78)
- Time
- 10:00–18:00 (per Visit Jeju; may vary by venue)
- Fee
- Not confirmed.
5. Not in November — easy-to-confuse dates
- The Seoul Lantern Festival runs Dec 11 – Jan 31, 2027. It is not held in November.
- The Busan Fireworks Festival was a single day, Nov 7.
- The Haeundae Lighting Festival is listed from Nov 29 in Haeundae-gu's annual calendar, but we have not yet seen a confirmed announcement.
- We could not find official 2026 dates for the Seoul Kimjang Festival. Don't trust posts that guess based on last year's schedule.
6. FAQ and handy Korean phrases
Is information available in other languages?
The Gyeongbokgung guard ceremony and the Jeju Biennale have official English information. Most other events are Korean-only, so a translation app helps on site.
Do free events need a reservation?
For events with limited spots, like the Namsan night walk, on-site sign-up can close early. Arrive well before the start time.
Korean you can just show
- 오늘 행사 열려요?Is the event on today?
- 입장료가 있어요?Is there an admission fee?
- 몇 시에 시작해요?What time does it start?
- 영어 안내 있어요?Is there information in English?
In November, Seoul's palace ceremonies, Busan's G-STAR and drone show, and Jeju's yellowtail and tangerines are easy to fit into a trip.
Check the official notice once more the day before you go.
About the images: venue photos are KOGL-licensed images from the Korea Tourism Organization's TourAPI, and each caption states its KOGL type. Type 3 photos are unaltered originals, not cropped or edited.
Korea Local Guide Hub · This post expires on November 30, 2026.
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