2026 Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival in Seoul

Name: 2026 Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival in Seoul
Start: 2026-04-03
Location: Seokchon Lake, 잠실6동

Apr

Date

3 Apr (Friday)

Time

Apr 3 – 11

Venue

Seokchon Lake, 잠실6동

Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

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📝 Useful Information

The 2026 Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival in Seoul’s Songpa District is officially scheduled to take place from April 3 to April 11, 2026. While originally planned for early April, the dates were adjusted by organizers to better align with updated peak bloom forecasts.

Would you like to know about other cherry blossom spots in Seoul, such as Yeouido or Namsan Park, to add to your spring itinerary?

Event Overview

Festival Highlights

•Location: Seokchon Lake Park (East and West Lake areas), surrounding the Lotte World Tower.

•Seokchon Lake Park

•Admission: The festival is free to enter and the park remains open 24 hours a day.

•The Experience: Visitors can walk a 2.6 km "pink tunnel" formed by over 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees. The setting is highly photogenic, featuring reflections of the blossoms and the Lotte World Tower in the water.

•Lotte World Tower

•Opening Ceremony (April 3): Includes a small music festival and a ceremonial lighting of the cherry blossoms.

•Performances (April 4–10): Daily street performances, jazz sets, and independent bands on various lakeside stages.

•Activities: Interactive experience programs, a flea market, and food trucks serving seasonal treats.

•Night Views: The cherry trees are illuminated after sunset, creating a romantic atmosphere until approximately 9:00 PM.

•Best Time to Visit: Peak bloom is estimated around April 10. To avoid massive crowds, it is highly recommended to visit on weekday mornings before noon.

•Transportation: Use public transit as parking is extremely limited. The lake is a 5-minute walk from Jamsil Station (Line 2 and Line 8), Exit 2, 3, or 10.

•Nearby Attractions: You can easily combine your visit with a trip to the Seoul Sky Observatory or Lotte World Adventure.

•Seoul Sky Observatory

•Lotte World Adventure

Updated at 22 Mar 2026