Seoul Kimchi Making and Sharing Festival ★ 4.6
The Seoul Kimchi Making and Sharing Festival is the largest annual kimchi event in the world, held at Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall each November.
Focus: Kimchi, Korean fermentation
Food festivals in Seoul worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Taste of Seoul ★ 4.5
Taste of Seoul is the city's annual restaurant showcase festival, typically held at Nodeul Island on the Han River in late October. Seoul's leading.
Focus: Korean cuisine, Seoul restaurant showcase
Itaewon Global Village Festival ★ 4.3
The Itaewon Global Village Festival is the annual fall street festival in Itaewon since 2002 with food tents, a craft beer zone, parades and K-pop concerts.
Focus: Global food tents, craft beer, Korean BBQ and street food
K-Food Festival on Hangang Bridge ★ 4.3
The K-Food Festival on the Jamsu Bridge over the Han River is a one-day picnic-format event with food trucks, kimchi-making and traditional craft and performance stages.
Focus: Korean food trucks, kimchi-making and traditional crafts on the Han River
Seoul Coffee Festival ★ 4.4
The Seoul Coffee Festival is Korea's largest specialty coffee trade and consumer event, held annually at COEX in Gangnam. Roasters from across Korea and Asia.
Focus: Specialty coffee, roasting, brewing