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Seoul Grand Park hosts 2026 Spring Flower Festival through April 12
Haps Magazine Korea
April 5, 2026
(Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Government/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Seoul Grand Park is hosting its 2026 Spring Flower Festival from April 4 to April 12, offering nine days of seasonal charm and cherry blossom views.
This year, the festival has been extended to better align with the expected bloom, giving visitors more time to enjoy the height of spring.
Cherry blossoms in Seoul began blooming around April 3, with an 800-meter stretch of king cherry trees serving as a highlight.
Under the theme “A Fairytale Spring Flower Journey,” the festival blends whimsical storytelling with nature. Designed to spark imagination in children and nostalgia in adults, the event incorporates fairytale-inspired elements and characters throughout the park.
Visitors can enjoy approximately 2,000 cherry blossom trees across the grounds, including king cherry trees lining the lakeside paths, double cherry blossoms within the zoo, and wild cherry trees along the slopes of Cheonggyesan. Together, they create a rich and varied spring landscape.
The festival offers different experiences throughout the day. During daylight hours, guests can take part in performances and hands-on programs, while evenings transform the park into a romantic, illuminated setting.
A relaxation zone near the main plaza will feature beanbags, hammocks, camping chairs, and small tents, allowing visitors to unwind beneath the blossoms.
Weekend programming includes a children’s musical Peter Pan, live performances, and interactive activities such as flower-themed crafts, woodworking using recycled materials, and terrarium-making workshops.
On April 11, a K-pop random play dance challenge will be held in collaboration with the popular YouTube channel “KBS Dingga Dingga Studio,” adding a lively, modern twist to the festivities.
After sunset until 10 p.m., a nighttime cherry blossom walkway will be open along the tree-lined tunnel. Enhanced with colorful lighting and fairytale-style decorations, the evening experience offers a distinctly different, more romantic way to enjoy the spring blooms.