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Nelumbo nucifera flower-shaped lanterns floating on the Seomjin River.

Seoul Spring Festival Wonder Show (Photo courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government)

Ticket reservations for the “Wonder Show,” a main program of the 2026 Seoul Spring Festival, will open on April 1 at 6 p.m., ahead of the event scheduled for May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Yeouido Hangang Park’s Mulbit Plaza.

Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis through the official festival website until April 6. A small issuance fee applies (2,000 won, or 8,000 won for foreign visitors including verification), and tickets must be reserved online in advance via seoulfestival.kr.

The large-scale performance will combine multiple genres including traditional Korean music, classical, dance, and K-pop, with participation from the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Music Orchestra, Seoul Metropolitan Dance Company, Seoul Metropolitan Chorus, and the KBS Symphony Orchestra. Additional elements such as fashion runway segments, taekwondo performances, and fire shows are also planned.

The broader festival runs from April 10 to May 5 and includes a range of interactive programs. These include the “Real Hangang Ramyeon” experience, where participants cook and eat ramen on elevated platforms above the river, as well as sunset parties and riverside camping-style programs. Reservations for these paid experiences open March 27, with participation fees set at 15,000 won.

At the main venue, visitors can also take part in the “Wish Garden,” where participants write messages or wishes and float them on the water as part of an open, on-site activity.

Additional programs include a citywide “treasure hunt” connecting multiple Hangang locations and various themed spaces designed for public participation throughout the festival.

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