When is Lotus Lantern Festival? 2027 Dates

Viewing advice

The Saturday parade draws huge crowds along Jongno; arrive early for a spot. Central Seoul lodging fills for the holiday.

The best time to attend Lotus Lantern Festival in 2027 is May 8 to 13, 2027. Timing status: Dates not confirmed.

Seoul fills with a giant nighttime lantern parade and streets of glowing lotus lanterns in the week before Buddha's Birthday, a UNESCO-listed tradition.

Lotus Lantern Festival: Thousands of paper lanterns hanging overhead and stacked in rows at a Buddhist lantern festival in Insadong, Seoul

Where to experience it

These are the spots that catch it best. Tap one to see what's worth a trip nearby.

Lotus Lantern Festival: Colorful lotus lanterns covering the temple during the preparations for Buddha's birthday

Lotus Lantern Festival: Floats during a rainy Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul

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Frequently asked questions

When is Lotus Lantern Festival 2027?

Lotus Lantern Festival 2027: May 8 to 13, 2027.