Seoul
Seoul World City Culture Festival
International event
서울세계도시문화축제
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
- Address
- 281 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Seoulteukbyeol-si / Seoul-si Global City Policy Office Urban Diplomacy Officer
- Operating hours
- 12:00~21:00 (Korean original)
- Program
- 1. Performance Programs - 2026 SFF Opening Ceremony, World Culture Performance Stage, World Busking 2. Cultural Programs - Embassy Zone, World City Cinema, World Traditional Costume Experience Zone, World Traditional Games Experience Zone, World Video and Photo Exhibition, K-Culture Zone (K-Beauty Zone, Seoul City Linked Promotion Booth), Seoul Popup Outdoor Library, etc. 3. Food Programs - World Food Zone, World Dessert Zone, K-Food Zone
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Festival location
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
281 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul
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About the festival
In May 2026, the global cultural festival for people around the world returns. The 30th anniversary of the Seoul World City Culture Festival will take place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) from May 9 to May 10 for two days. At the Seoul World City Culture Festival, visitors can experience the cultures of various countries in the embassy zone, enjoy diverse performances at the World Culture Performance Stage and World Busking, and taste unique foods at the World Food Zone and World Dessert Zone. Additionally, there will be various programs such as the World Traditional Costume Experience Zone, World Traditional Games Experience Zone, and World Video and Photo Exhibition.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 2738786
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