What does the final week of 2025 mean to you? Is it a moment you’ve been waiting for, or does it feel a bit bittersweet? As we look back on the year and prepare to welcome a new one, we’ve gathered the best events happening all across Seoul. From exciting 2026 Countdown parties to K-POP Birthday Cafes, make sure to enjoy every last bit of this year. See you in 2026!
▶︎ New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony ▶︎ DDP New Year's Countdown ▶︎ Lotte World 2026 Light Up Countdown Party ▶︎ Seoul Light Gwanghwamun ▶︎ Myeongdong Square Countdown Festival ▶︎ Seoul Sky 2026 New Year Special Offer
▶︎ BTS 『V』 ▶︎ SEVENTEEN 『JOSHUA』 ▶︎ aespa 『WINTER』 ▶︎ 『CHUEI LI YU』
Pop-ups & Festivals
Introducing Seoul's most traditional New Year's Eve destination: Bosingak Pavilion. Every year, the New Year officially begins here with the ringing of the bell 33 times. Choose Bosingak as the perfect place to welcome the New Year! 📍 Bosingak Pavilion 🗓️ 2025.12.31 (Wed) - 2026.1.1 (Thur)
The New Year’s Countdown excitement continues at DDP! Join us on New Year's Eve for a breathtaking media facade taking over the DDP exterior and a spectacular fireworks show! The night features live bands and an electrifying DJ set by Park Myung-soo, all leading up to the big countdown! 📍 DDP 🗓️ 2025.12.31 (Wed) - 2026.1.1 (Thur)
Lotte World Adventure is hosting the '2026 Light Up Countdown Party' from 10:00 PM on New Year's Eve until 12:10 AM! 🎡 The best part? Anyone visiting Lotte World on Dec 31st can join the party! 📍 Lotte World Adventure 🗓️ 2025.12.31 (Wed) - 2026.1.1 (Thu)
The highlight of the 'Seoul Light Gwanghwamun' festival is undoubtedly the 2026 New Year’s Countdown! Make a wish at Gwanghwamun Square, the heart of the city where all of Seoul's hopes and dreams come together. 📍 Gwanghwamun Square 🗓️ 2025.12.12 (Fri) - 2026.1.4 (Sun)
Join the massive countdown in front of Myeongdong’s giant media facade! Don't miss the '2026 Countdown Show LIGHT NOW'—featuring spectacular fireworks and live K-POP performances! 📍 Outdoor stage in front of Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch, Myeongdong Square 🗓️ 2025.12.31 (Wed) - 2026.1.1 (Thur)
Welcome 2026 from the highest point in Seoul! Experience both the New Year's Countdown and the Sunrise event at Seoul Sky. (Special extended hours on Dec 31st until 12:30 AM) 📍 Seoul Sky 🗓️ 2025.12.31 (Wed) - 2026.1.1 (Thur)
K-POP Idols Birthday Cafes
📍 B.day Hongdae Branch 22 Wausan-ro 29ra-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ Dec. 25, 2025 (Thu) - Dec. 30, 2025 (Tue)
📍 RGB CUBE 26 Wausan-ro 29ra-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ 2025.12.27 (Sat) - 2025.12.28 (Sun)
📍 Diver City 43 Hongik-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ 2025.12.30 (Tue) - 2026.1.4 (Sun)
📍 Punch Drunk Love 38 Wausan-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🗓️ 2026.1.2 (Fri) - 2026.1.4 (Sun)
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