Whether you’re a rose lover in May, a cherry blossom lover in April, or just a romantic who loves flowers, you’ll feel better in front of a rose garden in full bloom. Here are some rose festivals in and around Seoul that you should go to now.
1. Seoul National University Park Rose Garden Festival
The festival is in full swing at the Seoul National University Rose Garden, where 170 colorful roses decorate the lakeside. If you missed last weekend, don’t miss the returning weekend.
📍Seoul National University Park Theme Garden (Naver Map)
🗓️ May 24 (Fri) ~ June 2 (Sun)
2. Seoul International Garden Expo at Boramae Park
Roses are in full bloom at Boramae Park, where the 2025 Seoul International Garden Expo is being held. The fair runs until October, but the rose garden is a must-see while it lasts. Throughout the garden, you can also see landscapes created by world-renowned artists and citizens.
📍Boramae Park Area (Naver Map)
🗓️ May 22 (Wed) – October 20 (Mon)
3. Everland Rose Garden Royal High Tea
Everland’s Rose Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This year’s festival is called Rose Garden Royal Highty, aka Lolotti. You can also enjoy Lolotti’s mascot desert fox goods and the night view of the rose garden.
📍Yongin Everland (Naver Map)
🗓️ May 16 (Fri) ~ June 15 (Sun)
4. Bucheon Million Rose Festival
Bucheon also has a rose festival. The landscaping of the Million Rose Garden in Dodang Park is friendly and purely passionate. You can enjoy the smell of roses in a neighborhood festival-like atmosphere.
📍Dodang Park Million Rose Garden (Naver Map)
🗓️ May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun)