2026 Seoul Friendship Festival

Overview

• Period: 9 – 10 May, 2026 (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM both days)
• Venue: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul
• Programs:
  Performances
  • World Cultural Performance Stage — international troupes from 73 countries
  • Opening Ceremony (2 PM, 9 May) — Māori performance group from Wellington, New Zealand
  • World City Cinema — embassy-recommended film screenings: Chicken for Linda! (9 May, 7 PM) & 30 Shades of Dance: Hungarian Dance (10 May, 7 PM)

  Cultural Experience

  • Embassy Promotion Zone — booths from 45 nations featuring crafts, souvenirs, and tourism info
  • World Traditional Costume Zone — try on folk attire from around the world
  • World Traditional Games Zone — hands-on cultural play experiences
  • International Photo & Video Exhibition

  Food & Drink

  • Global Food Zone — dishes from 30+ countries (French croissants, Colombian arepas, Moroccan kofta, and more)
  • Dessert Zone — sweet treats from 19 countries
  • K-Culture Zone — Korean cultural experience corner

  Family Programs (New in 2026)

  • Kids Play Zone
  • Seoul Pop-Up Library