✈️ Free world travel from Seoul? 2026 Seoul World Urban Culture Festival!

Are you looking for a special place to enjoy with foreign friends or multicultural teammates on the weekend without worrying about expenses? 🤗

The 2026 Seoul World City Culture Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary since starting in 1996, is waiting for you!

I’ll now give you all the details about this perfect May festival in Seoul, where you can experience the cultures of 73 countries in just one day. ✨

📅 Festival information & how to get there

Were you confused about the schedule and location and struggled with planning? We’ll summarize only the key info so you can visit easily.

1. Dates: May 9 (Sat) ~ 10 (Sun), 2026, 12:00~21:00

2. Venue: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

3. Transport: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, 5), Exit 1

4. Admission: Open to all Free

👉 Save it in your calendar and you won’t have to worry about weekend plans!

🌮 Delicious world food and desserts

Are you worried international food might be pricey? You can taste dishes from about 30 countries and desserts from 19 countries at reasonable prices!

1. Light snacks: Naan 2,500 KRW, El Salvador cold brew 4,000 KRW, Taco 5,000 KRW

2. Hearty meals: Pad Thai 10,000 KRW, Tandoori Chicken 15,000 KRW

3. Festival zones: 45 embassies’ promotional booths & World Food & Dessert Zone

👉 Prices may vary depending on the event, so please check on-site!

🎪 Performances & experiences for your eyes and ears

Worried food alone might not be enough? There’s plenty to enjoy—from the opening ceremony to circus acts and screenings.

1. Opening ceremony: May 9, 14:00, New Zealand Maori celebration performance

2. Special performance: Italian circus team acrobatic performance show

3. Free movies: On the 9th, France "Chicken for Linda!", on the 10th, Hungary "30 Colors of Dance" (each at 19:00)

4. Experience zone: Try on traditional outifts and games from 10 countries

👉 Plan your visit around your favorite program times!

🤝 Highly recommended for international students & businesses!

Worried about where to go so friends or colleagues of various backgrounds can all enjoy? This festival is the perfect answer!

1. Global exchange: Feels like traveling the world in the center of Seoul in just one day.

2. Best for team-building: Lots of activities for multicultural teams to gather and enjoy together.

3. Rest area: There’s a Kids Play Zone and Seoul Pop-up Library so everyone can relax comfortably.

👉 Make special memories together and take great pictures!

In closing

✔️ Free festival held at DDP, May 9~10, 2026

✔️ 73 embassies participating, with a variety of world food and cultural performances

✔️ The perfect outing for foreign friends and multicultural colleagues

This weekend, enjoy world cultures with loved ones and make an unforgettable day!

💡 VIVISA will help you.

VIVISA summarizes the following info for you in an easy-to-understand way.

• Visa information for foreigners and international students

• Part-time job & work regulations

• Essential Korean administrative guide

For studying abroad and part-time jobs in Korea, don’t worry—start easily with VIVISA! ✨