Top South Korea Festivals 2023

South Korean festivals are the place to be for diverse music repertoires and genre-blending lineups. From the technology-forward Ultra to the water-themed Waterbomb Seoul, these are the festivals you can’t miss.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the top festivals in South Korea in 2023.

Ultra Korea

Seoul

Home to everything electronic, Ultra South Korea rewrote the history of Asia’s festival industry. Beyond its top-tier stage production, the hi-tech event is a pro at scoring renowned acts. A-list DJ names like Nicki Romero, Mashmello, and Martin Garrix take to the stage every year to hype up Seoul’s electronic-loving crowds.

Waterbomb Seoul

Seoul

Nothing’s better than a water-themed music event that cools off summer’s boiling days. From water guns and swimming pool parties to dancing performances and homegrown artists, Waterbomb Festival has them all.

But what takes the cake is the music event’s lineups. Encapsulating everything from hip-hop to K-pop, Waterbomb ensures that every festival-goer’s music needs will be satisfied.

Rapbeat Festival

Seoul Area

What started as a hip-hop-dedicated festival is now one of Seoul’s most coveted music events. With chart-topping Korean rappers and internationally renowned acts, Rapbeat Festival transforms Seoul Land – Korea’s first amusement park – into an urban wonderland where the law of the land is to dance, vibe, and have fun.

World DJ Festival Seoul

Seoul Area

For the love of electronic music, World DJ Festival Seoul spreads the power of hardstyle beats. But instead of following the herd and brainstorming its lineups according to the trends, the South Korea festival strikes a balance between international acts and national talent.

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival

Northwest of South Korea

A trailblazer in South Korea’s music scene, Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is a pro at creating genre-blending lineups. Although it mainly focuses on rock and electronic, the Incheon event caters to every member of the music-loving community.

Over the years, the music festival’s roster has grown significantly to include both local bands and international acts.

S2O Korea Songkran Music Festival

Seoul Area

Cute and cozy, S20 Festival celebrates Thailand’s traditional New Year water celebration, Songkran. With events scattered throughout Asia, including Japan, China, and Taiwan, the multi-genre festival delivers nothing but the hottest music acts.

Busan International Rock Festival

Busan

With a history dating back to the late 90s’, Busan International Rock Festival is one of South Korea’s longest-running music events. Its veteran expertise is visible in anything and everything, from the lineups it serves to the stage production.

As a rock-focused festival, the Busan event features an eclectic lineup where both stadium headliners and indie talents find a home.

Haus of Wonder

Seoul Area

If you’re wondering what’s the best place to discover South Korea’s music talent, the answer is Haus of Wonder Festival. Despite its recent launch, the event is far from acting and sounding like a rookie.

As the place where global talent and Korea’s coveted artists share the same stage, Haus of Wonder keeps festival-goers entertained with finger-licking food and exhibitions.

Rainbow Music & Camping

North of South Korea

South Korean festivals aren’t fond of camping – but Rainbow Music & Camping is. Translating into three-days of bonfires, endless dancing, and genre-blending performances, the event showcases local music’s best electro, rock, hip-hop, and pop.

Vector DJ Festival

South of South Korea

An EDM mammoth from A to Z, Vector DJ Festival feels like South Korea’s version of Tomorrowland. Beyond its internationally-renowned acts, the electronic-fueled event takes things up a notch with mesmerizing stage designs.

Think visual experimentation, hypnotic laser beams, and colorful aesthetics because that’s what Vector DJ Festival is all about.