Seoul's autumn garden festival bring 51 new displays to Maeheon Citizens' Forest
Seoul’s international garden festival is moving deeper into the city this fall, bringing 51 new gardens, outdoor performances and wellness programs to Maeheon Citizens' Forest in southern Seoul. The 2026 Seoul International Garden Festival, which began at Seoul Forest in May, will expand to Maeheon Citizens' Forest in Seocho District from Thursday through Oct. 27, while the Seoul Forest…
Seoul's autumn garden festival is expanding to Maeheon Citizens Forest in southern Seoul this fall, adding 51 new gardens, outdoor performances and wellness programs. The 2026 Seoul International Garden Festival kicked off at Seoul Forest in May and will continue at Maeheon Citizens Forest from Thursday through October 27. This marks the 40th anniversary of the forest, which will feature gardens created by 367 local gardeners, along with competition entries and professionally sponsored gardens.
Among the 51 gardens, 14 are competition entries - four designed by professionals, five by locals, and five by students - while 31 are maintained by hobby gardeners in the area, and six are sponsored by companies. An opening ceremony will take place Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Forest Stage, featuring performances and awards for the garden competition participants.
Daily docent-led tours will be available for visitors, allowing them to hear stories behind the garden designs from the gardeners themselves. The festival will also offer 128 additional activities.
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