Chuseok, Korean Harvest Festival

Chuseok 2026 at the Jardin d’Acclimatation: Celebrate the Korean Harvest Festival in Paris

📅 Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

📍 Jardin d’Acclimatation – Paris

On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Jardin d’Acclimatation invites you to celebrate Chuseok, one of South Korea’s biggest traditional festivals. For an entire weekend, the park will be decked out in the colors of the Land of the Morning Calm, offering an immersive experience in the heart of Korean culture, featuring performances, cuisine, traditions, K-pop, and workshops for everyone.

The weekend will kick off with the grand opening parade, which will set the tone for these two days of celebration and togetherness! 25 musicians, 30 models in hanbok, and a royal couple will parade through the garden’s paths, treating visitors to a colorful spectacle set to the rhythm of traditional Korean percussion.

Korean shows and activities on the main stage

• A rich program of events will be presented continuously on the main stage:
• A guided Hanbok fashion show, showcasing traditional Korean costumes, their colors, and their symbolism
• A giant calligraphy performance, an artistic display centered on Korean writing
• Taekwondo demonstration set to K-pop beats
• Introduction to Arirang K-pop dance
• Traditional Ganggangsullae dance, performed in a large circle on the Garden’s lawns.
• Not to mention the famous K-pop singing contest (Saturday) and K-pop dance contest (Sunday)

Immersive Workshops for Everyone

Want to participate rather than just watch? Throughout the weekend, numerous immersive workshops will give visitors the chance to try their hand at various Korean crafts and traditions. Highlights include:

• Korean Calligraphy
• Minhwa, Korean folk painting, on fans and paper scrolls
• Jihwajang, the traditional art of paper flowers
• Sagunja painting
• Introduction to origami
• Traditional Ganggangsullae dance
• An introduction to traditional Korean music

A fun way to discover Chuseok traditions and learn about Korean culture with family or friends.

Crafts, K-beauty, webtoons, and Korean culture

Throughout the weekend, the Jardin d’Acclimatation will host a veritable Korean village, featuring various booths dedicated to Korean crafts, creativity, and culture. Visitors will be able to discover traditional objects and craftsmanship, as well as explore the world of K-beauty and webtoons.

It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll among the booths, chat with exhibitors, discover new creations, and continue your immersion in Korean culture between shows and workshops.

A Culinary Stop

You can’t celebrate Chuseok without sharing a good meal! For two days, food stalls will offer visitors the chance to discover various K-food specialties: Mayak Kimbap, Tteokbokki, Sundae, and many other flavors.

A true invitation to travel that will evoke the warm, lively atmosphere of Korean markets, much like Seoul’s famous Gwangjang Market.

Admission: €7 or included in the unlimited pass

Sign up for the workshops right here (requires a ticket to the Garden).