2026 Seoul International Garden Show
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The 2026 Seoul International Garden Show will be held
from May 1 to October 27.
Centered around Seoul Forest and Seongsu-dong,
a total of 167 gardens will be created,
making it the largest garden festival ever,
perfect for leisurely walks.
On warm spring days,
how about enjoying a special walk
where nature and the city harmoniously blend?
Join us for the Citizen Grand Garden Festival!
<2026 International Garden Show>
From May 1 to October 27,
the 2026 International Garden Show will connect
Seoul Forest and Seongsu.
This exhibition will cover an area of about 90,000㎡,
with 167 gardens created,
making it the largest event to date.
Gardens in Seoul Forest: 131
Connected gardens along the Han River
Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park
30 small planter gardens
What are the key garden exhibitions at the 2026 International Garden Show?
The must-see key gardens at the 2026 International Garden Show
will feature contributions from renowned masters,
local citizens, and both domestic and international artists.
Donation Garden by Hoban Construction / Garden Designer Hwang Ji-hae 'Crown Shyness'
Top 5 Must-See Walking Path Key Gardens
Invited Gardens
▪️ International Invited Artist ▪️
French landscape architect Henri Bava
'Garden Under the Flowing Forest'
Seoul Forest Lawn East Side
▪️ Domestic Invited Artist ▪️
Landscape Architect Lee Nam-jin
'Garden of Waiting'
Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park
Artist Gardens
▪️ Winning works from international competition ▪️
2 teams from South Korea,
1 team each from Italy, India, and China
Seoul Forest
Corporate Gardens
▪️ Corporate works ▪️
Daewoo Engineering & Construction, GS Engineering & Construction, HDC,
Hoban Construction, Gyeryong Construction, SH Corporation
Seoul Forest Lawn
Theme Gardens
▪️ Theme garden works ▪️
Sampyo, Youngpoong Bookstore,
Life Insurance Social Contribution Foundation,
Chungju City, Ulsan City
Seoul Forest Pond Center
Specialized Spaces
▪️ Participating organizations and companies ▪️
Clio, Musinsa, Nongshim,
Cultural Heritage Administration, Korea Racing Authority
Key Spaces
Clio | K-beauty Garden & Pavilion
Nongshim | Shin Ramyeon 40th Anniversary Theme Garden
Musinsa | Brick Material Rest Area Garden
Korea Racing Authority | Horse Garden - Forest Starting Line
Seoul Forest Pond South Circular Road
Summary of Citizen Participation Programs at the 2026 International Garden Show!
Instead of just viewing the gardens,
you can participate directly and deepen your experience
through guided tours and hands-on activities.
We have also doubled the number of benches and chairs,
so feel free to take a comfortable break while walking!
Overview of Citizen Participation Key Programs
Docent Tours
A customized interpretation program accessible to the mobility-impaired,
operating continuously in Seoul Forest and Seongsu-dong,
available in 9 languages via QR code.
Mobile Treasure Hunt 'Garden Hunters'
A program to find garden treasures in Seoul Forest
and earn exhibition merchandise.
Are there programs that involve the local community?
The 2026 Seoul International Garden Show
promotes coexistence and expansion with the local community.
Local Shop Discounts
30 Food Trucks
'Seoro Market' Direct Trade with 9 Local Governments
Connection with 'Taean International Horticultural Therapy Expo' in Chungcheongnam-do
For more details, check the Seoul International Garden Show website.
If you need healing in the heart of Seoul,
experience a leisurely day walking through 167 gardens!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224262439779
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