2025 Seoul International Fireworks Festival: Schedule, Participating Countries & Performances
Basic Information
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Event Name: Hanwha Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2025
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Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 【Visit Korea†source】
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Venue: Yeouido Hangang Park and Yeouido-dong area (330 Yeouidong-ro, Seoul) 【Visit Korea†source】【Business Post†source】
Event Schedule (Timeline)
| Time | Program |
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| 13:00 – 18:00 | Citizen participation programs (experience booths, promotions, events) 【Visit Korea†source】 |
| 19:00 – 19:20 | Opening Ceremony 【Visit Korea†source】【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 |
| 19:20 – 20:30 | Main Fireworks Show 【Visit Korea†source】【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 |
| 20:30 – 20:40 | Audience Clean Campaign (cleanup & organization) 【Visit Korea†source】 |
| 20:30 – 21:30 | After DJ Party and entertainment programs 【Visit Korea†source】 |
| 20:30 – 22:50 | Ongoing Cleanup Campaign (venue organization, crowd control) 【Visit Korea†source】 |
Participating Countries, Themes & Performances
In 2025, three countries — Korea, Italy, and Canada — will present fireworks shows. 【Business Post†source】【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】
| Order | Country | Team / Producer | Theme | Performance Overview |
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| 1st | Italy | Parente Fireworks Group 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 | “Fiat Lux – Toward the Light in the Darkness” 【Business Post†source】 | Backed by music from Ennio Morricone, the show depicts the grandeur of light breaking through darkness. It combines classical emotion with fireworks. Approx. start: 7:20 PM. 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 |
| 2nd | Canada | Royal Pyrotechnics 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 | “Superheroes – The Light That Protects the World” 【Business Post†source】 | Featuring film soundtracks from superhero movies, this performance expresses hope, strength, and responsibility through fireworks synchronized with powerful rhythms and vivid colors. Approx. start: 7:40 PM. 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】 |
| 3rd (Finale) | Korea | Hanwha Team (Host) 【Business Post†source】 | “Golden Hour – Into the Shining Time” 【Business Post†source】 | Inspired by the theme of time, the finale portrays the golden hues of sunset transforming into night. Expect a large-scale, emotional finale. Approx. duration: 8:00 – 8:30 PM. 【Business Post†source】 |
Theme & Message
The overarching theme for the 2025 festival is “Light Up Together”. This symbolizes how individual sparks of light unite to create one grand spectacle, emphasizing harmony across citizens, nations, and cultures. 【Business Post†source】
Design keywords include “sharing light,” “communal light,” and “connection beyond time and space.” Each country’s theme reflects these messages. 【Business Post†source】
Audience & Viewing Information
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Admission: General viewing is free, but premium reserved seating (especially for international tourists) is offered for a fee or by invitation. 【Visit Korea†source】
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Official Seat Lottery: Hanwha Life’s app LifePlus Tribes will run a ticket lottery, granting selected winners two tickets each. 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】
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Online Streaming: The event will be live-streamed via Hanwha TV on YouTube. A simultaneous music streaming service will also be provided for spectators far from the main stage. 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】
Safety & Operations
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Safety Personnel: About 3,500 staff and volunteers (including Hanwha employees) will manage safety and order. 【Business Post†source】
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Best Viewing Spots: Near Wonhyo Bridge, the western side of Mapo Bridge, and east of Hangang Railway Bridge are prime viewing points. 【Kyunghyang Shinmun†source】
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Environmental Campaign: Post-event cleanup campaigns will be held to encourage sustainable festival practices. 【Visit Korea†source】
Highlights & Things to Expect
Must-See Moments
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Italy’s classical, emotional opening performance
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Canada’s dramatic, cinematic OST-based display
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Korea’s finale, portraying the golden-to-night transition
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Multimedia spectacle (fireworks + music + lasers + lighting)
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Daytime festival atmosphere with food trucks and experience zones
Tips & Warnings
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Massive crowds expected → arrive early for a good spot
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Use public transport; heavy congestion after the event
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Prepare for cooler evening weather (blankets/jackets)
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Keep valuables safe and follow safety guidelines
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Apply in advance for reserved seating if desired
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
The 2025 Seoul International Fireworks Festival promises to be more than just a visual spectacle. With the theme “Light Up Together,” it celebrates cultural unity and shared experiences through art and technology. Each national team brings its own storytelling and emotional impact, ensuring that the audience will not only see fireworks but also feel music, narrative, and atmosphere. This year’s show is set to leave a lasting impression for all who attend.
