At Welcome to Paradise, you build your own journey. Every day you choose between teachings, workshops, sport and cultural activities. Then it's on to Seoul, for World Youth Day with the Pope.
South Korea · Summer 2027
The Forum-Festival gathers everyone on a human scale before the intensity of the megacity. Shuttles to Seoul are arranged by the organisers.
Stage 1
28 July – 2 August 2027
Welcome to Paradise · The Youth Forum, organised by Chemin Neuf and Emmanuel in South Korea. The host city will be announced shortly.
Stage 2
3 – 8 August 2027
World Youth Day with the Holy Father. The transfer from the festival is arranged by the organisers.
At the festival
The framework is shared by both communities. In the afternoon, the choice is yours.
A time of prayer to begin the day, with several options to choose from.
Teaching and testimonies from leading international speakers.
The daily Mass, celebrated together.
Workshops (theology, bioethics, relationships, social action, art), sports and Korean culture sessions.
Adoration is also available 24/7 at the House of Prayer, in several languages.
In mixed fraternities, across both communities.
A different theme each night — see below.
Every night
Wed 28 July
Thu 29 July
Fri 30 July
Sat 31 July
Sun 1 August
Mon 2 August
Stage 2
3 – 8 August 2027
Places are limited. Registration is open until 30 March 2027, subject to availability.
Any questions? contact@wyd2027.org