Your questions about WYD 2027

Welcome to Paradise · The Youth Forum is an international Christian Forum-Festival jointly organized by the Chemin Neuf Community and the Emmanuel Community in South Korea, from July 28 to August 2, 2027. It’s a time of formation, prayer, fellowship and cultural discovery, in preparation for World Youth Day in Seoul.

The festival takes place in South Korea from July 28 to August 2, 2027, followed by World Youth Day in Seoul from August 3 to 8, 2027. The host city of the festival will be announced shortly; the dates themselves are confirmed.

The day-by-day schedule is on the Programme page.

The theme is “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

The event is organized by the Chemin Neuf Community and the Emmanuel Community, bringing together the Welcome to Paradise festival and the Emmanuel Youth Forum.

Yes. The 2027 Pre-WYD Festival continues the legacy of Welcome to Paradise (Welcome to Paradise Asia), the Chemin Neuf youth festival, and the Youth Forum of the Emmanuel Community. For the first time, these two adventures come together for WYD 2027 in Seoul.

Young adults aged 18 to 35 and delegations are welcomed and accompanied by the Chemin Neuf and Emmanuel communities throughout the festival and WYD.

The festival and WYD are for young people aged 18 to 35. No exceptions are possible for minors, even if accompanied.

As places are limited, we invite you to pre-register as soon as possible. We will then validate your registration to confirm it. The pre-registration link is at the bottom of this page.

For any questions, we are available at contact@wyd2027.org.

Yes, pre-registration is the first step so that the team can review your request and, if confirmed, send you the instructions for registration. The only way to access final registration is to complete your pre-registration.

Yes. Registration closes on March 30, 2027, subject to availability. As places are limited, we advise you to pre-register as early as possible.

The Forum-Festival is designed to welcome delegations from all over the world: youth groups, chaplaincies, dioceses. Write to us at contact@wyd2027.org and we will help you organize.

What we take care of and your role as group leader are detailed on the Coming as a delegation page.

On the festival site, in single-sex dormitories (WYD-style setup), with showers and toilets on site.

English is the main language. Translation is provided for the shared sessions, and delegations are accompanied in their own language.

The pre-registration fees are not refundable. They cover the cost of our team reviewing your request.

Visa formalities (or K-ETA, depending on your nationality) are handled individually. An invitation letter is provided to registered participants who need one.

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory — and it is included in both packs, from 28 July to 9 August 2027.

Cancellation insurance is available as an option, at around €150 on top of the trip price. It is optional, and separate from the travel insurance. Indicative price: the final amount will be announced when registration opens.