Festivals in Korea

Upcoming festivals across Korea, sorted by date, with dates, places and how to get there from Seoul.

Korea's designated cultural tourism festivals

Selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the country's representative festivals. Coming up next:

Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang International Fireworks Festival
Nov 19 – Nov 21, 2026
Every year, Pohang, known as the “City of Fire and Light,” hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival, one of the city’s signature cultural events. The festival began in 2004 as a fireworks display held to celebrate Pohang Citizens Day. Its theme was inspired by the “light” of Pohang’s steel industry and the “fire” of its blazing furnaces. Over the years, the festival has grown into an international event featuring leading fireworks teams from around the world. More recently, it has expanded beyond fireworks to include media façade shows, nighttime parades, and other cultural and artistic programs that reflect the city’s industrial identity. With Pohang’s coastline and urban spaces as its stage, the festival offers residents and visitors plenty to see and do. It also helps raise Pohang’s profile and boost its competitiveness as a nighttime tourism destination.
Gangwon
Pyeongchang Trout Festival
Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*In the past, winters in this region were unforgiving. Heavy snowfalls buried villages, and neighbors would stretch ropes between their homes, carving tunnels through the snow to find their way from one house to another. When the bitter winds sweeping across the river caused the shallow channels to freeze and merge early in the season, people would hammer at large rocks beneath the ice catch fish and secure a precious meal. Today, the hardships endured by our ancestors have been transformed into celebration. Every year from late December through late January, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival brings this winter heritage to life under the theme, “A Winter Story of Snow, Ice, and Trout.” Visitors can experience the thrill of trout fishing on the frozen Odaecheon Stream, where the crystal-clear ice reveals fish swimming beneath the surface. Along with a variety of winter activities, the festival offers an opportunity to enjoy the true charm and excitement of a Korean winter.
Gangwon
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Jan 9 – Jan 31, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Held in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a one-of-a-kind winter event that was named one of CNN's “Seven Wonders of Winter” in 2011. The festival takes place every January, when the famously pristine waters of Hwacheoncheon Stream freeze solid. Visitors can catch sancheoneo, mountain trout often called the "Queen of the Valley", through ice fishing or even with their bare hands. The freshly caught fish can be enjoyed immediately as raw slices or grilled on the spot. Beyond fishing, the festival features a wide range of winter attractions, including ice sledding, snow sledding, and bobsledding, drawing more than one million visitors each year.
Gangwon
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
Jan 16 – Feb 14, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals. Details for the 2027 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Set amid the spectacular winter landscape of the Hantangang River, the Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival is one of Cheorwon’s premier winter celebrations. The festival has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Korea Festival Contents Awards and was selected as an Outstanding Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2026–2027. Connected to the Hantangang River Mulwit-gil trekking course, the festival allows visitors to enjoy the river’s breathtaking snowy scenery while taking part in a variety of performances and winter-themed activities held throughout the festival period at the main venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge. Special events, including the popular “Ttongbaram Altong Road Run," add to the festive atmosphere and excitement.

Concerts & shows this month

Big concerts, musicals and stage shows on in Korea this month.

Circus & Magic
Choi Hyun-woo 30th Anniversary Performance: LEGACY
Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Olympic Park (Woori Financial Art Hall, Weightlifting Gymnasium)
Classical
Pokémon The Orchestra
Nov 28 – Nov 29, 2026 · KBS Hall (Main Building)
Gugak (Korean traditional music)
Song So Hee Solo Concert: When the Blue Wind Dances, I Run Even with My Eyes Closed
Nov 28 – Nov 29, 2026 · NOL Theater Hapjeong (formerly Shinhan Card SOL Pay Square) (Tongyang Life Hall)
Musical
Frozen (Seoul)
Aug 13, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 · Charlotte Theater
Ballet & Dance
National Ballet of Korea: The Lady of the Camellias
Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2026 · Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater (Seoul)
Musical
Rebecca (Seoul)
Nov 24, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · Chungmu Arts Center (Grand Theater)

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November 2026

Until Nov15
Citywide Energy Walk Festival
Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Citywide Energy Walk Festival is an eco-friendly energy participation program organized to commemorate the 2026 Daejeon World Conference on Photo…
1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. · Free · Daejeon
1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free
Daejeon
Until Nov15
Hangang River History Tour
Apr 20 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Hangang River History Tour' program offers engaging guided tours and educational content that showcase and share the scenery, history, and cultu…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov15
2026 5th Jeju Biennale Heokkeugok Modakchigok Iyahong: The Art of Transformation
Aug 25 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The civilization that blossomed on Jeju, a volcanic island on the Eurasian plate, flowed in not only from the sea but also arrived from the continent…
Jeju
Jeju
Until Nov15
The 16th Gwangju Biennale
Sep 5 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 16th Gwangju Biennale, 《You Must Change Your Life》, opening on September 5, 2026, takes its title from the final line of a poem published by Rain…
10:00～18:00 · 20,000ウォン（事前予約17,000ウォン）※詳細はホームページ参照 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00～18:00
20,000ウォン（事前予約17,000ウォン）※詳細はホームページ参照
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov15
Maple Forest Trail Healing Festival
Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Maple Forest Trail at Independence Hall of Korea is Cheonan's representative autumn attraction, a walking path where thousands of maple trees for…
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov15
2026 Pohang Steel Art Festival (2026PSAF)
Oct 24 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
Tak-ma (琢磨, "polishing/grinding") – Iron sheds its rust by rubbing against iron, potatoes shed their skins by rubbing against potatoes.
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Until Nov15
Pohang Steel Art Festival
Oct 24 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The sea of Pohang extends deep inland, creating a landscape distinct from other places.
[Tuesday-Saturday] 10:00-21:00[Sundays] 10:00-18:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
[Tuesday-Saturday] 10:00-21:00[Sundays] 10:00-18:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Until Nov15
Korea Grand Festival
Oct 29 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
Korea Grand Festival is the first nationwide consumption festival to integrate discount events and consumption-boosting policies—such as gift certifi…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Until Nov15
Wolchulsan Chrysanthemum Festival
Oct 30 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Wolchulsan Chrysanthemum Festival is an autumn flower festival held at Wolchulsan Gichanland from October 30 to November 15.
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov15
Goheung Yuja Festival
Nov 12 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Goheung Yuja Festival is a signature autumn festival held in pristine Goheung, Korea's largest production region for yuja.
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov15
2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival
Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival is the largest traditional liquor festival in Korea, held to promote the value and diversity of traditiona…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov15
Noodle Daejeon Festival
Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Noodle Daejeon Festival is Daejeon's premier food festival, hosted by The Daejeon Ilbo and sponsored by Daejeon Metropolitan City.
Daejeon
Daejeon
Until Nov15
Pohang Marine Corps Culture Festival
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Pohang Marine Corps Culture Festival is Korea's leading military culture festival, held in Pohang — the cradle of the Marine Corps and home to th…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Until Nov15
Jinan Plateau Kimchi-Bossam Festival
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The Jinan Plateau Kimchi-Bossam Festival is a regional festival held in Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk State, organized to combine Korea's own traditional kimjan…
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Until Nov15
2026 Eunhaengnamu-gil Street Art Festival ⟨Art Street⟩
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Eunhaengnamu-gil Street Art Festival is a citizen-participation street art festival held around Eunhaengnamu-gil, Asan's signature autumn at…
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov21
2026 Namsan Night Trekking 'Sparkling Namsan Night Path'
Oct 21 – Nov 21, 2026 · Happening now
This is a non-competitive night trekking event in which participants stroll through the forest and night views of Namsan, one of Seoul's premier nigh…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Nov22
Sium Sium Morning
Oct 18 – Nov 22, 2026 · Happening now
Sium Sium Morning, meaning a “leisurely morning,” is a weekend morning exercise event where everyone can enjoy themselves at their own pace in any wa…
07:00-09:00 · Free · Seoul
07:00-09:00
Free
Seoul
Until Nov22
Suseong International Biennale
Oct 27 – Nov 22, 2026 · Happening now
The Suseong International Biennale is an international biennale that offers a fresh perspective on the relationships between cities and nature, and b…
Weekdays 12:00-21:00Weekends 10:00-21:00 · Free · Daegu
Weekdays 12:00-21:00Weekends 10:00-21:00
Free
Daegu
Until Nov27
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Apr 4 – Nov 27, 2026 · Happening now
Gangwon
Gangwon
Until Nov28
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Mar 7 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov28
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
Mar 14 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Daejeon
Daejeon
Until Nov28
Raftman
Apr 4 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Gangwon
Gangwon
Until Nov29
2026 Culture Day
Apr 1 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
Cheongchun Mike Capital Area & Gangwon Region travels far and wide, tracking the tastes of diverse audiences.
Incheon
Incheon
Until Nov29
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Pungmuldan Regular Performance 'Gombaengi Teotda'
Apr 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
The Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Pungmuldan's regular performance has been Anseong-si's signature cultural content since 2003.
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov29
Gombaengi Teotta
Apr 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov29
2026 DMZ OPEN Festival
Oct 12 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
The DMZ OPEN Festival is Gyeonggi-do's flagship multi-genre cultural event, designed to let visitors directly experience the peace, ecological, and h…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov29
The Birth of the Jeolla Provincial Governor
Oct 18 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
'The Birth of the Jeolla Provincial Governor' is a hands-on, immersive historical experience program set against the backdrop of Jeollagamyeong (the…
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Until Nov30
APAP Artwork Tour
Mar 10 – Nov 30, 2026 · Happening now
The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public space…
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays) · Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours · Gyeonggi
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays)
Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours
Gyeonggi
Until Dec6
Chungbuk Goesan Space Special City: All-Star Exploration Squad
Apr 30 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
The Chungbuk Goesan Space Special City: All-Star Exploration Squad exhibition is a hands-on exhibition that explores new possibilities for fruits and…
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Until Dec6
Collection: Scenes of an Era
Oct 16 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
Collection: Scenes of an Era selects 70 works from the ARKO Art Museum's collection, shedding light on the meaning and value these works hold within…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec6
QUAD, Questions of Theater: <Flames>
Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2026 · Happening now
Twins Jeanne and Simon, who have kept nothing but silence between them for the past five years, are thrown into great confusion upon reading the will…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec11
2026 Culture Day Youth Mike
Mar 12 – Dec 11, 2026 · Happening now
[Cheongchun-eoram: Youth Who Follow Tradition, Seniors Who Seek the New] 'Cheongchun-eoram' is a cultural platform that breaks down generational barr…
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Dec11
Yuseong Ondal
Aug 14 – Dec 11, 2026 · Happening now
Yuseong Ondal, a new charm of Yuseong Hot Springs, is a stay-based tourism revitalization program that offers those seeking a comfortable pause from…
Daejeon
Daejeon
Until Dec12
K-Gugak Stage
Mar 14 – Dec 12, 2026 · Happening now
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Until Dec15
Culture Lounge Gyeonggi, Jang (場)
Apr 18 – Dec 15, 2026 · Happening now
Gyeonggi-do Culture Lounge 'Gyeonggi, Jang' is a multi-purpose cultural space that introduces Gyeonggi-do's local content all in one place.
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Dec26
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Mar 14 – Dec 26, 2026 · Happening now
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival is a program organized by the National Theater of Korea’s Stage Arts Support Center, designed to make performing arts more ac…
14:00-15:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
14:00-15:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Until Dec26
Busan International Magic Festival
Jun 28 – Dec 26, 2026 · Happening now
The Busan International Magic Festival began in 2006.
Busan
Busan
Until Dec31
Painters
Nov 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
Painters is original in that its main channels of communication with the audience are dance, acting, and art.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Gwangalli M(Marvelous) Drone Light Show
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
Held since 2022, the Gwangalli M(Marvelous) Drone Light Show takes its name from "M," meaning 'Marvelous' — amazing and wondrous.
3月～9月20時、22時10月～2月19時、21時 · 無料 · Busan
3月～9月20時、22時10月～2月19時、21時
無料
Busan
Until Dec31
Namsan Beacon Mound Ceremony and Other Traditional Culture Events
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Namsan Beacon Mound Ceremony and other traditional culture events recreate the communication methods of the Joseon dynasty, introducing citizens…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Seoul Royal Palace Gate Guard Changing Ceremony
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Seoul Royal Palace Gate Guard Changing Ceremony' is a representative traditional culture reenactment event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Gove…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
2026 Sungnyemun Watch Duty Ceremony
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'Sungnyemun Watch Duty Ceremony,' which guards Sungnyemun, is closed every Monday and runs daily except Mondays from 10:00 to 15:40.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
DDP Architecture Tour
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 'DDP Architecture Tour' takes place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), centered on the spaces where visitors Dream, Design, and Play.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The gugak performance “Jinyeon, The Music of the Royal Banquet” offers a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of traditional Korean arts on…
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays · General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old · Seoul
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays
General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old
Seoul
Until Dec31
The Royal Family's Stroll
Jan 5 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Royal Family's Stroll is a traditional cultural event that travelers can experience before departure at Incheon International Airport, recreating…
Incheon
Incheon
Until Dec31
2026 Year of Visiting Islands
Mar 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Year of Visiting Islands newly highlights the ecological and cultural assets of Korea's islands and marks a full-scale leap for Korea toward…
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Dec31
2026 Seoul Street Performance: Every Corner Live
May 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The 2026 Seoul Street Performance: Every Corner Live is a street performance program held at major locations in downtown Seoul.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Culture Flows Seoul Plaza
May 6 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
Offering opportunities to enjoy culture in everyday life, this program runs at Seoul Plaza for about 8 months, from May to December.
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Eight Colors, Brilliant
Jun 4 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
From this month through December, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is holding the special exhibition 'Eight Colors, Brilliant: Regions Ful…
Seoul
Seoul
Until Dec31
Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival
Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival began in 2017 through the efforts of local residents, and except during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Feb28
MATERIALISM｜Bjarke Ingels Group Exhibition
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Happening now
The first-ever exhibition in Korea featuring the world-renowned architectural design firm BIG is being held at the Seoul Urban Architecture Exhibitio…
10:00-18:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-18:00
Free
Seoul
Nov19
Pohang International Fireworks Festival
Nov 19 – Nov 21, 2026
Every year, Pohang, known as the “City of Fire and Light,” hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival, one of the city’s signature cultural ev…
18:00 ~ 22:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
18:00 ~ 22:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nov19
Game Culture Festival
Nov 19 – Nov 22, 2026
The '2026 Game Culture Festival' is Korea's leading game festival, spreading the cultural value of games and offering diverse experiences and enjoyme…
Busan
Busan
Nov19
Southernmost Amberjack Festival
Nov 19 – Nov 22, 2026
This festival connects 'Jeju's sea, land, and people' as one, linking the winter flavor produced by Jeju's pristine seas—amberjack—with the excellenc…
Jeju
Jeju
Nov20
2026 7th Kimchi Day X 4th WeKim Festival
Nov 20, 2026
The '2026 7th Kimchi Day Commemorative Event' is held to celebrate Kimchi Day (November 22), a legally designated memorial day.
Seoul
Seoul
Nov20
2026 1st Gangwon Urban Regeneration House Repair Day
Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026
The '2026 1st Gangwon Urban Regeneration House Repair Day' is a participatory event that introduces the house repair support project carried out with…
Gangwon
Gangwon
Nov20
2026 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF)
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
Marking its 20th anniversary, the '2026 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF)' will be held at the Incheon Culture & Arts Center under the slogan…
Incheon
Incheon
Nov20
2026 Korea Tourism Souvenir Fair
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
The Souvenir Fair brings together various companies and local governments to showcase a variety of souvenirs, both traditional and trendy.
10:00-19:00 / Closing day 10:00-18:00* Last admission 30 min before closing · Free · Seoul
10:00-19:00 / Closing day 10:00-18:00* Last admission 30 min before closing
Free
Seoul
Nov20
Muan YD Festival
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
The Muan YD Festival is a youth culture festival held by Muan-gun to promote cultural participation and communication among young people.
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Nov20
20th Century Photography Masters Exhibition - Light, Stopping Time
Nov 20, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
We live in an age when hundreds of millions of images are born on LCD screens every day, only to vanish just as easily with a single flick of a finge…
Seoul
Seoul
Nov21
2026 Run Trip Namhae! FALL & FUN
Nov 21, 2026
A race through autumn colors unfolding on Namhae, the island of gardens.
Gyeongsangnam-do
Gyeongsangnam-do
Nov21
It's History, Let's Learn!
Nov 21, 2026
"It's History, Let's Learn!" is a participatory history and culture program based on the Wanyeong Illok, a record kept by Seo Yu-gu, the Jeolla Provi…
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Nov21
2026 Board Game Festa (Season 2)
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
'Board Game Festa' is a board game experience expo supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and co-organized by the Seoul Business Agency and t…
Seoul
Seoul
Nov21
Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
The Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa is an expo created to discover and introduce consumers to a variety of desserts made with premium Gyeonggi rice, prom…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Nov21
Sunchang KOREA Tteokbokki Festa
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
A regional specialty festival centered on tteokbokki, an icon representing K-Food, is held in Sunchang, the home of fermentation.
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Nov21
Jemulpo Wave Market
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
Jaemulpo Wave Market is a special festival where one can explore the many different local brands in Incheon.
11:00-18:00 · Free · Incheon
11:00-18:00
Free
Incheon
Nov21
E-World Illumination
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
E-World Illumination is a lighting festival that decorates E-World and 83 Tower with ten million lights.
Refer to the official website · Charged · Daegu
Refer to the official website
Charged
Daegu
Nov26
2026 Dandandan Festival
Nov 26 – Nov 28, 2026
Dandandan (端單團) combines Dan (端), meaning "foremost," Dan (單), meaning "only one," and Dan (團), meaning "our group," together meaning "our one and on…
Gangwon
Gangwon
Nov26
Ulsan Culture Expo
Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2026
The 2026 Ulsan Culture Expo is a comprehensive culture festival held under the slogan "My Ulsan, Our City," sharing the process by which the daily li…
Ulsan
Ulsan
Nov26
Christmas Village Busan 2026
Nov 26 – Dec 25, 2026
Busan Christmas Village takes place at the Busan Cinema Center for one month leading up to Christmas.
Weekdays 16:00-22:00Weekends & Christmas season 11:00-22:00 · Charged · Busan
Weekdays 16:00-22:00Weekends & Christmas season 11:00-22:00
Charged
Busan
Nov27
2026 Our Rice, Our Liquor K-Rice Festa
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
The K-Rice Festa is a festival that discovers, promotes, and sells Korean traditional liquor and rice-processed foods in order to expand the public's…
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Nov27
Ulsan Christmas Market
Nov 27 – Dec 26, 2026
The Ulsan Christmas Market is a Christmas-themed night market held at the windmill area of Ulsan Grand Park.
18:00-22:00 · Free · Ulsan
18:00-22:00
Free
Ulsan
Nov29
Haeundae Light Festival
Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healing spaces and urban art spaces…
18:00-23:00 · Free · Busan
18:00-23:00
Free
Busan

December 2026

Dec1
2026 Lucky Chilgok Christmas Market
Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
The Lucky Chilgok Christmas Market, held at Waegwan Station, decorates the surrounding area in a festive seasonal atmosphere and, in cooperation with…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Dec4
Oh Slow Vintage Market
Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026
A special winter where the romance of vintage meets the excitement of Christmas!
11:00-19:00 · Advanced purchase 5,000 won / On-site purchase 10,000 won* Free admission for preschoolers · Incheon
11:00-19:00
Advanced purchase 5,000 won / On-site purchase 10,000 won* Free admission for preschoolers
Incheon
Dec4
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
Dec 4, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, cove…
17:00-21:00 (Saturdays 17:00-23:00) · Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 8,500 won / Children 7,500 won · Gyeonggi
17:00-21:00 (Saturdays 17:00-23:00)
Adults 11,000 won / Teenagers 8,500 won / Children 7,500 won
Gyeonggi
Dec5
2026 HUG RUN
Dec 5, 2026
The donation marathon '2026 HUG RUN,' which runs without stopping for children, will be held on Saturday, December 5, at Peace Plaza in Sangam World…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec6
Busan Bridge Marathon
Dec 6, 2026
The Busan Bridge Marathon is a running festival where participants can fully enjoy the charm of Busan, Korea's beautiful coastal city.
Busan
Busan
Dec11
Lights of Cheonggyecheon
Dec 11 – Dec 31, 2026
'Lights of Cheonggyecheon,' which first lit up Seoul's winter nights in 2015, returns for its twelfth winter, running for 21 days from December 11 to…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec11
Seoul Light Gwanghwamun
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Seoul Light Gwanghwamun is Seoul’s premier light festival, featuring a combination of media art with cultural and artistic content.
Sunday-Thursday 17:30-21:30 / Friday-Saturday 17:30-22:00 · Free · Seoul
Sunday-Thursday 17:30-21:30 / Friday-Saturday 17:30-22:00
Free
Seoul
Dec11
Gwanghwamun Market
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism.
[Sunday-Thursday] 17:30-22:00[Friday-Saturday] 17:30-22:30 · Free · Seoul
[Sunday-Thursday] 17:30-22:00[Friday-Saturday] 17:30-22:30
Free
Seoul
Dec11
Seoul Lantern Festival
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year and is one of the most anticipated festivals in Seoul.
18:00-23:00 · Free · Seoul
18:00-23:00
Free
Seoul
Dec16
Quad, Questions of Theater: 〈The Train to Xi'an〉
Dec 16 – Dec 27, 2026
On a train racing toward the Lishan Mausoleum in Xi'an, China, Sanggon is filled with anticipation for the underground palace of Qin Shi Huang and th…
Seoul
Seoul
Dec23
Korea Grand Sale
Dec 23, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
The Korea Grand Sale is Korea’s premier tourism festival for international visitors, combining shopping, culture, and travel.
Free · Seoul
Free
Seoul
Dec31
Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Enjoy the first sunrise of the new year at Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach and Jeongdongjin Sandglass Park.
20:00-00:30 (January 1 06:00-08:00) · Free · Gangwon
20:00-00:30 (January 1 06:00-08:00)
Free
Gangwon
Dec31
Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year's Eve.
20:00-10:00 · 無料 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
20:00-10:00
無料
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Dec31
Homigot Sunrise Festival
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
The Homigot Sunrise Festival takes place in Homigot Village at the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula.
14:00-09:00 (Next day) · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
14:00-09:00 (Next day)
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do

January 2027

Jan1
Pyeongchang Trout Festival
Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals.
09:00 ~ 17:00 · Paid · Gangwon
09:00 ~ 17:00
Paid
Gangwon
Jan9
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Jan 9 – Jan 31, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals.
09:00-18:00 (Night fishing 18:00-21:00) · Paid · Gangwon
09:00-18:00 (Night fishing 18:00-21:00)
Paid
Gangwon
Jan16
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
Jan 16 – Feb 14, 2027
*The information below is based on the 2026 festivals.
10:00 - 17:00 · Paid · Gangwon
10:00 - 17:00
Paid
Gangwon
Jan31
Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2027
Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival is a festive winter event that takes place admist the grandeur of Taebaeksan Mountain.
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gangwon
10:00-22:00
Free
Gangwon

May 2027

May12
Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair
May 12 – May 14, 2027
The Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair provides visitors an opportunity to explore beauty brands and products embodying diverse values and standards, includ…
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00 · Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won · Seoul
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00
Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won
Seoul

September 2027

Sep23
2027 ACE Fair
Sep 23 – Sep 26, 2027
This is a comprehensive cultural content exhibition and festival held in and around Kim Dae-jung Convention Center, where visitors can encounter a va…
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Sep23
Gwangju ACE Fair
Sep 23 – Sep 26, 2027
Held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center, the Gwangju ACE Fair is a comprehensive cultural content festival where broadcasting, animation, characters…
10:00-17:00 · [On-site] Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 5,000 won* Free admission for children and senior citizens; refer to the official website for details · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-17:00
[On-site] Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 5,000 won* Free admission for children and senior citizens; refer to the official website for details
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do