2026 5th Jeju Biennale Heokkeugok Modakchigok Iyahong: The Art of Transformation
Aug 25 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now · Jeju
Overview
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 continental civilizations of the north. All manner of elements scattered and gathered on Jeju, mingling and transforming to shape today's ecology, geography, and way of life on Jeju. Now entering its 10th year, the 5th Jeju Biennale focuses on Jeju's dynamic process of encountering northern civilizations, scattering (heokkeuda), gathering (modakchida), and transforming (iyahong). To this end, the Biennale takes as its thematic word and core concept 'Iyahong,' the refrain of the Iyahong Taryeong, a folk song that flowed in from the mainland and became another indigenous folk song of Jeju. Through Jeju, where the principles of climate and sustenance are embedded, the Jeju Biennale seeks to present the ways of survival and the aesthetics shaped together by objects, nature, human life, and divinity.
Other festivals in Jeju
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Jeju Olle Walking Festival
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2026
The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is held every November, when Jeju's nature is at its finest. Participants walk the trails for three days while enjoying various cultural and artistic performances, traditional games, village programs, and Jeju cuisine. At times, concerts are held against the backdrop of the sound of waves, while at other times, traditional Jeju performances take place against the backdrop of the festival fields. Visitors can also enjoy food made with local agricultural and marine products that satisfy all five senses. With approximately 10,000 walkers participating annually , the Jeju Olle Trail Walking Festival is establishing itself as a global walking festival, with an increasing number of foreign participants from countries such as China, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada each year.
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Gwimong Jeju Shinhwa World
Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026
Gwimong is an outdoor horror experience program operated at the Jeju Shinhwa World theme park. Its main programs consist of the Ghost Zone for horror experiences, the Safe Zone for a variety of activities, and nighttime rides experiences. The horror experience is set against a backdrop of actual natural terrain, with participants moving through the darkness and encountering a variety of horror scenes. Gwimong heightens tension by making use of natural darkness, sound, and visual effects, and alongside the horror, a horror party enjoyed by people of all ages is also held. In addition, the theme park's rides — Oska Spin, Express, and Playground — can all be experienced simultaneously in their Gwimong versions. In the auxiliary space known as Gwimong Market, rest and F&B programs such as Gwimong Pub, Gwimong Makeup Shop, and Gwimong Food are operated, along with a photo zone.
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2026 Seogwipo Original Downtown Culture Festival
Apr 11 – Oct 30, 2026
The '2026 Seogwipo Original Downtown Culture Festival' is a nighttime cultural performance held on Ijungseop-ro in Seogwipo. Under dazzling lights, performances spanning various genres—music, dance, and more—offer audiences a wide variety of spectacles. It is highly recommended for those who want to step away from everyday life and create special memories where art and leisure come together. The '2026 Seogwipo Original Downtown Culture Festival' runs every Friday through Sunday evening at 7 PM starting April 11, continuing through October 30. An emotional night in Seogwipo's old town—the '2026 Seogwipo Original Downtown Culture Festival' awaits you.
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