2026 Culture Month Yeosu
Oct 16 – Oct 19, 2026 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Overview
The 2026 Culture Month event, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City, and Yeosu City, will be held for four days from October 16 (Friday) to 19 (Monday) at Haeyang Park and throughout Yeosu City. Culture Month, held annually since 1990, is a cultural festival designed to showcase each region's unique culture and charm and to let all citizens enjoy culture and the arts together. This year, under the theme 'Yeosu Night Sea: A Voyage of Romance and Culture,' the festival adds Yeosu's history and art to the beauty of its sea and islands, creating a cultural space for citizens and visitors to enjoy and connect together. Featuring invited performances by Park Hye-won and Zior Park, along with a variety of performances, exhibitions, experience programs, and community culture programs, the event will showcase Yeosu's unique charm. This autumn, for four days, Yeosu becomes the stage. A special voyage begins, where you can experience the romance of the night sea and the emotion of culture and art.
Why go
This is the 2026 edition of Culture Month, an annual national culture festival held since 1990, this year themed 'Yeosu Night Sea: A Voyage of Romance and Culture.' Centered on Haeyang Park and spread across Yeosu City, it features invited performances by Park Hye-won and Zior Park alongside other performances, exhibitions, and experience and community culture programs.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul (or Yongsan) directly to Yeosu Expo Station, a journey of roughly three hours. Express buses to Yeosu also run from Seoul's major bus terminals, taking somewhat longer than the train. Haeyang Park and the city-centre event sites are a short taxi or local bus ride from Yeosu Expo Station.
Tips
- Events are spread across Haeyang Park and multiple sites around Yeosu City, so check which venue hosts each program before heading out
- Evenings by the sea in mid-October can be cool and breezy, so bring a light jacket
- The festival runs Friday 16 to Monday 19 October, so weekend dates will likely be busiest
Best for: couples, music fans, families, culture enthusiasts.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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