2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival
Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Seoul
Overview
The 2026 Korea Traditional Liquor Festival is the largest traditional liquor festival in Korea, held to promote the value and diversity of traditional liquor and strengthen communication with consumers at home and abroad. It will be held for three days, from November 13 to 15, 2026, at Exhibition Hall 1 of the aT Center in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, where visitors can encounter outstanding traditional liquors from all over the country in one place. Visitors can experience the charm of traditional liquor firsthand through tasting, hands-on experiences, and purchasing. In addition, a variety of programs and events using traditional liquor will be held, offering a cultural festival that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why go
The Korea Traditional Liquor Festival is the country's largest event dedicated to traditional Korean liquor, bringing producers from across the regions together in one venue. Visitors can taste, learn about, and buy a wide range of traditional liquors through hands-on experiences and festival programming, making it a good one-stop introduction to Korea's traditional drinking culture.
Getting there from Seoul
The festival is held at the aT Center's Exhibition Hall 1 in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, inside Seoul, so no intercity travel is needed. Take Seoul Subway Line 3 or the Sinbundang Line to Yangjae Station, then continue by taxi or local bus to the aT Center, as it is not directly at the station exit.
Tips
- Bring photo ID, since tasting traditional liquors may require age verification.
- It runs over a Friday-to-Sunday weekend, so expect the busiest crowds on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
- Many vendors sell bottles on-site, so bring extra bag space and cash or a card if you plan to buy some to take home.
Best for: food and drink enthusiasts, culture seekers, adults, souvenir shoppers.
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