Andong Maskdance Festival
Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2026 · Gyeongsangbuk-do
The 2026 edition ran Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
The Andong Maskdance Festival is a global celebration where the memories carried by masks come to life through dance. Visitors can experience Korea’s mask dance traditions, inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, alongside mask dances from around the world. A wide range of performances, parades, the Tallori Daedongnanjang community celebrations, and the World Maskplay Competition create opportunities for people to come together and share in the festival experience. The 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival seeks to connect the stories preserved in masks with contemporary life. As children and seniors, local residents and international visitors gather in the same place to laugh, applaud, and share the rhythm of the festival, the memories carried by masks become a living culture. Shaped by the participation of all who take part, the festival becomes a true “dance for everyone,” celebrating the power of community and the joy of coming together.
Why go
The Andong Maskdance Festival centers on Korea's UNESCO-listed mask dance tradition, brought together with mask dance troupes from other countries in a shared program of performances and parades. Beyond watching, visitors can join the World Mask Play Competition, the Tallori Daedongnanjang community celebrations, and hands-on activities like mask making.
Getting there from Seoul
Andong is reached by KTX-eum service from Cheongnyangni Station to Andong Station, or by express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. Festival venues are split across three sites in town — Jungang Line 1942 Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, and the Old Downtown — so plan to move between them once you arrive.
Tips
- Daily hours run 10:00–22:00 across the festival's run from 24 September to 4 October 2026.
- General entry is free, but some programs (workshops, mask making, etc.) may charge separately.
- Since venues are spread across Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, and the Old Downtown, check the day's schedule so you know which site to head to.
Best for: culture & heritage, families, photographers, parade & performance fans.
Program
Korean & International Mask Dance Performances, Madanggeuk & Original Plays, Mask Play Troupe Performances, World Mask Play Competition, Mask Talent, World Creative Mask Contest, Mask Dance Drawing Contest, Tallori Daedongnanjang, Street Parade, Mask Making, Learn Mask Dance
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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